150 Books to Gift Travelers Who Love to Read
- Updated: 04/25/2024
- Janice
If you are a passionate book lover, you understand the thrill of discovering new worlds through the pages of a book. And you appreciate helping someone else experience the same through the gift of a book. In this lovingly crafted collection, I share stories that entertain, ones that educate, and others that inspire. Each—supplying valuable insights into the places you—or someone you love—dream of visiting.
Whether shopping for yourself or simply seeking gift-buying ideas, look no further. Dive into my curated collection of over 150 travel books that will indulge your wanderlust and make perfect presents for your fellow explorers.
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There are 30+ titles in this “Gifts: The Best Books to Inspire Travelers” list shown below, helping book lovers who travel figure out where to go next. With these books, they can page through pretty pictures while dreaming of adventure. Or pick up a gripping story that transports them to a fascinating time and place.
The only thing missing—is a cozy blanket like this one that your lucky traveling reader will want to wrap up in when settling down to enjoy their new gift.
I love good food and cook many dishes at home that we have enjoyed around the world during our travels. And when on trips, we regularly take cooking classes to better connect to the local culture, meet new people, and bring regional cuisine favorites back with us. And I know many other travelers do the same.
While traveling, we regularly take cooking classes to better connect to the local culture, meet new people, and bring regional cuisine favorites back with us.
In “27 Best Global Cookbooks That Travelers Will Love” list shown above, find excellent international cookbooks recommended by travel bloggers and writers that will inspire anyone who enjoys discovering and cooking new cuisines.
When the reality of time, budget, or responsibilities, keeps travelers anchored at home, these books offer a welcome dose of wanderlust. In this list, “Historical Fiction and Fantasy Books Travelers Will Love,” shared below, find nearly 50 historical fiction and fantasy books I have read and recommend.
For readers who love to travel, as I do—reading one of the books shared in the list below feels like getting a free (cheap) adventure from the comfort of the couch. Perfect for those times when the demands of life keep travelers close to home.
The list, “Gifts: The Best Books to Buy for Traveling Kids,” shown below, includes nearly 30 colorful activity and informational books that kids will love. They are books that teach, inspire, and help children dream. Plus, traveling parents will love them too.
Over the years, our family has found playful ways to occupy our kids’ brains while traveling. As a low-tech alternative to screens, we turned to lateral-thinking riddles and word games like the ones shared in the list below. During long drives, hot hikes, or the inevitable waiting that comes with travel—these games have helped keep our kids’ minds engaged and many of their complaints forgotten.
This list, “Keep Kids Happier While Traveling With These Books,” as shown below, includes titles we have used and loved.
For those with a small business owner in your life—read on. I am beyond fortunate to have been a member of an Oak Park, Illinois, business book group of women for years. Being part of this club of resourceful ladies has been critical to my success. Particularly with the launch of this blog—a long-time dream realized.
This group has been several different things over the years. A place where members can test out ideas. A place of respite to give one another support. And best of all, a place of friendship. Plus, we all love to travel and look to schedule a group getaway annually. Check out this recent trip we took to Asheville, North Carolina.
In this list, “Read These Books for Small Business Success,” as shown below, find many titles we have read as a group. These books have helped us learn, grow, and achieve our goals.
To find more reading recommendations, check out my Bookshop.org shop, where you can view the lists shared above. Or take a look at these “Best Books to Read Before a Trip,” lists for places like Hawaii, Vermont, or Asheville, North Carolina.
In addition, I provide booklists for more destinations like Rome & the Amalfi Coast, Mexico, Belize, Switzerland, Ireland, Wisconsin (which happens to have great books), and more. And as a nice perk, since these lists live on Bookshop.org, you can happily support indie bookstores while you shop.
If you have a traveler in your life and would like more gift ideas for what to get them, check the two lists below, with over 100 recommendations of things I use and love and items that make travel better, safer, and more fun.
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Welcome to Gather and Go Travel, a blog inspiring families, adult friends, and couples to explore US and international destinations and to get outdoors. I am Janice, an experienced traveler to over 50 countries and a travel writer, book lover, and blogger. Learn more about me, read our story, and how to work with me.
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