In this classic, Carl Honoré dissects how speed infiltrates every part of life, from fast food to accelerated work schedules. He introduces the “slow movement,” which advocates for depth over haste, and shows how embracing slowness can improve health, relationships and even pleasure. Reading it while on holiday underscores why resisting the rush is not laziness but wisdom.
When you’re choosing books to read on vacation, these titles turn guilt into a subject worth examining. They remind us that rest is neither selfish nor wasteful. A holiday isn’t a lapse in productivity but a chance to rethink what productivity should mean. The real indulgence isn’t the time off, but the belief that you don’t deserve it.