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player ready...Create your perfect playlist, grab some snacks and buckle up for an adventure with the Amazing Book Challenge’s “Hit the Road” category. Whether you’re in it for the miles or the memories, these road trip reads are going the literary distance — no GPS required.
To see the full list of recommendations and other categories, go to www.naperville-lib.org/ABC.
“All Fours” by Miranda July
Leaving behind her family, an artist plans to head out on a solo adventure. Instead, she spontaneously exits the highway, holes up in a local motel and embarks on a quest for a new kind of freedom.
“The Bean Trees” by Barbara Kingsolver
Taylor Greer’s only goal is to leave her Kentucky home and not get pregnant. Yet throughout her cross-country journey, she inherits a 3-year-old Native American girl named Turtle.
“One Plus One” by Jojo Moyes
Jess’ life is a disaster until tech millionaire Ed enters her life. In an unselfish act, Ed offers to drive her and her dysfunctional family to the Math Olympiad in this irresistible rom-com.
“How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund?” By Anna Montague
Magda’s best friend is dead, but that’s not going to stop her from taking one last road trip with her. With Sara’s urn in tow, Magda must confront hidden truths and her own identity.
“Jill is Not Happy” by Kaira Rouda
Jill and Jack are happily married college sweethearts … allegedly. Jack wants out of the charade of his marriage, but he doesn’t know what Jill is hiding. And she’ll do whatever it takes to keep him.
“In the Face of the Sun” by Denny S. Bryce
With the help of her reckless aunt, Frankie Saunders flees to Los Angeles to escape her abusive husband and resolve her past.
“Here We Go Again” by Alison Cochrun
When their beloved former teacher requests a road trip across the country, childhood friends Logan and Rosemary embark on a life-changing summer trip in this queer rom-com.
“Nightmare of a Trip” by Maureen Kilmer
The Somersets are headed out on the great American summer road trip, but first they’ll encounter creepy waterparks, haunted Cracker Barrels and more. What could go wrong?
“The Travelling Cat Chronicles” by Hiro Arikawa
Nana, the cat, and his owner, Satoru, embark on a journey across Japan to visit three of Satoru’s friends as they learn the meaning of gratitude, loyalty and love.
“The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters” by Balli Kaur Jaswal
Three sisters must return to India to carry out their mother’s dying wish and unearth the truth about their mother’s past and their own lives.
“A Dog Named Beautiful” by Rob Kugler
When U.S. Marine Rob returns from war, his only comfort is his dog, Bella. But Bella has cancer, and Rob will do anything to make the last few months with his best friend memorable, including driving across the country in the adventure of a lifetime.
“Overground Railroad” by Candacy Taylor
Explore the history and lasting impact of the Green Book, the Black travel guide to America, used from 1936 to 1966.
“The Vagabonds” by Jeff Guinn
Dive into the fascinating story behind Henry Ford and Thomas Edison’s annual summer road trips and their legendary friendship.
Ashlee Conour is the marketing specialist at Naperville Public Library.