Bookbags (5): Road trip

Monthly feature where I pair books with bags or share what's in a bag (mine or otherwise!) est. 4/2013.

Road trips are one of my favorite ways to vacation. I know planes are faster and more comfortable. But it just can't compare to that feeling of driving down the open highway with your best friends, music blasting, windows down, sun shining in your face. I always associate road trips with summer and I'm a lil' bummed that I haven't had time for a road trip yet. But it's still the beginning of August - so there's still time! I thought for this month's Bookbags, it would be fun to feature some awesome roadtrip books.

(1) In Honor by Jessi Kirby + Camp Director Tote in Day Camp
I love the cover of this book and also, a road trip with a Tim Riggins look-a-like? Sign me up! At first, I wanted a bag with a bit of red in it since Honor loves her red boots but when I saw this blue polka dot bag which perfectly matched her dress, I knew this was a winner.  (Review) 

(2) Saving June by Hannah Harrington + Lincoln Square Garrett
This was one of those books where once I started it, I just couldn't put it down. I have a thing for music-obsessed characters and Jake Tolan certainly fit the bill. I loved all the playlists and just this idea that there's a song for every mood. The cover on this one is mostly neutral but then there's this pop of hot pink at the bottom. I wanted to highlight that and this cute clutch (or shoulder bag!) was the exact same color as the flower. (Review)

(3) Perfect Escape by Jennifer Brown + Fort Worth Lock Satchel
I didn't want to just pick standard roadtrip books and Perfect Escape immediately came to mind. It's certainly not conventional and features a pair of siblings, one of whom doesn't even want to be on the trip. The first thing I noticed when I looked at the cover (aside from the sunny skies) is the bold orange font and I knew I wanted a bag in that same color. (Review) 

What are you some of your favorite road trip books?

And which bag do you like best?