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The Odyssey

The Odyssey

Homer

An ancient Greek epic poem detailing Odysseus’s journey home, exploring themes of perseverance, adventure, and heroism.

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Wild

Wild

Cheryl Strayed

A memoir recounting the author’s transformative solo hike on the Pacific Crest Trail following personal tragedies.

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Shantaram

Shantaram

Gregory David Roberts

A novel based on the author’s life, detailing his escape from prison and adventures in the underworld of Mumbai.

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The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

Alexandre Dumas

A tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, following the journey of Edmond Dantès.

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Seveneves

Seveneves

Neal Stephenson

A sci-fi novel about humanity's survival in space after Earth is rendered uninhabitable, exploring technology, genetics, and survival.

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Deep Survival

Deep Survival

Laurence Gonzales

Explores the psychology and science behind survival, analyzing why some people survive life-threatening situations while others do not.

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What Doesn't Kill Us

What Doesn't Kill Us

Scott Carney

A journalist explores the science of resilience, endurance, and physical adaptation by following extreme conditioning practices.

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Emergency

Emergency

Neil Strauss

A memoir chronicling the author’s journey to prepare for potential disasters, covering survival skills and self-sufficiency.

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Barbarian Days

Barbarian Days

William Finnegan

A memoir of a life spent surfing, reflecting on the culture, adventure, and personal growth found through the sport.

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Lone Survivor

Lone Survivor

Marcus Luttrell

The story of a Navy SEAL's harrowing experience in Afghanistan, highlighting themes of courage and survival.

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Children of Time

Children of Time

Adrian Tchaikovsky

A sci-fi novel about humanity’s attempt to colonize a distant planet, encountering a unique, evolved species.

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The Hobbit

The Hobbit

J. R. R. Tolkien

A classic fantasy novel following the adventures of Bilbo Baggins on a quest to reclaim a lost kingdom and treasure.

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Into Thin Air

Into Thin Air

Jon Krakauer

A harrowing account of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, examining the risks and motivations of high-altitude climbing.

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Hyperion

Hyperion

Dan Simmons

A sci-fi novel following seven pilgrims on a journey to a distant world, blending mythology, mystery, and horror.

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The Pillars of the Earth

The Pillars of the Earth

Ken Follett

A historical novel set in medieval England, focusing on the building of a cathedral and the lives of those involved.

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Moby Dick

Moby Dick

Herman Melville

A novel about the obsessive quest of Captain Ahab to hunt the great white whale, exploring themes of fate and revenge.

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The Name of the Wind

The Name of the Wind

Patrick Rothfuss

A fantasy novel following the life of a gifted young man, blending adventure, magic, and mystery.

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Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary

Andy Weir

A sci-fi novel about an astronaut on a mission to save Earth, blending humor, suspense, and scientific problem-solving.

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Wind, Sand and Stars

Wind, Sand and Stars

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

A memoir about the author’s experiences as an aviator, reflecting on courage, humanity, and the beauty of the natural world.

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Preacher

Preacher

Garth Ennis

A graphic novel series about a preacher who gains divine powers and embarks on a journey to find God.

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The Celestine Prophecy

The Celestine Prophecy

James Redfield

A spiritual adventure novel about discovering life’s meaning through a series of “insights.”

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20000 Leagues Under the Sea

20000 Leagues Under the Sea

Jules Verne

A classic adventure novel following Captain Nemo and his submarine Nautilus, exploring underwater wonders and dangers.

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The Sheltering Sky

The Sheltering Sky

Paul Bowles

A novel about an American couple traveling in North Africa, exploring themes of existentialism and alienation.

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Lost in Shangri-La

Lost in Shangri-La

Mitchell Zuckoff

The true story of a plane crash in New Guinea during WWII and the survivors' struggle for rescue.

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The Midnight Fox

The Midnight Fox

Betsy Byars

A children’s novel about a boy’s adventure in the countryside, exploring themes of nature and friendship.

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In Patagonia

In Patagonia

Bruce Chatwin

A travel memoir chronicling the author’s journey through Patagonia, blending history and personal reflections.

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Life of Pi

Life of Pi

Yann Martel

A novel about a young boy stranded on a lifeboat with a tiger, blending themes of survival, faith, and adventure.

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Natural Born Heroes

Natural Born Heroes

Christopher McDougall

Chronicles the story of Greek resistance fighters during WWII, discussing themes of heroism and physical endurance.

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The Cat's Table

The Cat's Table

Michael Ondaatje

A coming-of-age novel about a boy’s journey on a ship, filled with rich characters and mysteries.

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Ready Player One

Ready Player One

Ernest Cline

A science fiction novel set in a dystopian future where people escape reality by immersing themselves in a virtual world.

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The Dog Stars

The Dog Stars

Peter Heller

A post-apocalyptic novel about a man surviving in Colorado, blending elements of loneliness, survival, and hope.

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Leviathan Wakes

Leviathan Wakes

James S.A. Corey

A science fiction novel about political intrigue, survival, and humanity's place in the universe, set in a colonized solar system.

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Blue Highways

Blue Highways

William Least Heat-Moon

A travel memoir recounting the author’s journey across America’s back roads, capturing the people and places he encounters.

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Season of Storms

Season of Storms

Andrzej Sapkowski

A fantasy novel in *The Witcher* series, following Geralt as he faces new challenges and complex moral choices.

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Shōgun

Shōgun

James Clavell

A historical novel set in 17th-century Japan, following an English navigator’s journey through Japanese politics and culture.

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Starhammer

Starhammer

Christopher B. Rowley

A science fiction novel about an interstellar conflict and a powerful weapon that can alter the fate of civilizations.

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Shadow Divers

Shadow Divers

Robert Kurson

Chronicles the journey of divers who discover a mysterious WWII German U-boat off the New Jersey coast and unravel its history.

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The Great Book of Amber

The Great Book of Amber

Roger Zelazny

A collection of fantasy novels in the *Chronicles of Amber* series, featuring a family of dimension-hopping princes.

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Into the Wild

Into the Wild

Jon Krakauer

Chronicles the journey of Chris McCandless, who ventured into the Alaskan wilderness with tragic consequences, exploring themes of freedom and isolation.

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Underland

Underland

Robert MacFarlane

A journey through underground landscapes, exploring caves, catacombs, and other subterranean worlds.

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Fallen Dragon

Fallen Dragon

Peter F. Hamilton

A science fiction novel following a mercenary’s journey, exploring themes of imperialism and moral conflict.

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Island of the Blue Dolphins

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Scott O'Dell

Based on a true story, this novel follows a young girl’s survival on an isolated island.

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The Secret Commonwealth

The Secret Commonwealth

Philip Pullman

Fantasy novel set in the world of "His Dark Materials," following Lyra Silvertongue as an adult.

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Ringworld

Ringworld

Larry Niven

Sci-fi classic involving an exploration of a massive artificial world, leading to strange discoveries.

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The Lincoln Highway

The Lincoln Highway

Amor Towles

A story about two brothers on a road trip across America in the 1950s, mixing adventure and nostalgia.

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Fate Is the Hunter

Fate Is the Hunter

Ernest K. Gann

A memoir recounting the author’s experiences as a commercial and military pilot, reflecting on fate and survival.

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Blood Meridian

Blood Meridian

Cormac McCarthy

A brutal novel set in the American West, exploring themes of violence, morality, and survival.

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Bringing Down the House

Bringing Down the House

Ben Mezrich

True story of MIT students who used card-counting to win millions in Las Vegas casinos.

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The Spirit of St. Louis

The Spirit of St. Louis

Charles A. Lindbergh

Lindbergh’s account of his historic solo flight across the Atlantic.

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The River of Doubt

The River of Doubt

Candice Millard

Chronicles Teddy Roosevelt’s dangerous expedition down an uncharted river in the Amazon.

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West with the Night

West with the Night

Beryl Markham

The memoir of a pioneering aviator and horse trainer in East Africa.

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Mountain Light

Mountain Light

Galen Rowell

A photography book capturing Rowell's adventures and the beauty of the natural world.

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Sea Kayaking In Baja

Sea Kayaking In Baja

Andromeda Romano-Lax

A guide to sea kayaking adventures in Baja, Mexico.

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The Long Way

The Long Way

Bernard Moitessier

Memoir of a solo circumnavigation of the globe, reflecting on life and the sea.

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You Shall Know Our Velocity!

You Shall Know Our Velocity!

Dave Eggers

A novel about two friends on a global trip to distribute their money to those in need.

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Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates

Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates

Tom Robbins

Satirical adventure novel with a philosophical twist.

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In the Heart of the Sea

In the Heart of the Sea

Nathaniel Philbrick

Nonfiction account of the whaleship Essex tragedy that inspired *Moby-Dick*.

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Frisco Kid

Frisco Kid

Jack London

Story of adventure and resilience during the Klondike Gold Rush.

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Into the Silence

Into the Silence

Wade Davis

Story of World War I soldiers and their subsequent quest to climb Mount Everest.

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