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Books like Wanderlust
A lyrical, intellectual stroll through the history, philosophy, and politics of putting one foot in front of the other. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Wanderlust.
- expansive
- grounded
- thoughtful
- observant
- 01
A Field Guide to Getting Lost
Rebecca Solnit
A lyrical, associative journey that invites you to surrender to the beauty of not knowing exactly where you are.
- 02
The Old Ways
Robert Macfarlane
A lyrical, slow-paced meditation on how the landscapes we walk through shape the landscapes of our minds.
- 03
Exercised
Daniel Lieberman
A liberating, science-backed exploration that replaces gym guilt with a fascinating evolutionary understanding of how our bodies are meant to move.
- 04
Infinite City
Rebecca Solnit
A kaleidoscopic, map-driven wandering through the hidden histories and overlapping realities of a single metropolis.
- 05
A Natural History of the Senses
Diane Ackerman · 1990
A lush, poetic awakening to the everyday miracles of human perception and the physical world.
- 06
Dancing in the Streets
Barbara Ehrenreich · 2007
A fascinating historical exploration of humanity's irrepressible urge to gather, dance, and rebel through collective joy.
- 07
On Trails
Robert Moor
A thoughtful, wandering journey that changes the way you look at the ground beneath your feet and the choices that guide your life.
- 08
Bieguni
Olga Tokarczuk · 2007
A fragmented, restless journey through airports, anatomy museums, and the transient nature of the human body.
- 09
History Of Beauty
Umberto Eco · 2004
A lavish, intellectual stroll through the galleries of human history, guided by a master philosopher.
- 10
How to walk
Thich Nhat Hanh
A gentle, grounding invitation to transform the simple act of moving into a profound meditation on joy and presence.
- 11
Natural born heroes
Christopher McDougall
An adrenaline-fueled blend of forgotten WWII history and primal fitness that makes you want to sprint up a mountain.
- 12
Running with the Kenyans
Adharanand Finn
A sun-baked, sweat-drenched journey into the heart of long-distance running that blends cultural immersion with a poignant quest to recapture a childhood dream.
