Pure Land: A True Story of Three Lives, Three Cultures, and the Search for Heaven on Earth
By: Annette McGivney
4.24
Format: 354 pages, Paperback
Tomomi Hanamure, a Japanese citizen who loved exploring the wilderness of the American West, was ki…
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1. If Women Rose Rooted: The Power of the Celtic Woman
By: Sharon Blackie
4.29
Format: 400 pages, Paperback
'Rising high up on the heather-covered moorlands, seeping through our bogs, flowing down our stream… read more
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- nonfiction
- memoir
- nature
"Menopause is not a medical condition, it is an earthquake, shaking us to our deepest foundations, wiping out the edifices we've so carefully constructed on what we once imagined to be the solid groun…"-Sharon Blackie, If Women Rose Rooted: The Power of the Celtic Woman
"If women remember that once upon a time we sand with the tongues of seals and flew with the wings of swans, that we forged our own paths through the dark forest while creating a community of its many…"-Sharon Blackie, If Women Rose Rooted: The Power of the Celtic Woman
2. The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon
By: Kevin Fedarko
3.94
Format: None pages, Hardcover
From one of Outsidemagazine's "Literary All-Stars" comes the thrilling true tale of the fastest boa… read more
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- adventure
- nonfiction
- outdoors
- environment
- nature
3. Dog Soldiers
By: Robert Stone
4.00
Format: None pages, Paperback
In Saigon during the waning days of the Vietnam War, a small-time journalist named John Converse th… read more
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- crime
4. Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod
By: Gary Paulsen
2.83
Format: 124 pages, Paperback
Paulsen and his team of dogs endured snowstorms, frostbite, dogfights, moose attacks, sleeplessness… read more
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- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
- adventure
5. Lost in the Wild: Danger and Survival in the North Woods
By: Cary J. Griffith
3.79
Format: 248 pages, Paperback
In the wilderness, one false step can make the difference between a delightful respite and a brush … read more
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- memoir
- adventure
- nonfiction
- outdoors
- nature
6. The Golden Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness, and Greed
By: John Vaillant
4.38
Format: None pages, Paperback
When a shattered kayak and camping gear are found on an uninhabited island in the Pacific Northwest… read more
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- environment
- nonfiction
- true crime
- nature
7. Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis
By: Timothy Egan
4.04
Format: None pages, Hardcover
How a lone man's epic obsession led to one of America's greatest cultural treasures: Prize-winning … read more
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- nonfiction
- biography
8. Dear Bob and Sue
By: Matt Smith , Karen Smith
3.93
Format: 314 pages, Kindle Edition
This complete version of Dear Bob and Sue chronicles the journey of Matt and Karen Smith, who took … read more
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- biography
- memoir
- adventure
- nonfiction
- outdoors
- nature
9. The Last Season
By: Eric Blehm
3.14
Format: 32 pages, Paperback
To pick up The Last Seasonis to lose oneself in a mesmerizing story about a place few could survive… read more
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10. Ranger Confidential: Living, Working, and Dying in the National Parks
By: Andrea Lankford
3.92
Format: 368 pages, Paperback
The realstories behind the scenery of America's national parks For twelve years, Andrea Lankford li… read more
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11. Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time
By: Mark Adams
3.64
Format: 211 pages,
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12. Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders
By: Kathryn Miles
3.94
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Trailed is a beautifully written account of a great American tragedy--the unsolved murders of an u… read more
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- crime
- nonfiction
- true crime
- nature
13. Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail
By: Andrea Lankford
3.76
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
From a former law enforcement park ranger and investigator, this female-driven true crime adventure… read more
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- true crime
- memoir
- adventure
- nonfiction
- crime
- outdoors
- nature
"A solo woman is more likely to survive a perilous incident in the outdoors than a solo man. Yet, the average female hiker fears for her safety more than the average guy does. Ironically, this phenome…"-Andrea Lankford, Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail
14. Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon
By: Melissa L. Sevigny
4.20
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
In the summer of 1938, botanists Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter set off down the Colorado River, acc… read more
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- nature
- biography
- adventure
- nonfiction
- environment
15. When You Find My Body: The Disappearance of Geraldine Largay on the Appalachian Trail
By: D. Dauphinee
3.91
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
When Geraldine “Gerry” Largay (AT trail name, Inchworm) first went missing on the Appalachian Trail… read more
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- biography
- memoir
- true crime
- adventure
- nonfiction
- outdoors
- nature
"She was simple in her intentions; she embraced the challenge of seeing the thing through."-D. Dauphinee, When You Find My Body: The Disappearance of Geraldine Largay on the Appalachian Trail
"The young surveyor peered closer. Inside the bag were some bones. They were unmistakably human."-D. Dauphinee, When You Find My Body: The Disappearance of Geraldine Largay on the Appalachian Trail
16. Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself
By: Luke Russert
3.85
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
In Look for Me There , Luke Russert traverses terrain both physical and deeply personal. On his jou… read more
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- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
"We work our way back through the crowd. A few steps behind, holding Dad’s hand, I keep my eyes affixed to the back of his white polo shirt. The outline of his wallet is visible through his back pants…"-Luke Russert, Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself
17. The Sun Is a Compass: A 4,000-Mile Journey into the Alaskan Wilds
By: Caroline Van Hemert
4.27
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
For fans of Cheryl Strayed, the gripping story of a biologist's human-powered journey from the Paci… read more
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- biography
- memoir
- adventure
- nonfiction
- outdoors
- nature
"In life, we're always closer to the edge than we like to admit, never guaranteed our next breath, never sure of what will follow this moment. We're human. We're vulnerable. With love comes the risk o…"-Caroline Van Hemert, The Sun Is a Compass: A 4,000-Mile Journey into the Alaskan Wilds
"About Northern Wheatears: ...birds from Alaska flew nine thousand miles to Kenya; those from Canada crossed the Atlantic to spend the winter in Mauritania. For young birds, just a few weeks old, this…"-Caroline Van Hemert, The Sun Is a Compass: A 4,000-Mile Journey into the Alaskan Wilds
18. Light Changes Everything
By: Nancy E. Turner
4.11
Format: 290 pages, Hardcover
“I adored stepping back into to the world of the Prines through tough-as-rawhide Mary Pearl. Light … read more
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19. The Suspect: An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle
By: Kent Alexander
4.27
Format: 359 pages, Hardcover
A contributing source for the Warner Bros.’ film Richard Jewell starring Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates,… read more
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- nonfiction
- crime
- biography
- true crime
20. A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon
By: Kevin Fedarko
4.36
Format: 512 pages, Hardcover
A deeply moving account ever of walking the Grand Canyon, a highly dangerous, life-changing 750-mil… read more
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- biography
- memoir
- adventure
- nonfiction
- outdoors
- nature
"You were made and set here to give voice to this, your own astonishment. -Annie Dillard"-Kevin Fedarko, A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon
21. Bad Karma: The True Story of a Mexico Trip from Hell
By: Paul Wilson
3.98
Format: 256 pages, Kindle Edition
In the summer of 1978, twenty-one-year-old Paul Wilson jumps at the chance to join two local icons … read more
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- biography
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- true crime
- adventure
- nonfiction
- crime
22. Never Leave the Dogs Behind: A Memoir
By: Brianna Madia
4.22
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
In this stunning and triumphant memoir, the author of the New York Times bestseller Nowhere for Ver… read more
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- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
- nature
23. Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult
By: Michelle Dowd
3.70
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
A moving, heartbreaking, and inspiring true story of the author’s escape from an apocalyptic cult—a… read more
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- biography
- memoir
- true crime
- nonfiction
- nature
24. Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home
By: Heather Anish Anderson
4.05
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
By age 25, Heather Anderson had hiked what is known as the "Triple Crown" of backpacking: the Appal… read more
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- memoir
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- nonfiction
- outdoors
- nature
"At least now I knew that my heart was wedded to the mountains--to the wild places. It was there, and there alone, that I was whole, contented, and blissful. No relationship, career, or wealth could e…"-Heather Anish Anderson, Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home
"I refuse to let this suffering be for nothing. In fact, I refuse to suffer." I whispered to myself as I pushed each tent stake into the ground. "I can adapt. I am adapting." Another long day was done…"-Heather Anish Anderson, Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home
"I want to set a record. Not just any record, but an athletic record. One that everyone will know me for. One that my dad will be proud of. I don't know what it will be, but I will do it. I have a lot…"-Heather Anish Anderson, Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home
"I'd failed to live up to the expectations of my parents. I had not utilized my education in any real way and I'd given up on my marriage. For the first time, I accepted that I could not meet the expe…"-Heather Anish Anderson, Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home
25. The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
By: Clemantine Wamariya
4.19
Format: 275 pages, Hardcover
A riveting story of dislocation, survival, and the power of the imagination to save us Clemantine … read more
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- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
"Now it felt like I did nothing. I had everything and I did nothing."-Clemantine Wamariya, The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
"When you don't belong to a country, the world decides that you don't deserve a thing."-Clemantine Wamariya, The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
"But clean, in that dress, holding Marietta and Freddy’s hands, I felt like somebody’s somebody."-Clemantine Wamariya, The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
"She wanted to tell a true story, a complete story. No ending ever felt right. History made it hard."-Clemantine Wamariya, The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
26. Lands of Lost Borders: Out of Bounds on the Silk Road
By: Kate Harris
3.88
Format: 300 pages, Paperback
"Every day on a bike trip is like the one before--but it is also completely different, or perhaps y… read more
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- nonfiction
- biography
- memoir
- adventure
"I’m not sure where I go when I spin wheels for hours on end like that, except into the rapture of doing nothing deeply—although ‘nothing,’ in this case, involves a tantrum of pedal strokes on a burde…"-Kate Harris, Lands of Lost Borders: Out of Bounds on the Silk Road
27. Pure Land: A True Story of Three Lives, Three Cultures, and the Search for Heaven on Earth
By: Annette McGivney
4.24
Format: 354 pages, Paperback
Tomomi Hanamure, a Japanese citizen who loved exploring the wilderness of the American West, was ki… read more
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- memoir
- true crime
- adventure
- native american
- nonfiction
- crime
- outdoors
- environment
- nature
28. The Nature of Disappearing
By: Kimi Cunningham Grant
3.69
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
In this captivating novel of suspense, a wilderness guide must team up with the man who ruined her … read more
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- nature
"All of them skated through life making choices that could be swept away and tidied up with incomprehensible ease simply because of who they were."-Kimi Cunningham Grant, The Nature of Disappearing
"This is the moment Emlyn will play over and over in her mind. The moment where her life swivels from its course and heads in an entirely different direction. Life is full of these moments. Little poi…"-Kimi Cunningham Grant, The Nature of Disappearing
29. The Amethyst Kingdom (The Five Crowns of Okrith, #5)
By: A.K. Mulford
4.09
Format: 352 pages, Paperback
In the fifth and final novel in the Five Crowns of Okrith romantasy series from bestselling author … read more
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30. Wonderland
By: Kimberly Wheelock
4.26
Format: 195 pages, Kindle Edition
As Peri finishes her hike of the Wonderland Trail, the ninety-three miles that explores the backcou… read more
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31. Enchanted Hill
By: Emily Bain Murphy
3.78
Format: 384 pages, Paperback
Escape to Enchanted Hill in this historical mystery where two people with a dark, shared past colli… read more
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