Gifts for Armchair Travelers

by Char Adams

An enlightening history for students of the Black experience and readers of books about books. Full review >

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by Jeff Bogle

An irresistible collection of international cats, as photographed by an exuberant “cat dad.” Full review >

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by James Dodson

Armchair travelers will enjoy Dodson’s wanderings—and may even be inspired to explore the road on their own. Full review >

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by Mariana Enríquez ; translated by Megan McDowell

Quietly, hypnotically amusing. Full review >

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by Benoît Gallot ; illustrated by Daniel Casanave ; translated by Arielle Aaronson

A spirited look at life inside Père-Lachaise, as told by its philosophical and funny curator. Full review >

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by Naina Gupta

A ravishing celebration of a watery world. Full review >

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by Robert Macfarlane

Are rivers alive? Macfarlane delivers a lucid, memorable argument in the affirmative. Full review >

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by Craig Mod

Elegant and inspired: just the thing to read along with Basho and other pilgrims into Japan’s back country. Full review >

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by Michael Shaikh

A revealing inquiry at the intersection of food, culture, war, and power politics. Full review >

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by Rick Steves

A pleasure for travel buffs, especially those who once plied the Hippie Trail—or wish they had. Full review >

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by Nick Trend ; illustrated by Cassandre Montoriol

A richly detailed, innovative travel guide. Full review >

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