WSJ’s Top Book Recommendations-Cary Regional

Discover the best books of the year, handpicked by the editors of The Wall Street Journal. From thought-provoking nonfiction to engrossing fiction, our Top Book Recommendations offer a curated list of exceptional reads that will inform, inspire, and entertain. Featuring titles from acclaimed authors and emerging voices, our selection spans genres and subjects, ensuring there's something for every reader. Dive into the world of ideas, stories, and perspectives that will change the way you think, feel, and see the world.
 

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1. How to win at travel

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Author:
Kelly, Brian (Travel expert)
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13 copies, 1 person is on the wait list.
Holly Springs Community - Travel
910.2 KELLY
North Regional - Travel
910.2 KELLY
Northeast Regional - Travel
910.2 KELLY
Description:
"'In How to Win at Travel,' Brian Kelly shares his greatest tips and strategies to experience the world in ways you never thought possible. This comprehensive guide is a road map with all of the knowledge and tools you need to become an expert traveler. Get practical advice on a range of topics, including how to find the cheapest flights; effectively leverage airline, hotel, and credit card loyalty programs; conquer your fear of flying; beat jet lag;...

2. On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the making of a travel writer

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Author:
Steves, Rick, 1955-
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Book, OverDrive eAudiobook, OverDrive eBook
Description:
Stow away with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail.

3. Owls of the eastern ice: a quest to find and save the world's largest owl

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Author:
Slaght, Jonathan C.
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Athens Drive Community - Adult Non-Fiction
598.9 SLAGH
Cary Regional - Adult Non-Fiction has 2
598.9 SLAGH
Eva H. Perry Regional - Adult Non-Fiction has 2
598.9 SLAGH
Description:
"A young field scientist and conservationist tracks the elusive Blakiston's Fish Owl in the forbidding reaches of eastern Russia."--

4. Travels with George: in search of Washington and his legacy

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Author:
Philbrick, Nathaniel
Average Rating:
4.3 stars
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Book, Large Print
Description:
"Does George Washington still matter? The ... author argues for his unique contribution to the forging of America by retracing his journey as a new President through the former colonies, now an unsure nation. A new first-person voice for Philbrick, weaving history and personal reflection into one narrative. When George Washington became president in 1798, the United States of America was still a loose and quarrelsome confederation and a tentative...