Booktopia x Nespresso: For the Commute

The morning and evening commute can often be a rush, a blur of bustling crowds and endless traffic. It’s a time when our minds are pulled in a million directions, preoccupied with the tasks and responsibilities that await us. 

But what if we could transform this daily ritual into a moment of tranquillity, a precious oasis of calm and introspection? Or run off to far away places, enjoying exciting adventures before you start your day-to-day activities. 

In partnership with Nespresso Australia and the Find Your Favourite campaign, we are celebrating some of our favourite books and entertaining stories that are sure to keep you curious while travelling to and from work, paired with a few essential products you’ll need for an enjoyable coffee on the go, courtesy of our friends at Nespresso.

The Books

Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

Rival physicists collide in a vortex of academic feuds and fake dating shenanigans in this delightfully STEMinist romcom. We are big Hazelwood fans here at Booktopia. Check out our review and podcast episode all about Love Theoretically.

Buy it here

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

In a small back alley in Tokyo, there is a café that offers its customers a unique experience: the chance to travel back in time. This book is an international bestseller for a reason! Best enjoyed while sipping a coffee (It’s even in the title!)

Buy it here

Mistakes and Other Lovers by Amy Lovat

Mistakes and Other Lovers explores the pressure, pain and freedom of being on the cusp of adulthood and realising things aren’t what you thought they’d be and that making mistakes might be the best thing you’ve ever done. A captivating read that captures the imagination.

Buy it here

The Albatross by Nina Wan

From a sparkling new Australian voice, The Albatross is a bighearted, beautifully written and utterly engaging novel about first love, second chances and the most elusive shot in golf. You can hear us talk about The Albatross on our podcast.

Buy it here

Idiots, Follies and Misadventures by Mikey Robins

Comedian and armchair historian Mikey Robins travels through history to tell the astonishing story of human stupidity, one idiot at a time. This book will have you laughing all the way into the office.

Buy it here

The Coffee Accessories:

Lavender Nomad Travel Mug.

With a sleek, eye-catching design, the Lavender Nomad Travel Mug is the ideal companion for the morning commute. This limited-edition cup will keep your hot coffee hot (and your cold coffee cold), and you can pour your brew straight into the mug from your Nespresso machine.

Buy it here

Iced Coffee ‘Nomad’ Tumbler.

Iced coffee is a popular Australian go-to drink on hot summer mornings and sultry afternoons. Take your iced coffee all the way to work in the Iced Coffee Nomad Tumbler, a beautifully designed travel mug that’s transparent with coloured silicone elements and a straw cap that makes it spill-proof. It also looks super stylish too!

Buy it here

The daily commute doesn’t have to be dull. Ready your book, prepare your favourite coffee, and set forth on this enchanting journey that will take you further than just the office.

Want more? There’s a whole world of coffee—and books—out there to be discovered with our Find Your Favourite campaign. Check it out here.

For more information on Nespresso’s range of coffee blends and to discover more of your favourites, check it out here.

Tell Me What To Read – Australia's Ultimate Guide to Books (May 15, Edition) – Tell Me What To Read

In this episode of Tell Me What to Read host Ben Hunter sits down with fellow book experts Steph and Krystal to chat about our May Book of the Month, Safe Haven by Shankari Chandran! Books Mentioned: Safe Haven When The Moon Hatched The North Wind Five Broken Blades Flawless Diary of a Void Tom Lake Red River Road Tell Me What To Read, powered by Booktopia. Follow @booktopiabooks on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube. Follow @booktopia on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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About the Contributor

Kassidy Fisher

Kass is Booktopia's resident Comms and Social Media Specialist. She spends her day scrolling TikTok, picking up the latest trends, and posting content. When she isn't on social media, you can find her on BookTok, reading the latest contemporary romance, or playing with her dog, Leia.