Two Steps Forward: A Novel

Martin and Zoe are both recently single, middle-aged people who decide to walk to the Camino de Santiago starting in Cluny, France. Neither of them have particularly good reasons to walk hundreds of miles on an historical pilgrimage, but it seems like a good idea at the time. They don't know each other until just before they set out, but fate brings them together on the trail. And apart. And together. And apart. And together again. Each ti...read more

Quick easy holiday read. Having had walked the Camino before - the vibe, meandering, introspective nature of this book was nostalgic. It definitely makes you want to strap on the boots and get walking again. Although it may not have the same effect for people who haven’t had the chance yet. It’s an enjoyable enough novel but the real beauty is the Camino itself.