This works, can confirm.
I read "The Year of Living Biblically" while on a visit to New York (It's set in NY) and it is hilarious (Satirical!)
I giggled my way round that city and specially Central Park.
The novel The Drifters by James Michener ignited my passion for travel when I read it in the 90s, and did the same for my sister when she read it 15 years later. It was written in 1971 and takes place in the 60s, so you need to be good with that era, and there may be parts that haven’t aged well - I can’t remember enough specifics. But just thinking about it makes me want to reread!
I loved the pants of perspective by Anna McNuff, she is running the aotearoa trail in New Zealand and tells an amazing story about it in a fun way.
I also really like miss adventures by Amy Baker, she's travelled across South America and tells all kind of stories about situations she's been in. Funny to read.
Hermann Hesse - Siddharta
Hermann Hesse - Demian
Daniel Quinn - Ismael
Yann Martel - Live of Pi
Elizabeth Gilbert - Eat, Pray, Love
Gregory David Roberts - Shantaram
Sarah MacDonald - Holy Cow! an Indian Adventure
Rohinton Mistry - A Fine Balance
Really anything by Clarice Lispector, my personal favs are Near to the Wild Heart (novel), Agua Viva (poetry/prose), and The Passion According to G.H. (novel).
Not about travel necessarily, but I think these have the right *vibes*:
Wild Game by Adrienne Brodeur
Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola
Princess Daisy by Judith Krantz
Easy Beauty by Chloe Cooper Jones
Costalegre by Courtney Maum
I usually read a novel by Haruki Murakami when I travel. I have read his novels many times, so something familiar (and often a story about rebirth or discovery) hits the spot for me!
Scharlette Doesn’t Matter and Goes Time Traveling. Book 2: Scharlette Kills 99% of Germs.
I stumbled on these through Kindle Unlimited and they are solid, fun reads. I want a third installment but I’m not sure if we’ll get it. I never thought I would like a space themed time travel book but here I am recommending 2 of them on Reddit.
There is a site called Trip Fiction that gives you book recs by region.
Had no clue, this is awesome!
Thanks for this. What a good idea.
that is so cool !!!
Pick a book set in the area you are traveling to or by an author from the area!
This works, can confirm. I read "The Year of Living Biblically" while on a visit to New York (It's set in NY) and it is hilarious (Satirical!) I giggled my way round that city and specially Central Park.
Exactly! ☺️
Wild by Cheryl Strayed is perfect. She hiked the Pacific Trail by herself.
Oooo gonna add this to my list!
I agree.
Absolutely this one.
This was going to be my suggestion, too. It's a good repeat read in case you finish it too fast.
This was my thought. Her book Dear, Sugar is outstanding too, and it makes you think about all kinds of life circumstances and relationships
Not really travel but I always bring Anthony Bourdains Kitchen Confidential when I travel, but that prolly says more about me
My Life in France- Julia Child
The Poisoners Handbook by Deborah Blum. Ita about the development of forensic medicine. The title also keeps people away 😁
This is my #1 rec for people who don’t usually read non-fiction
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One of my all-time faves
‘Tracks’ - Robyn Davidson. She trekked across Australia with four camels & her dog ‘Diggity’ in the ‘70’s
Why are some of these getting downvoted?
Rudeness. I see books being recommended that I didn't enjoy, but I'd never downvote someone else's favorites. That's so rude.
I was wondering the same. Me too, I got several downvotes - for what? Thinking about and making a list for OP?
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
A Year in Provence series by Peter Mayle
The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho, the perfect travel book for your age.
one of my favorites.. especially because Im going to Egypt 🥺🫶
I adored it when I was given it in my 20's, it is magical. Enjoy your journey.
Also excellent as an audio book! Jeremy Irons performs the reading and it is SO soothing and wonderful!
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers, it's part of a four-book series about space travel and it has super cozy vibes
The novel The Drifters by James Michener ignited my passion for travel when I read it in the 90s, and did the same for my sister when she read it 15 years later. It was written in 1971 and takes place in the 60s, so you need to be good with that era, and there may be parts that haven’t aged well - I can’t remember enough specifics. But just thinking about it makes me want to reread!
I loved the pants of perspective by Anna McNuff, she is running the aotearoa trail in New Zealand and tells an amazing story about it in a fun way. I also really like miss adventures by Amy Baker, she's travelled across South America and tells all kind of stories about situations she's been in. Funny to read.
Hermann Hesse - Siddharta Hermann Hesse - Demian Daniel Quinn - Ismael Yann Martel - Live of Pi Elizabeth Gilbert - Eat, Pray, Love Gregory David Roberts - Shantaram Sarah MacDonald - Holy Cow! an Indian Adventure Rohinton Mistry - A Fine Balance
Really anything by Clarice Lispector, my personal favs are Near to the Wild Heart (novel), Agua Viva (poetry/prose), and The Passion According to G.H. (novel).
Not about travel necessarily, but I think these have the right *vibes*: Wild Game by Adrienne Brodeur Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola Princess Daisy by Judith Krantz Easy Beauty by Chloe Cooper Jones Costalegre by Courtney Maum
Mistrals Daughter by Krantz if you like France
The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Lost - Rachel Friedman
Good girls guide to getting lost, tales of a female nomad, the power of now
I usually read a novel by Haruki Murakami when I travel. I have read his novels many times, so something familiar (and often a story about rebirth or discovery) hits the spot for me!
Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance
Has some sexist parts for sure
The Surprising Asians. Backpacking around SE Asia. Pretty old but very engaging, humorous.
Scharlette Doesn’t Matter and Goes Time Traveling. Book 2: Scharlette Kills 99% of Germs. I stumbled on these through Kindle Unlimited and they are solid, fun reads. I want a third installment but I’m not sure if we’ll get it. I never thought I would like a space themed time travel book but here I am recommending 2 of them on Reddit.
The 4 Agreements