Lakeland Public Library discussion

When you think travel, do you think about the library? If you want travel guides, we’ve got them all. Fodor’s, Rick Steves, Moon’s, for almost any destination you could desire. Now that travel is slowly becoming a possibility again, this section is ready for your perusal.
In addition to the travel guides, we also have a selection of books about travel: the adventure, the danger, the excitement and the how-to’s. This is a collection pulled from our travel section to help inspire your next great trip, even if it is from your cozy reading nook at home.


A Manga Lover's Tokyo Travel Guide: My Favorite Things to See and Do in Japan by Evangeline Neo

If you’ve never read a Manga before, this is a cool introduction. Your guide, Eva, assists you on your first trip to Japan. She’ll show you everything, from shopping, understanding the culture, nature, Puroland (Sanrio’s theme park) and food using delightful cartoons. Turns out I’ve been eating my sushi incorrectly. Thanks for the info, Eva!



Florida History from the Highways by Douglas Waitley

Have you ever been cruising along the interstate, looking at a big bunch of nothing, wondering about the area you’re passing through? This book takes you through Florida history, centered around certain cities and stretches of interstates. This makes for interesting reading for those who travel a lot through our state or those simply looking for an informative book for their travels away from home.



Mother of God: An Extraordinary Journey into the Uncharted Tributaries of the Western Amazon by Paul Rosolie

Follow the journey of one explorer as he travels one of the uncharted tributaries of the Western Amazon river. On this journey, he’ll meet dangerous wildlife, native tribes, poachers and all sorts of dangers. His travels fuel his deep passion for conservation of this utterly unique, yet highly threatened area of the world.



Walking the Nile by Levison Wood

Follow one man’s quest to walk the Nile River in Africa from end to end, leading him through seven nations. Here is a blend of history and modern issues that gives you a dynamic image of the region. You’ll learn incredible facts, such as the story of the Italian treasure hunter who dynamited ancient pyramids in search of treasure.


The National Parks of the United States: A Photographic Journey by Andrew Thomas

This book is filled with gorgeous photographs of all of the National Parks in the US. Let this book enchant and inspire your future travel plans.


Paris from the Ground Up by James H.S. McGregor

Follow the history of Paris, from its beginnings as a Gaul Fortress on the Seine River, fighting off Roman Legions to the modern City of Light. This book examines the art and architecture of the city, and is almost as good as being there.


Island of the Lost: An Extraordinary Story of Survival at the Edge of the World by Joan Druett

In 1846, two ships wrecked on the same island off New Zealand. Neither crew knows about the other. One crew manages to survive on the inhospitable island, while the other crew turns very Lord of the Flies. This incredible story of survival and desperation is not to be missed.

Travels with Charlie: In Search of America
Travels with Charlie: In Search of America by John Steinbeck

Yes, this great American author wrote non-fiction, too! Come along on his adventure driving across Cold War-era America with his French Poodle, Charley. You can visit the actual truck he drove on this trip at the National Steinbeck Center in California!