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Travel Writing I Plan to Read in 2006
On the Road (Penguin Modern Classics)On the Road (Penguin Modern Classics) by Jack Kerouac
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The best gift I got on my 21st birthday. I hope when I read it again I'll be a step closer to being as cool as Kerouac.
Them: Adventures with ExtremistsThem: Adventures with Extremists by Jon Ronson
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A buddy has been telling me to read this for so long, and I'm finally getting around to pulling out a copy.
A Walk in the WoodsA Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
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I saw a old friend recently and the first thing she said was I should read this because it reminded her of me.
Bound for Glory (Penguin Modern Classics)Bound for Glory (Penguin Modern Classics) by Woody Guthrie
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Bob Dylan said this was more important than ON THE ROAD to him.
To the White SeaTo the White Sea by James Dickey
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The Coen Brothers and Danny Boyle haven't been able to adapt this for the screen. It must be something special.
The Dharma Bums (Penguin Modern Classics)The Dharma Bums (Penguin Modern Classics) by Jack Kerouac
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Like loads of books I have read the first page about 20 times, but something happens and I don't carry on.
Yes ManYes Man by Danny Wallace
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I should Say Yes when I say No, and I should say No when Yes. Hopefully this will help.
Lonesome Traveller (Penguin Modern Classics)Lonesome Traveller (Penguin Modern Classics) by Jack Kerouac
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It's difficult not to make this a reading list for Keroac in my attempt to be as interesting as the beats.
The Men Who Stare at GoatsThe Men Who Stare at Goats by Jon Ronson
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I think I could like Jonson and the quasi-sci-fi travels
Big Sur (Flamingo Modern Classics)Big Sur (Flamingo Modern Classics) by Jack Kerouac
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Last one, I promise. Maybe no so much of a travel novel, but interesting to see what happens when a man on the road tries to settle down.