Ten of the best books I have read this year. Perfect for Christmas presents.
innocent – our story, and some things we’ve learned
The Way of the World – Nicolas Bouvier
Wind, Sand and Stars – Antoine de Saint-Exupery
In Praise of Slow: How a Worldwide Movement is Challenging the Cult of Speed – Carl Honore
Antarctic Destinies: Scott, Shackleton, and the Changing Face of Heroism
Not Very Glowing Book Reviews – Blackout Art
Sometimes, as an author, you receive glowing book reviews. That is a lovely feeling. Sometimes, as an author, you receive not very glowing book reviews. That is a less lovely feeling. I have been having some fun with my #notveryglowingbookreviews, […]...
10500 Days (and almost as many words)
“My thoughts first turned to adventure 10,500 days ago today. The idea of adventure for me at first was simple and uncomplicated. It was the prospect of excitement, fun, and novelty that were pulling me forward, and the push of […]...
Survey results: What direction shall I go next?
I recently asked the wonderful readers of my newsletter for a bit of advice on what things I should focus my attention on for the next few months and years. I thought I’d share the results here, partly to show […]...
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Afghanistan by rory stewart is a must read travel book. Great piece.
I love The Way of the World (l’Usage du Monde’ en francais). It’s been my favorite book for a few years now. You can open it anywhere and read a page and it is beautiful… Every sentence of it is a jewel and it is a very moving book. I bought about 10 copies of it to give away to my friends over the last few years. “Le Poisson-Scorpion” is also very good.