Pursuing the World: new travel books
Explore the world through the words of others with our recent travel books.
- The half bird / Smillie, Susan
Susan Smillie quit her job in London and moved onto her sailboat and ended up spending 3 years travelling the world. In The Half Bird, Susan Smillie shares the highs and lows of her lifestyle and sharing her appreciation for life and the surrounding beauty. - Enemies of all: the rise and fall of the golden age of piracy / Blakemore, Richard
Throughout history pirates have been around but the pirates we think of with their eye patches and wooden legs come from the "golden age of piracy" from the 1660s to the 1730s. In Enemies of all, Richard Blakemore discusses this era of pirates and their impact on the world. - Wander woman: how to reclaim your space, find your voice, and travel the world, solo / Santos, Beth
If you want to travel alone but feel overwhelmed by the idea, Wander Woman will teach you how to keep yourself safe and comfortable. Beth Santos busts myths and empowers women to go on a trip of a lifetime by themselves. - Terra nova / Christian, Harrison
The story of Robert Falcon Scott's attempt on the South Pole is infamous. Terra Nova goes beyond the official story with new evidence to tell the tale of his relationship with his second-in-command, Edward Evans and delves into their relationship's impact on this famous adventure. - Turkiye: cycling through a country's first century / Sayarer, Julian
Traveling from the Aegean coast to the Armenian border, Julian Sayarer takes us on a journey across Turkey on his bicycle, engaging with the people that live or pass through this meeting point of cultures. - Everything is water / Cleary, Simon
Simon Cleary takes us with him as he walks from the source of the Brisbane River all the way to the ocean in Everything is Water. While going on this pilgrim he ponders on the impact the river has on its communities and the environment. - The joy of quiet places / Leviton, Alex
From urban oases to wild forests, The Joy of Quiet Places shares 60 locations around the world to take solace in quiet surroundings. This book will help you step back from the stresses of everyday life and finding places to make time for those quiet moments we all need. - Enchanted Islands / Coffey, Laura
Laura Coffey goes on a normal holiday, running away from heartbreak and her father's illness. She becomes fascinated with ancient Greek myth and her holiday turns into her own 6-month odyssey. She visits the places where myth meets the modern world, but her journey is overshadowed and ultimately cut short by the worsening of her father's illness.