The Library, Koh Samui, Thailand

Beach reading inspired this resort, which centers around The Lib, a gleaming white building facing the oceanside swimming pool. An outdoor reading space connects two rooms, one for books and one for music and DVDs. Nab one of the best sellers or photography books (most in English), then settle into a swooping white lounge chair or amble out to Chaweng Beach. If you need more prompting, sculptures of reading figures are scattered around the property. thelibrary.co.th