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This may not be a definitive list of all the books I've read on walking, but in searching my blog, these 13 books rose to the surface. Instead of placing them in order of when read (chronologically), I'm listing my three favorite walking books, right out of the gate (followed by others I'm less enthusiastic about):
- The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce - novel - highly recommend!
- God Walk: Moving at the Speed of Your Soul by Mark Buchanan - non-fiction - highly recommend!
- The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen - young adult novel - great author, always trust her books (okay, slight departure as this is a running book😉)
- The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce - sequel to Harold Fry novel
- Maureen by Rachel Joyce - novel of Harold's wife's journey
- The Walk by Richard Paul Evans - novel - 1st in series
- Miles to Go by Richard Paul Evans - novel - 2nd in series
- The Road to Grace by Richard Paul Evans - 3rd in series
- A Step of Faith by Richard Paul Evans - 4th in series
- Walking on Water by Richard Paul Evans - final in series
- Hiking Through: One Man's Journey to Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail by Paul Stutzman - non-fiction
- Walking Home: A Poet's Journey by Simon Armitage - non-fiction
- A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson - non-fiction
The end of October is the perfect time to head off on a lengthy walk. The air is crisp and cool. It makes a great way to prepare the body for the feasting coming in the following months. If you could take a long walk somewhere, where would you choose? My favorite was my literary walk in Paris. But, I also have fond memories of this simple walk on our property with my son, Trevor, back when he was sweet and innocent and a great walking companion. Gone are the days when our biggest dilemma was a consistent bedtime. Still, the memories are grand!
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Your literary walk in Paris sounded like an incredible experience. I admire how you figured out complex travel! I wonder if the bookstore still keeps its doors open for "tumbleweeds." So many of those hospitable practices have shut down because of the abounding hatred and violence. Like you, I have buckets of memories that involve special places and walks (especially in Colorado, Wyoming, and Alaska). I enjoy your blog, and this list of "walking books" is great. There's so much to explore in our life journey.
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