Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail
By: Ben Montgomery
4.42
Format: 216 pages, Hardcover
Winner of the 2014 National Outdoor Book Awards for History/Biography Emma Gatewood told her family…
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1. Where's the Next Shelter?
By: Gary Sizer
3.98
Format: None pages,
Where's the Next Shelter? is the true story of three travelers on the Appalachian Trail, a two thou… read more
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2. Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail
By: Ben Montgomery
4.42
Format: 216 pages, Hardcover
Winner of the 2014 National Outdoor Book Awards for History/Biography Emma Gatewood told her family… read more
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- history
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- adventure
- travel
- nonfiction
- nature
- audiobook
3. Appalachian Trials: A Psychological and Emotional Guide to Successfully Thru-Hiking The Appalachian Trail
By: Zach Davis
3.85
Format: None pages, Kindle Edition
Each year, it is estimated that more than 2,000 people set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, … read more
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4. Becoming Odyssa: Epic Adventures on the Appalachian Trail
By: Jennifer Pharr Davis
3.14
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
After graduating from college, Jennifer isn't sure what she wants to do with her life. She is drawn… read more
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5. Hiking Through: Finding Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail
By: Paul V. Stutzman
4.00
Format: 112 pages, Hardcover
After losing his wife to breast cancer, Paul Stutzman decided to make some big changes. He quit his… read more
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6. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail
By: David Miller
4.53
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
A 41-year-old engineer quits his job to hike the Appalachian Trail. This is a true account of his h… read more
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7. How to Hike the Appalachian Trail: A Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike
By: None
3.23
Format: 218 pages,
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8. A Walk in the Woods
By: Bill Bryson
3.20
Format: 160 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Subtitle: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail stretches from Geor… read more
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9. The Women
By: Kristin Hannah
4.64
Format: 471 pages, Hardcover
Women can be heroes. When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears these wor… read more
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"Words were creators of worlds; you had to be careful with them."-Kristin Hannah, The Women
"Love mattered in this ruined world, but so did honor. What was one without the other?"-Kristin Hannah, The Women
"Love. A thing to be shouted from the rooftops, celebrated, not cultivated in secret and clipped into shape in the dark."-Kristin Hannah, The Women
10. The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America
By: Elizabeth Letts
4.23
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
The incredible true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her… read more
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- biography
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- nonfiction
"As she passed through Maine, Annie would interpret a certain expression on someone's face as possibly a family trait. She saw the Stuart in a stranger's clear blue eyes, the Libby in someone's advent…"-Elizabeth Letts, The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America
11. The Berry Pickers
By: Amanda Peters
4.14
Format: 307 pages, Hardcover
A four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a tragic mys… read more
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12. The Frozen River
By: Ariel Lawhon
4.43
Format: 432 pages, Hardcover
A gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-cen… read more
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13. Tom Lake
By: Ann Patchett
3.99
Format: 309 pages, Hardcover
In this beautiful and moving novel about family, love, and growing up, Ann Patchett once again prov… read more
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"You can’t pretend this [Covid] isn’t happening,"-Ann Patchett, Tom Lake
"In the summer the pear trees were fine. In the summer, all that is hideous about a pear tree is hidden by leaves and pears. But once those disguises were removed they were nothing but acres of murder…"-Ann Patchett, Tom Lake
"Hazel, listen to me. I'm going to tell you something important, you need to be brave.' I then explained to the dog how I have told myself for so many years that my career fell apart because I wasn't …"-Ann Patchett, Tom Lake
"It's as if someone bought all the diamonds at Tiffany's, and crushed them into dust, then spread that dust across the water so that it sifts down evenly, filtering through the shards of light that cu…"-Ann Patchett, Tom Lake
14. 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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- adventure
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- nonfiction
- nature
- audiobook
"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
15. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
By: James McBride
4.00
Format: 385 pages, Hardcover
In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new housing de… read more
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16. 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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- adventure
- travel
- nonfiction
- nature
- audiobook
"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
17. Mud, Rocks, Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail
By: Heather Anish Anderson
4.10
Format: 240 pages, Paperback
Despite her success setting a self-supported Fastest Known Time record on the Pacific Crest Trail i… read more
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18. 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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"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
19. The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey
By: Derick Lugo
4.20
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Derick Lugo had never been hiking. He didn't even know if he liked being outside all that much. He … read more
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- nature
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20. Adventure Ready: A Hiker's Guide to Planning, Training & Resiliency
By: Katie Gerber
4.26
Format: None pages, Unknown Binding
This clear and comprehensive DIY guide and manual sets backpackers up for success with detailed inf… read more
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21. Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail: A Picture Book Biography
By: Jennifer Thermes
4.34
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Critically acclaimed artist Jennifer Thermes’s picture book Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian … read more
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