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Nomadic Matt Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Book Cover for: The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World, Jessica Nabongo

The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World

Jessica Nabongo
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In her book, The Catch Me If You Can, author Jessica Nabongo shares her journey around the globe with fascinating stories of adventure, culture, travel musts, and human connections. Join us next week to chat with her about it! https://t.co/wPPf69WBhU

Hardcover, 2022

$35.00$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Vagabond's Way: 366 Meditations on Wanderlust, Discovery, and the Art of Travel, Rolf Potts

The Vagabond's Way: 366 Meditations on Wanderlust, Discovery, and the Art of Travel

Rolf Potts
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Next week is our second book club event with @rolfpotts to discuss the next section of The Vagabond's Way. Sign-up to join the discussion at the link below. https://t.co/ZBEbdfwtVw

Paperback, 2023

$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: On the Road: (Penguin Orange Collection), Jack Kerouac

On the Road: (Penguin Orange Collection)

Jack Kerouac
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On the Road, by Jack Kerouac - Sal’s frustration and desire to see the world are themes that resonate with many of us. What I love is that through all his travel adventures, he becomes a better, stronger, and more confident person - something I can personally resonate with.

Paperback, 2016

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: When Breath Becomes Air, Paul Kalanithi

When Breath Becomes Air

Paul Kalanithi
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When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul Kalanithi - This powerful book (I dare you not to cry) ruminates on what makes life worth living in the face of death. What do you do when you know you don’t have much time? It will make you think profoundly about life and priorities.

Hardcover, 2016

$27.00$13.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel /]crolf Potts, Rolf Potts

Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel /]crolf Potts

Rolf Potts
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Our Q&A with @rolfpotts is tomorrow! Join us as we sit down to talk about his massively popular book Vagabonding. We'll cover writing, long-term travel, and more. Sign-up for the free event here: https://t.co/Gla383VCvD

Paperback, 2002

$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Travel Mania: Stories of Wanderlust, Karen Gershowitz

Travel Mania: Stories of Wanderlust

Karen Gershowitz
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Our first book of the month for 2023 is Travel Mania: Stories of Wanderlust. Grab your copy and mark your calendars for January 31 for our book club event to discuss with author @KarenGershowitz! https://t.co/ZSxuozIQm3

Paperback, 2021

$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Hitching for Hope: A Journey Into the Heart and Soul of Ireland, Ruairí McKiernan

Hitching for Hope: A Journey Into the Heart and Soul of Ireland

Ruairí McKiernan
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Our book of the month for April is Hitching for Hope: A Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ireland by @ruairimckiernan. Grab your copy and join us next month to discuss with the author! https://t.co/eDPrOmbxwG

Paperback, 2020

$17.95$8.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Dale Carnegie
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How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie - This multi-decade old, but still relevant, book was instrumental in helping me learn to talk to people in a way that made me better at handling social situations as a social introvert.

Hardcover, 2021

$29.99$14.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Beach, Alex Garland

The Beach

Alex Garland
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The Beach, by Alex Garland - Besides The Alchemist, this is probably my favorite travel book. It’s a fun, page-turning tale about how backpackers’ search for the “ideal destination” can end up ruining that ideal.

Paperback, 1998

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Letitia Elizabeth Landon - Castruccio Castrucani: "Travel is as much a passion as ambition or love", Letitia Elizabeth Landon

Letitia Elizabeth Landon - Castruccio Castrucani: "Travel is as much a passion as ambition or love"

Letitia Elizabeth Landon
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“Travel is as much a passion as ambition or love.” - Letitia Elizabeth Landon

Paperback, 2020

$10.24$5.12 + Free shipping50% off your first book