Books matching: tourism
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Save:A witty, chaotic, and heartfelt fantasy satire - brilliant for genre fans who like their magic with a dash of mayhem and a wink at tradition.
This shut most of the University Emergency Committee up. Querida was the most powerful wizard in the world, and she had a special feeling for snakes. She looked like a snake herself, small and glossy-... - #2
Save:'Karma Cola' by Gita Mehta is a humorous and insightful exploration of Westerners' fascination with South Asian spirituality. Mehta skillfully exposes the commodification of Eastern philosophies by the West, shedding light on the charlatans in the yoga and wellness industry. Through witty anecdotes and clever observations, Mehta delves into the cultural clash between Western enlightenment seekers and Indian traditions, offering a cautionary yet entertaining tale of spiritual tourism in 1970s India.
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Save:Short, searing, and unforgettable - this is a must-read essay for anyone curious about the Caribbean beyond the beaches. Kincaid will make you think twice about what lies beneath a postcard-perfect paradise.
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Save:Super cute, feel-good Alaskan rom-com with lots of laughs - perfect for when you need a cozy, heartwarming escape.
As luck would have it, Graham Barnett had seen this same eagle on the way to work that morning. High above them both, the sun-kissed peaks of the Chugach Mountains glittered with their snowy caps, tre... - #5
Save:A razor-sharp, unflinching probe into the search for meaning (and pleasure) in a jaded world. Daring, divisive, and definitely not for the faint of heart - Platform is classic Houellebecq: you’ll either be riveted or repulsed.
As I stood before the old man’s coffin, unpleasant thoughts came to me. He had made the most of life, the old bastard; he was a clever cunt. ‘You had kids, you fucker …’ I said spiritedly, ‘you shoved... - #6
Save:A stunning, gut-punching story that's brutally honest and beautifully written - if you can handle tough topics and ambiguous resolutions, it's essential reading.
THE LONG HOURS MARGOT WORKS AT THE HOTEL ARE NEVER documented. Her real work is not in answering the telephones that ring off the hook, or writing up delinquent housekeepers for sleeping on the beds a... - #7
Save:A zany, biting satire with plenty of mayhem - perfect for those who like their crime stories wild and weird, but may not suit lovers of cozies or those sensitive to dark humor.
The Shriners thought so much of Theodore Bellamy that they had paid his plane fare all the way from Evanston, Illinois, to Miami Beach, where a big Shriner convention was being staged. Bellamy and his... - #8
Save:This is a fierce, evocative classic that will make you want to ditch your car, lace up your boots, and rediscover the true wild. Even if Abbey rubs you the wrong way, his love for the desert landscape is unforgettable.
There are lonely hours. How can I deny it? There are times when solitaire becomes solitary, an entirely different game, a prison term, and the inside of the skull as confining and unbearable as the in... - #9
Save:A smart, satirical, and often funny departure for Amy Tan - part ghost story, part travelogue, part social satire. Not her most universally loved, but offers a memorable, thoughtful ride if you're open to something different.
It was not my fault. If only the group had followed my original itinerary without changing it hither, thither, and yon, this debacle would never have happened. But such was not the case, and there you... - #10
Save:Hilarious, sharp, and historically fascinating, but very much a product of its time - with plenty of slow patches and some wince-worthy attitudes. Worth a read if you love Twain or classic travelogues, but not everyone’s cup of tea.
For months the great pleasure excursion to Europe and the Holy Land waschatted about in the newspapers everywhere in America and discussed atcountless firesides. It was a novelty in the way of excursi...
