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Updated September 15, 2024
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A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France
Steve Hoffman
Paper Book
In this poignant, delicious memoir, American tax preparer and food writer Steve Hoffman tells the story of how he and his family move to the French countryside, where the locals upend everything he knows about food, wine, and learning how to belong. Steve Hoffman is a perfectly...
I'm Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself: One Woman's Pursuit of Pleasure in Paris
Glynnis MacNicol
Paper Book
"A delight, the literary equivalent of a long catch-up with a brilliant friend." --New York Times "One of the most talked-about books of the year." --Gayle King When you're a woman of a certain age, you are only promised that everything will get...
A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon
Kevin Fedarko
Paper Book
Two friends, zero preparation, one dream. From the author of the beloved bestseller The Emerald Mile, a rollicking and poignant account of an epic 750-mile odyssey, on foot, through the heart of America's most magnificent national park and the grandest wilderness on earth. ...
Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations
Andrew Nelson
Paper Book
Design a truly unique vacation with 100 intriguing alternatives to more predictable, expensive, and overcrowded destinations. Let's face it. These days, many of the world's most beloved places have become expensive and overcrowded, making their celebrated allure that much harder...
Japan
Richmond, Simon
Paper Book
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Japan. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Yoshino for Japan's most famous cherry-blossom-viewing festival to sipping sake at a 300...
Out in the World: An LGBTQIA+ (and Friends!) Travel Guide to More Than 100 Destinations Around the World
Amy B Scher
Paper Book
This first-of-its-kind travel guide explores inclusive destinations around the world where LGBTQIA travelers and their allies can have an uncensored and memorable vacation experience. Full of fun and practical travel information, this comprehensive guidebook takes you from...
The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel
Paige McClanahan
Paper Book
A brilliantly evocative, surprising, and page-turning exploration of how tourism has shaped the world, for better and for worse--essential reading for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the implications of their wanderlust. Through deep and perceptive dispatches from...
Clanlands in New Zealand : kilts, kiwis, and an adventure down under
Heughan, Sam
Paper Book
With a forward by Sir Peter Jackson.  Buckle up, grab a dram, and get ready for another unforgettable wild ride.     They're back! Stars of  Outlander, Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are no strangers to...
Arctic traverse : a thousand-mile summer of trekking the Brooks Range
Engelhard, Michael
Paper Book
"Alternately profound, funny, and enlightening . . . focused not on the death-defying prowess of the adventurer, but on the wild glory of place." --Erin McKittrick, author of A Long Trek Home, on American Wild A lyrical memoir that interweaves wilderness, homeland,...
Lonely Planet The Travel Hack Handbook 1 (Travel Guide)
Lonely Planet
Paper Book
Lonely Planet's experts reveal the best ways to bag a travel bargain, so you can have your biggest adventure yet - and pay a fraction of the price for it. From finding cheap flights to paying less for your room, there's even inspirational recommendations of the best value countries...
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide : Portugal : 2024
Joana Taborda
Paper Book
Whether you're looking for world-renowned beaches, serene hilltop villages, verdant islands, or captivating cities, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Portugal has to offer. Small but immensely varied, Portugal offers countless opportunities for...
Just go : a globe-trotting guide to travel like an expert, connect like a local, and live the adventure of a lifetime
Binsky, Drew
Paper Book
USA TODAYBESTSELLER Popular travel YouTuber and content creator Drew Binsky, who has visited every single country, walks readers through the most amazing places in the world and shares everything you need to know to go anywhere you want. In 2021, Drew Binsky...
Fodor's Puerto Rico (Full-color Travel Guide)
Fodor's Travel Guides
Paper Book
Whether you want to stroll the atmospheric streets of Old San Juan, lounge on the island's beautiful beaches, or escape to Vieques or Culebra, the local Fodor's travel experts in Puerto Rico are here to help! Fodor's Puerto Rico guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations,...
Unforgettable Journeys the Americas
DK Eyewitness
Paper Book
Regarding unforgettable travel experiences, journeys through the Americas top our bucket list. Imagine a road trip across the US, cruising along the Amazon, or taking an epic train ride through the Canadian Rockies. Across this beautiful landmass, it's the journey, rather than...
Stranger in the desert : a family story
Salama, Jordan
Paper Book
One Thanksgiving afternoon at his grandparents' house, Jordan Salama discovers a large binder stuffed with yellowing papers and old photographs - a five-hundred-year wandering history of his Arab-Jewish family, from Moorish Spain to Ottoman Syria to Argentina and beyond. One story in particular...
Into Siberia : George Kennan's epic journey through the brutal, frozen heart of Russia
Wallance, Gregory
Paper Book
"In Wallance's bracing narrative, Kennan emerges as a cheerful, deeply decent companion, an uncompromising observer whose greatest strength was his ability to change his mind. He's a welcome change from the callous imperialists who people most Victorian travelogues, and his humanity allows...
Lonely Planet Best Road Trips USA 5 (Road Trips Guide)
Anthony Ham
Paper Book
Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's USA's Best Trips. This trusted travel companion features 51 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise down the California Coast, gaze up at the Rocky Mountains, or immerse yourself in New England's history. Jump...
Mother, Nature: A 5,000-Mile Journey to Discover if a Mother and Son Can Survive Their Differences
Jedidiah Jenkins
Ebook
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * From the author of To Shake the Sleeping Self . . . "Exquisitely written and completely compelling . . . As Jedidiah Jenkins traces a 5,000-mile route with his wildly entertaining mother, Barb, he begins to untangle the live wires of a parent-child...
The Slow Road North: How I Found Peace in an Improbable Country
Rosie Schaap
Paper Book
From the acclaimed author of the "wonderfully funny and openhearted" (NPR) Drinking with Men comes a poignant, wrenching, and ultimately hopeful book--equal parts memoir and social history--that follows the author, after a series of tragic losses, to Northern Ireland, where she finds a path...
Birnbaum's 2024 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide (Birnbaum Guides)
Birnbaum Guides
Paper Book
As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your 2023-2024 guide for: EPCOT is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and we deliver the scoop on what's new, renewed, and coming soon, including Guardians of the Galaxy: Comic Rewind, The Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, and...
Lonely Planet Texas 6 (Travel Guide)
Justine Harrington
Paper Book
Lonely Planet's Texas is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the state has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Delight in live music at an Austin club, get lost in Big Bend National Park and visit NASA's Space...
Lonely Planet Guatemala 8 (Travel Guide)
Ray Bartlett
Paper Book
    Lonely Planet's Guatemalais our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Visit Tika's monumental restored temples, admire picture-postcard...
Following Caesar : from Rome to Constantinople, the pathways that planted the seeds of empire
Keahey, John
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER A travel narrative following three ancient roads and looking at more than two thousand years of history of Ancient Rome through the modern eye. In 66 b.c., young, ambitious Julius Caesar, seeking recognition and authority, became the...
National Geographic Bucket List Family Travel: Share the World with Your Kids on 50 Adventures of a Lifetime
Jessica Gee
Paper Book
AN INSTANT USA TODAYBEST-SELLER! In this indispensable guide by the mega-popular Bucket List Family, discover expert tips for traveling with kids and 50 not-to-be-missed destination itineraries. As a family of five, the Bucket List Family has swum with whales...
Rick Steves Central Europe : the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovenia & more
Rick Steves
Paper Book
Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Central Europe. From romantic cities steeped in history to the stunning slopes of the Alps, get to know this exciting slice of Europe: with Rick Steves on your...
Off the Beaten Tracks in Japan: A Journey by Train from Hokkaido to Kyushu
John Dougill
Paper Book
2023 FOREWORD INDIES BOOK OF THE YEAR GOLD WINNER FOR TRAVEL Observations on the people, culture, and history of Japan from along-time resident riding the rails along the less-traveled westerncoastline. This journey the length of Japan takes the reader off the...
Fodor's Bahamas (Full-color Travel Guide)
Fodor's Travel Guides
Paper Book
Whether you want to discover 800 miles of beaches, swim with pigs in the Exumas, or relax at a top-rated resort and spa, the local Fodor's travel experts in the Bahamas are here to help! Fodor's Bahamas guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need...
Caribbean islands
Egerton, Alex
Paper Book
Lonely Planet's Caribbean Islands is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Set sail from Tortola, snorkel in Aruba's clear waters, and feel the music in Cuba; all...
Lonely Planet : Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan
Lonely planet eng
Paper Book
Lonely Planet's Cancun, Cozumel and the Yucatan is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Chill on Isla Mujeres, explore Tutum Ruins and dive in Cozumel; all with...
Wanderlust: Extraordinary People, Quirky Places, and Curious Cuisine
Karen Gershowitz
Paper Book
Karen Gershowitz is officially a travel addict--one with more than ninety countries under her belt. In these engaging stories, she brings readers along as her companions as she explores, laughs, and marvels at the richness of other cultures. Whether she's picking through the worst meal ever in the...
Hidden Japan: An Astonishing World of Thatched Villages, Ancient Shrines and Primeval Forests
Alex Kerr
Paper Book
"A sharp-tongued spokesman for Japan's environment and traditions" --The New York Times In Alex Kerr's critically acclaimed Lost Japan and Dogs and Demons, he documented the decline of the traditional landscapes of Japan, his adopted home of many years. Here,...
100 bike rides of a lifetime : the world's ultimate cycling experiences
Smith, Roff Martin
Paper Book
This inspiring illustrated guide from National Geographic reveals the ultimate bucket list destinations for cyclists, from the vineyards of New Zealand to the peaks of Patagonia. Get your pedals turning with this ultimate guide to the 100 greatest bike routes around the world....
Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums: Stories and Memorable Moments from People Who Love Museums
Bob Eckstein
Paper Book
A beautiful, smart, entertaining new art book from New Yorker cartoonist and author Bob Eckstein that is a love letter to museums and museum-goers, filled with lush and whimsical illustrations paired with stories and anecdotes from curators, museum workers, museum visitors, and more....
Best of the world : 1,000 destinations of a lifetime
Paper Book
Discover your next great adventure in this beautifully illustrated guide to the world's best travel destinations. From the ultimate hiking trails to the most scenic train rides, the most stunning coral reefs to the most epic mountain retreats, you'll find 1,000 exceptional destinations to add to...
California
Averbuck, Alexis
Paper Book
Lonely Planet's California is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Amble down Hollywood Boulevard, hike in Yosemite National Park and take a boat to the infamous...
Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones: A Memoir
Priyanka Mattoo
Paper Book
From a wry, insightful, and very funny new voice, here is one woman's search for home, from Kashmir to England to Saudi Arabia to Michigan to Rome and, finally, to Los Angeles--standalone essays that together form a sweeping portrait of a peripatetic life. "I would follow Priyanka...

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