Name: Letters from Togo
ISBN: 9780877453406

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Westwater Lost and Found: Expanded Edition

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These are the best travel books of 2023. Feed your wanderlust and get inspired for your next adventure with Tertulia's list of this year's best travel books that cover a range of experiences and destinations. Whether you're looking for a sensual soujourn to Sardinia, a pilgrimage to sacred spaces or a great American road trip, we've got you covered.

The Half Known Life: In Search of Paradise

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In Sardinia: An Unexpected Journey in Italy

Best Travel Writing of 2023

These are the best travel books of 2023. Feed your wanderlust and get inspired for your next adventure. Whether you're looking for a sensual soujourn to Sardinia, a pilgrimage to sacred spaces or a great American road trip, we've got you covered.

Maybe you're craving the frenetic energy of a scramble crossing in Shibuya, or dying to find a dimly lit jazz bar in Shinjuku, or perhaps you're looking to bypass Tokyo altogether  and head to the snowy peaks of Hokkaido. Visiting Shinto shrines, experiencing tea ceremonies or doing a sake tasting can only scratch the surface of such an intoxicating place to visit. But to really understand Japan, why not stock up on the histories, classics and new novels that tap into its intellectual and spiritual heart.

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

Judgment at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia

A Beginner's Guide to Japan: Observations and Provocations

Japan: The Reader's Guide

From novels by contemporary masters like Haruki Murakami and Mieko Kawakami, to classics from Yasunari Kawabata and more – this collection of books about Japan are perfect to familiarize yourself with the people, land, and its long history. 

Whether you’re planning a culinary tour of Emilia-Romagna, a weekend of wandering in the cobblestone streets of Rome stopping occasionally for an espresso or Aperol spritz, an art tour of the Venice Biennale or an indulgent White Lotus-inspired trip to Sicily, make sure you stock up on some books that will help you take in the essence of Italy. Wish you were one of the lucky few headed there? Transport yourself to the northern alpine region with a sublime novel from Paolo Cognetti; get a taste of cultural history told through the lens of Italy’s most iconic fruit; or imagine yourself aboard a high speed Frecciarossa train as the stunning geography drifts in front of your eyes. This collection of books about Italy are the perfect accompaniment for any traveler heading for il Bel Paese - or dreaming about it.

Roman Stories

The Eight Mountains

The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories

Italy: The Reader's Guide

Whether you’re embarking on a culinary tour of Tuscany, a weekend of getting lost in the cobblestone streets of Rome or a White Lotus-inspired trip to Sicily, enhance your experience with some of the books that best capture the essence of Italy.

Argentina is one of the world’s great literary countries, and a bibliophile’s dream. With more bookstores per capita than any city on the planet, it’s no wonder the Italian novelist Umberto Eco opened The Name of the Rose at a used bookshop in Buenos Aires. Everywhere you go in Argentina, someone’s got their nose in a book. Whether you’re eager to understand the passion at the famed Bombonera stadium, need a classic travelogue for your Patagonia adventure, spending an afternoon with a legendary author at a cafe, or craving the perfect cookbook to bring those smoky asado flavors back home with you, we’ve got a suitcase full of great reads to make you feel like a book-loving local.

Soccer in Sun and Shadow

Blow-Up: And Other Stories

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Argentina: The Reader's Guide

We’ve curated a list of new Argentine titles and time-tested classics, cookbooks and travelogues, feminist art books, sharp campus thrillers, short fantasy works, nonfiction and other great reads to make you feel like a local.

Whether you're hunting down the perfect taco "al pastor" in the streets of Mexico City, touring Frida Kahlo's Blue House or exploring Mexico's famed "cenotes", majestic canyons, or ancient ruins, this reading list will give you rich context for better understanding the country's history and culture. Pack your bags with our pick for best travel guide as well as a selection of classic novels, cultural histories and books from the contemporary authors shaping Mexican literature today.

The Labyrinth of Solitude

The Savage Detectives

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Mexican Gothic

Mexico: The Reader's Guide

From exploring ruins of Aztec empire, to visiting Frida Khalo's blue house, to seeking the best tacos in Mexico City - be sure to prepare for your Mexico trip with this curated selection of travel and cultural history books, novels and more.

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