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Book Lust To Go: Recommended Reading for Travelers, Vagabonds, and Dreamers Paperback – Illustrated, August 31, 2010

by Nancy Pearl (Author)
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Adventure is just a book away as bestselling author Nancy Pearl returns with recommended reading for more than 120 destinations — both worldly and imagined — around the globe.

From Las Vegas to the Land of Oz, Naples to Nigeria, Philadelphia to Provence, Nancy Pearl guides readers to the very best fiction and nonfiction to read about each destination. Even within one country, she traverses decades to suggest titles that effortlessly capture the different eras that make up a region’s unique history. This enthusiastic literary globetrotting guide includes stops in Korea, Sweden, Afghanistan, Albania, Parma, Patagonia, Texas, and Timbuktu.  Book Lust To Go connects the best fiction and nonfiction to particular destinations, whether your bags are packed or your armchair is calling. From fiction to memoir, poetry to history, Nancy Pearl’s Book Lust to Go takes the reader on a globetrotting adventure — no passport required.
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With the holidays just around the corner, Nancy Pearl's little gem will please many a traveler (or dreamer) who loves to read about faraway places but doesn't know where to start. With fanciful alliteration, Pearl lists titles under topics arranged from "A is for Adventure" to "Zipping through Zimbabwe." Recommendations are accompanied by brief critiques and insights. In an entry for "Las Vegas," for example, Pearl recommends Chris Ewan's novel, The Good Thief's Guide to Vegas, for fans of Hiaassen and Westlake, capers that use various cities of the world for their settings. Pearl classifies her recommendations well enough so that readers can take or leave her advice. In "Africa," for instance, she includes the classic Cry the Beloved Country as well as contemporary mysteries such as Wife of the Gods. It might have been easy to stick with the country structure for a book like this, but Pearl mixed it up, to good effect, with chapters like "So We/I Bought (or Built) A House In…" which includes books about homes in Morocco, Mexico, France, Brazil, and Ireland. Pearl has produced a winner and the perfect bedside companion. (Oct.)
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"The doyen of all professional book recommenders (aside from Oprah, that is) is Nancy Pearl, a Seattle librarian who's a regular on NPR and has published several books of tips under the "Book Lust" rubric … Pearl is so iconic that when the Archie McPhee novelty company decided to create a librarian action figure, they modeled it after her."
—Salon.com

"As in the other volumes in her "Book Lust" series, the idea is very simple. Pearl, a former Seattle librarian, suggests books in various categories. She gives the impression of having read almost everything, and her recommendations are varied and exhaustive. She offers something for everyone’s taste — romantic novels, mysteries, histories, sportsbooks, travel books, comics, poetry and so forth." —Mansfield News Journal 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sasquatch Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 31, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 301 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1570616507
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1570616501
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.45 x 0.65 x 7.45 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,614,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 56 ratings

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From Nancy: My lust for books and reading began when I was a very young child, and has continued unabated for lo, these many many years. Every time I open a new book to read, it's like embarking on a voyage to an unexplored place that just might be filled with wonder and excitement.

The books I love most tend to have three-dimensional characters and be very well-written (although that definition is fluid). I read everything - mysteries, non-fiction (especially history, memoirs, and current events), literary fiction, science fiction and fantasy, andchildren's books (lots and lots, for my upcoming book, Book Crush), and anything else that looks interesting. I love first novels.

More About Nancy: Nancy Pearl is a librarian and lifelong reader. She regularly comments on books on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition. Among her many awards and honors are the 2011 Librarian of the Year Award from Library Journal; the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association; the 2010 Margaret E. Monroe Award from the Reference and Users Services Association of the American Library Association; and the 2004 Women's National Book Association Award, given to "a living American woman who …has done meritorious work in the world of books beyond the duties or responsibilities of her profession or occupation."

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Customers find this book to be an ultimate resource for travel literature, with one noting it recommends books related to specific countries. The book receives positive feedback for its pacing, with one customer mentioning how it opens many possibilities and lists relatively obscure gems. The reading quality receives mixed reactions from customers.

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Customers find this book to be an ultimate resource for travel literature, describing it as a perfect book for armchair travelers.

"The perfect book for both armchair travelers and people preparing to travel (and preparation is part of the fun)." Read more

"This book lists travel biographies, novels, and related books by country or location...." Read more

"...But the subtitle of the latest Pearl reading guide -- "Recommended Reading for Travelers, Vagabonds, and Dreamers" -- snagged my fancy and I bought..." Read more

"...Not only is it a resource book filled with reviews of books for the virtual and actual traveler it is a fun and engaging read in itself and written..." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting how it opens up many possibilities, while another mentions how it is arranged by subject matter and lists relatively obscure gems.

"...She even lists relatively obscure gems, such as James McClure's Kramer and Zondi mysteries set in South Africa, Richard Shelton's "Going Back to..." Read more

"I love this book simply because it opens so many possibilities...." Read more

"What I like best about this book is that it is arranged by subject matter...." Read more

5 customers mention "Reading quality"2 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's reading quality, with some finding it engaging and fun, while others describe it as not very interesting.

"...It does leave out a lot of good titles, but there are so many good books, it would be difficult to include all of the best ones about a particular..." Read more

"...Pearl's writing is sufficiently varied and engaging that she avoids the pitfall of a "book of lists"...." Read more

"...Disappointing. It's really a reference book, not a book to read." Read more

"...with reviews of books for the virtual and actual traveler it is a fun and engaging read in itself and written by Seattle's "rock star" librarian,..." Read more

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  • Amazn Customer 1028
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very handy. Recommends books related to a particular country or region.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2012
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    This book lists travel biographies, novels, and related books by country or location. It gives recommendations for travel-related books for the country or region that you are interested in. It does leave out a lot of good titles, but there are so many good books, it would be difficult to include all of the best ones about a particular region. The author has read many (maybe all) of them. Still, this book gives you a place to start, if you want to read appropriate books for someplace that you are going, or are just an armchair traveler. It is a pretty good reference to go by your reading spot.
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  • R. M. Peterson
    4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource if you are interested in "travel books", broadly construed
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2014
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    I used to like going through books that listed and recommended books for reading by different categories. The last such book that I canvassed, about ten years ago, was Nancy Pearl's "Book Lust". I found it better than most other books of its ilk. But I ignored her sequel, as by then I had more than enough books on my shelves to see me through the rest of my days even if I should live as long as Methuselah. But the subtitle of the latest Pearl reading guide -- "Recommended Reading for Travelers, Vagabonds, and Dreamers" -- snagged my fancy and I bought it and read it. For my money BOOK LUST TO GO is better than the original "Book Lust" and I now have another fifty books to track down and purchase and, knock on wood, live long enough to read.

    The entries in BOOK LUST TO GO do NOT include travel guides. Otherwise, they include almost every sort of book about travel and travel destinations -- travel narratives, biographies of explorers, memoirs, novels set in those destinations, even history. Here's a representative sampling of the categories or chapter titles: Arabia Deserta; Baltimore; Cavorting through the Caribbean; Iran; Making Tracks by Train; Nebraska: The Big Empty; Provence and the South of France; To the Ends of the Earth: North and South; and Vietnam.

    For the most part, the recommendations do not duplicate or overlap with Pearl's earlier volumes. That means that there are some omissions (although one could always refer back to "Book Lust" and "More Book Lust" to remedy that). Still, there is a cornucopia of books about travel and the cities and countries many folks are interested in reading about and/or visiting in person. Pearl's writing is sufficiently varied and engaging that she avoids the pitfall of a "book of lists". Best of all, Pearl is very well read and she is discriminating in her judgments and recommendations. As it turns out, I have already read about one hundred of the books she lists in BOOK LUST TO GO. And with the exception of only two or three that I found to be duds, I endorse Pearl's recommendations. She even lists relatively obscure gems, such as James McClure's Kramer and Zondi mysteries set in South Africa, Richard Shelton's "Going Back to Bisbee" (Arizona), J. B. Mackinnon's "Dead Man in Paradise" (Dominican Republic), Barbara Pym's novel "Jane and Prudence" (Oxford), and Gavin Young's two classics of traveling the world in a miscellany of ships, "Slow Boats to China" and "Slow Boats Home" -- all of which I have reviewed separately on Amazon.

    If you are interested in the category of "travel books" broadly construed and you are looking for reading suggestions, BOOK LUST TO GO is the place to go.
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  • Ellis Guy
    3.0 out of 5 stars Maybe you had to be there....?
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2014
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    Books are a very personal choice. Some of us like certain titles and others do not. I suppose that's why there are so many different genre. I wasn't particularly enamored to Nancy Peal's choice of travel reads, but you may be. It's a difficult assessment. No issues. It just wasn't that helpful for me. You may love her recommendations.
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  • B52
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book Lust to Go
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2012
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    If you are an enthusiastic reader and are continually searching for the next great book to read, this is it. Not only is it a resource book filled with reviews of books for the virtual and actual traveler it is a fun and engaging read in itself and written by Seattle's "rock star" librarian, Nancy Pearl, who has a weekly NPR show with the latest reviews of good reads. For those making travel plans (or not) who want to immerse themselves in the culture of their next destination (virtual or real) this is the ultimate resource for travel literature. I intend to purchase all of Ms. Pearl's "Book Lust......" books.
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  • artsyfartsy
    1.0 out of 5 stars This book is entirely a list of books. It's ...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2015
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    This book is entirely a list of books. It's not full of travel stories. It's full of "if you want to read about x, read ___ book". This was not clear to me. Disappointing. It's really a reference book, not a book to read.
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  • Turtle beach
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy purchase
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2014
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    This book has afforded me a list of about 30 books to read. That's huge for this bibliophile! I plan to purchase the additional Book Lust titles and I hope Pearl has others in the works. I'm an avid reader (and a quick one) but I'm often overwhelmed when I log on to Amazon. The recommendations help me match my mood with the right book. Please know that if, like me, you don't like spoilers, there is no risk. Pearl offers just a mere taste of each title. This book would also make an excellent gift for an avid reader or frequent traveler.
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  • Charley1946
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2018
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    A must have for any serious traveler who loves books. I have it by my side all the time.
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  • Kindle Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2013
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    This book may be about travel, but it deals mostly with places that I will never be able to visit.
    Not for the adventuring traveler.
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  • Ian Wright
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book arrived well within schedule and the conditions was exactly as described
    Reviewed in Canada on July 11, 2020
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    I have the entire Book Lust series and have thoroughly enjoyed all of them. The author, Nancy Pearl can always be relied on to be very informative, obviously has a great knowledge and love for books, and has provided me with the names of countless authors and books I might never have come across without her help. I would highly recommend Nancy to anyone looking to expand their reading list
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  • Circlestones Books Blog
    4.0 out of 5 stars As the title says
    Reviewed in Germany on August 30, 2014
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    recommended reading for travelers and dreamers - with many, many book I never had heard about and I had to start my own collection of travel books!
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