Summer Reading
There is something thrilling and impactful about reading a story of the place where you’re currently traveling. Hopefully this summer you’ll have a chance to get out and explore more of the world and while you do, take along a good book to complement your journey. We’ve selected seven travel/adventure books, each related to one of the continents.
Endurance by Alfred Lansing (Antarctica) – A riveting account of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1914 expedition to attempt to cross Antarctica in the face of unbelievable hardship.
A Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins (North America) – A disillusioned Jenkins and his dog set out to cross America on foot. He finds adventure, companionship, the heart of a nation and purpose for himself.
The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemmingway (Europe) – The classic novel put the Running of the Bulls on the map by exploring elements of the human spirit through a group of lost-generation expats’ journey from Paris to Spain.
In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin (South America) – A mix of fact and fiction, this enthralling tale will take you on a journey through the vast natural beauty of South America.
A Fortune-Teller Told Me by Tiziano Terzani (Asia) – Having spent several decades jet-hopping around Asia as a journalist, Terzani spends a year traveling to 11 countries by every means except a plane and rediscovers the continent in the process.
The Covenant by James Michener (Africa) – If you’re heading to the World Cup, Michener’s composition on South Africa’s journey is a must read. This is a masterpiece on the history and humanity of the complex nation.
The Dig Tree by Sarah Murgatroyd (Australia) – The story of the ill-fated quest to cross Australia’s desolate and relatively unknown interior. In 1860 an expedition set out from Melbourne on the 3,500 journey only to face tragedy.
