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items Most of my reading tends to fall into two main categories: fantasy and science fiction, and non-fiction travel writing. I love taking a break from the constant buzz of social media and news to let my mind wander through imaginative worlds filled with...
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Fantasy Fiction
Travel Guides
Fantasy Fiction
Fantasy fiction is more than just a way to escape the everyday—it’s an invitation to step into entirely new worlds, where the rules are different, the possibilities are endless, and you can become something—or someone—entirely new. It’s about more th...
Currently on my side table, Whispers of the Wolf is a tale of destiny, betrayal, and the enduring power of love.
Whispers of the Wolf - The Prophecy: Book One
I have read this series over and over the years, this is just magical. On a beautiful world called Pern, an ancient way of life is about to come under attack. Lessa is an outcast survivor—her parents murdered, her birthright stolen—a strong young wom...
The Dragonriders of Pern Series
This is another 3 books in the Pern series that I give 2 thumbs up and everybody elses thumbs as well... As destruction falls from the sky, Menolly has only one dream: to sing, play, and weave the music that comes to her so easily—she wishes to becom...
Harper Hall of Pern Trilogy Boxed Set
What more can be said about these classics, I don't know how many times I have read them but they are so worth it... When Thorin Oakenshield and his band of dwarves embark upon a dangerous quest to reclaim the hoard of gold stolen from them by the e...
Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: Hobbit & LOTR
"Sometimes," she said, "it's not the visions themselves that are mistaken, but how we interpret them. Often, you can't truly understand what you've seen until you have some distance and perspective."
The Lace Reader
Sir Terry Pratchett, a writer of boundless imagination often likened to literary giants like Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, and Douglas Adams, crafted a rich and satirical universe all his own. In this world, wizards, witches, scholars, fairies, watchmen...
The Color of Magic: A Discworld Novel (Wizards, 1)
Travel Guides
I blog about travel in New England (https://jeff-foliage.com) and these are some of my travel books that I keep to plan foliage excursions.
I don't leave home without my Gazetteers. This combined volume with NH and VT means you can travel with just one book to cover both states. Combine this with your phone or cars GPS and you will be able to locate many wonderful places.
Delorme Atlas & Gazetteer: New Hampshire, Vermont
I don't leave home without my Gazetteers. This volume with the roads and features of Massachusetts means you can travel all over from the coast to the Pioneer Valley to the Berkshires. Combine this with your phone or cars GPS and you will be able to ...
Delorme Atlas & Gazetteer Massachusetts
I don't leave home without my Gazetteers. This volume with the roads and features of Maine and means you can travel all over from Down East along coast to Rangeley and the Eastern White Mountains to Katahdin in the north. Combine this with your phone...
Maine Atlas & Gazetteer (Delorme)
A great book to research which Vermont covered bridges you want to go find this weekend, combine with a Gazetteer to find even more things to visit
Covered Bridges of Vermont
In this region, nature shows off in all four seasons—from breathtaking autumn foliage and snowy ski slopes to sparkling lakes and scenic coastlines in summer. With Frommer’s, you’ll get the trusted advice and insider tips that have defined the brand ...
Frommer's New England (Complete Guide)
Whether you're a visitor or a local, this guide offers something for everyone—with a convenient trip planner that spotlights top hikes accessible by public transportation, plus trails ideal for kids, dogs, all abilities, and winter activities like sn...
Best Day Hikes Near Boston: 60 Trails Guide
Part of the Acadia National Park guide series, Acadia’s Carriage Roads explores the rich history, geology, and biology of the area. It offers practical tips and detailed maps to help visitors make the most of their experience—whether they’re walking,...
Acadia's Carriage Roads Guide
"Salem Cornerstones" is a unique blend of history book, photo album, and guidebook, capturing the essence of one of America's most storied cities. This essential companion to historic Salem explores key chapters in its past—from maritime trade and th...
Salem Cornerstones: Historic City Guide