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Traveling Across AmericaSummer is here, so pack up the car and family for a fun-filled discovery of our great country. Or if you would rather save gas, just check out a few of these books which highlight places far and near throughout the fifty states. Armchair Travel Reader's Club presents "Armchair Travel" - a virtual "trip" that you can take from the comfort of your favorite easy chair! American Classics No matter how many times you read them, there is always something new to discover in these timeless American Classics. Featured Review: 
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill BrysonTravel writer/adventurer Bill Bryson takes the reader on a humorous hike along the Appalachian Trail in his book, A Walk in the Woods. Setting out in North Georgia and hiking through North Carolina and Virginia, Bryson’s account is full of laugh-out-loud observations on hiking, the Trail, and the people he encounters along the way. Written from the perspective of a casual, weekend hiker, A Walk in the Woods will educate and amuse anyone from the armchair adventurer to the rugged outdoorsy-type. In fact, after reading the book, don’t be too surprised to find yourself driving west, in search of your own adventures on the AT. Reviewed by David S., University City Regional  
Here is an excerpt from documentary filmmaker, Ken Burns' review of The Great Bridge by David McCullough :
My favorite book is The Great Bridge, the epic story of the Brooklyn Bridge by David McCullough. It reminded me of the power of history and inspired me to make a film on that subject. Read more Celebrity Reviews  
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Philip Gulley, a Quaker pastor, was born in Camby, Indiana. At the age of 19, he left home to see what the world had to offer. During his time away, he attended Marian College in Indianapolis, where he studied theology and sociology. He then attended Christian Theological Seminary where he graduated with honors. While serving as pastor at Irvington Friends Meeting, Paul Harvey, Jr. and Dina Kinnan discovered Gulley’s writing when they attended a worship meeting. They passed on his newsletters to a publisher, and the rest is history. Gulley’s first book, Front Porch Tales, is a collection of essays from these newsletters. After about eighteen years away, Gulley returned to Camby with his family. He currently serves as pastor at Fairfield Friends Meeting, and he continues to write on a daily basis. Gulley’s writing is not limited to just books; check out his blog to learn more about him.
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Reader’s Club honors Meri, a librarian at University City Regional Library. She has reviewed both fiction and non-fiction for adults and teens. Here are her thoughts on reading and writing reviews:
No one was surprised when I announced my plans to become a librarian. I’ve been addicted to reading since I learned how. One of my earliest memories is of leaving my class group to go sit in the stacks and read in my elementary school library. The librarian must have noticed I was missing from the group, but allowed me to pursue my own reading, and I’ve been doing so ever since. I’ve been through phases when I read for pleasure or escape, and I’ve read books across all genres. At the moment I read for knowledge. There’s so much I don’t know about the world! The nonfiction I read is normally history, biography, or science, and I’ve always been fascinated with mythology and folklore. I have recently rediscovered my love for literature. If you pinned me down, I’d have to choose Salman Rushdie and Haruki Murakami as my favorite authors and Midnight’s Children and The Master and Margarita as my favorite books, though I also love Vladimir Nabokov, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Neil Gaiman. I like graphic novels, and both of my cats are named for characters in The Sandman. My perfect book will teach me about a different time and culture as well as make me reexamine my personal philosophy. Read Book Reviews by our Featured Reviewer 
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