Books That are A Better Travel Companion Than a Person

by Francisco Goldman

A gifted writer submerges his grief in his deep affection for his adopted city. Full review >

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by Hampton Sides

A grand and grim narrative of thrilling exploration for fans of Into Thin Air, Mountains of the Moon and the like. Full review >

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by Michael Paterniti

Enriched by Paterniti’s singular art of storytelling, this is a deeply satisfying voyage across a remarkable landscape into... Full review >

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by Diane Johnson

Nothing is as wonderful as a trip to la ville lumière, but this is a good second choice. Full review >

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by Tiphanie Yanique

Bubbling with talent and ambition, this novel is a head-spinning Caribbean cocktail. Full review >

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by Gregg Hurwitz

Hurwitz adds to his string of imaginative thrillers with an action-adventure story ready for blockbuster Hollywood—get... Full review >

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by Francine Prose

Brilliant and dazzling Prose. Full review >

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by Kaui Hart Hemmings

Hemmings pulls off a remarkable feat in making the Kings’ sense of loss all the more wrenching for being directed at a woman... Full review >

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by Ian Frazier

A dense, challenging, dazzling work that will leave readers exhausted but yearning for more. Full review >

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