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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Travel & Adventure


Cover art for VISIT SUNNY CHERNOBYL
NONFICTION
Released: June 5, 2012

"In each chapter, Blackwell finds he loves the polluted places for all the ways they aren't ruined. With great verve, and without sounding preachy, he exposes the essence and interconnectedness of these environmental problems."
Humor and dry wit lighten a travelogue of the most polluted and ravaged places in the world. Read full book review >
Cover art for TO THE LAST BREATH
NONFICTION
Released: May 8, 2012

"What begins as a shock-factor memoir of an adrenaline junkie with a death wish concludes with great heart and promise."
The expressive story of a conflicted professor who broke free to embrace and nurture his audacious, extremist nature. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE VOLUNTOURIST
NONFICTION
Released: May 8, 2012

"Not for readers easily frustrated with wandering thoughts, but a solid introduction to the world of volunteer tourism and a pleasant diversion for those who don't mind a winding road."
A travel memoir, volunteer-style. Read full book review >
Cover art for PARIS, I LOVE YOU BUT YOU'RE BRINGING ME DOWN
NONFICTION
Released: May 1, 2012

"Great fun and surprisingly touching."
A charming, hilarious account of la vie Parisienne as experienced by an observant young American. Read full book review >
Cover art for STRAPHANGER
NONFICTION
Released: April 24, 2012

"A captivating, convincing case for car-free--or at least car-reduced--cities."
A unique look at mass transit in 13 major cities. Read full book review >
Cover art for BEFORE THEY'RE GONE
NONFICTION
Released: April 3, 2012

"Intriguing premise; decent execution--certainly of interest to environmentalists and other eco-minded readers."
One family's year-long adventure exploring the national parks of the United States. Read full book review >