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Travel offers a unique opportunity to step away from routine and immerse oneself in new experiences—and the right book can be the perfect companion along the way. Whether you're on a sun-drenched beach, a bustling train, or waiting at an airport terminal, a well-chosen book can enhance the journey, offering escape, reflection, or even inspiration. Compact, engaging reads are ideal for travel. Novellas, short story collections, and page-turning thrillers are particularly well-suited for their accessibility and momentum. ravel has a rhythm of its own—quiet mornings, hurried connections, unexpected pauses—and poetry fits seamlessly into those in-between spaces. Unlike longer novels, poetry invites you to slow down and savor language in small, powerful doses, making it an ideal companion for the traveler. Slim volumes of verse are easy to pack and carry, and a single poem can linger in your mind long after you've closed the book. Collections by Mary Oliver, Rainer Maria Rilke...
This beautiful first printing softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked.
This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked.
This first edition hardcover is near fine, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, grey cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. To Shake the Sleeping Self: A Journey from Oregon to Patagonia, and a Quest for a Life with No Regret by Jedidiah Jenkins is a memoir published in 2018. In it, Jenkins recounts his decision to leave his dream job and spend sixteen months cycling from Oregon to Patagonia. Along the way, he grapples with questions of purpose and identity. What makes a life worth living? Both introspective and inspiring, To Shake the Sleeping Self is a soul-stirring journey for the wanderer in all of us—a powerful meditation on adventure, self-discovery, and living without regret.
This lovely softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. This book is a collection of essays and travel writings by Edith Wharton, compiled and edited by Sarah Bird Wright. This collection provides insights into her reactions to diverse cultures, landscapes, and historical sites, highlighting her wit, perceptiveness, and appreciation for art and architecture. The essays capture both her personal reflections and cultural critiques, including her experiences in places like Italy, France, and Morocco. Wharton's writing in these pieces combines her love of detailed description with her social insights, giving readers a glimpse into the experiences and reflections that shaped her worldview and, subsequently, her novels.
This lovely softcover edition is in near fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. Banff-Assiniboine: A Beautiful World is a beautifully illustrated guidebook authored by Don Beers as part of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society's Henderson Book Series. The book is richly detailed with over 200 color and black-and-white photographs, capturing the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and outdoor adventures that these parks offer. It serves not only as a guide to popular trails and locations within these parks but also as an ode to the natural beauty and wilderness preservation efforts in the Canadian Rockies.
This well-preserved, beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears, and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight and appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked.
