America the beautiful has been immortalized in books and artwork for centuries, but recently authors have been taking a second look. From quirky small-town stories to America's best haunts, readers are getting a plethora of new ways to consider the country.
Weird US
Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman
This book is a spin-off of the extremely popular magazine, Weird NJ. Sort-of road trip guide to all things weird and creepy across the country, Weird US is sure to thrill readers. The authors also have other local books for specific states and regions. While the truth behind the stories is debatable, they are definitely fun to read.
A Walk in the Woods
Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson is a travel writer. Rather then jet-setting off to Paris though, this book chronicles his misadventures during a 2100 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail. Backpacking from Georgia to Maine with his college buddy, the book is a lighthearted look at the American wilderness.
Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman
This book is a spin-off of the extremely popular magazine, Weird NJ. Sort-of road trip guide to all things weird and creepy across the country, Weird US is sure to thrill readers. The authors also have other local books for specific states and regions. While the truth behind the stories is debatable, they are definitely fun to read.
Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson is a travel writer. Rather then jet-setting off to Paris though, this book chronicles his misadventures during a 2100 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail. Backpacking from Georgia to Maine with his college buddy, the book is a lighthearted look at the American wilderness.
