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2025 BPL Reading Challenge: January

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Our theme for January is... A Book Set in a Faraway Place! Check out some of these books for this months theme. bplrc

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Turn Right at Machu Picchu

Turn Right at Machu Picchu

Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at A Time

by Adams, Mark

eBook - 2011

Follow the author’s journey as he retraces Hiram Bingham III's discovery of the ancient citadel Machu Picchu in Peru's Andes Mountains, detailing his challenges with basic survival tools and his experiences alongside local guides. Follow the author’s journey as he retraces Hiram Bingham III's discovery of the ancient citadel Machu Picchu in Peru's Andes Mountains, detailing his challenges with basic survival tools and his experiences alongside local guides. Show less

Follow the author’s journey as he retraces Hiram Bingham III's discovery of the ancient citadel Machu Picchu in Peru's Andes Mountains, detailing his challenges with basic survival tools and his experiences alongside local guides. Follow the author’s journey as he retraces Hiram Bingham III's discovery of the ancient citadel Machu Picchu in Peru's Andes Mountains, detailing his challenges with basic survival tools and his experiences alongside local guides. Show less

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Americanah

Americanah

by Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi

Large Print - 2016

A young woman from Nigeria leaves her home and the love she once knew to begin a new chapter in America. However, as she navigates her new life, she discovers that the reality of her dreams is far more complex and challenging than she anticipated. A young woman from Nigeria leaves her home and the love she once knew to begin a new chapter in America. However, as she navigates her new life, she discovers that the reality of her dreams is far more complex and challenging than she anticipated. Show less

A young woman from Nigeria leaves her home and the love she once knew to begin a new chapter in America. However, as she navigates her new life, she discovers that the reality of her dreams is far more complex and challenging than she anticipated. A young woman from Nigeria leaves her home and the love she once knew to begin a new chapter in America. However, as she navigates her new life, she discovers that the reality of her dreams is far more complex and challenging than she anticipated. Show less

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The Vineyards of Champagne

The Vineyards of Champagne

by Blackwell, Juliet

Book - 2020

In present-day Champagne, France, widowed Rosalyn visits to select top wines for her Napa, California job. There, she uncovers a collection of WWI letters...Show more In present-day Champagne, France, widowed Rosalyn visits to select top wines for her Napa, California job. There, she uncovers a collection of WWI letters detailing the lives of women and children sheltered in the caves. Through the discovery of the letters, sets an inspiring journey of hope and healing. Show less

In present-day Champagne, France, widowed Rosalyn visits to select top wines for her Napa, California job. There, she uncovers a collection of WWI letters...Show more In present-day Champagne, France, widowed Rosalyn visits to select top wines for her Napa, California job. There, she uncovers a collection of WWI letters detailing the lives of women and children sheltered in the caves. Through the discovery of the letters, sets an inspiring journey of hope and healing. Show less

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In A Sunburned Country

In A Sunburned Country

by Bryson, Bill

Book - 2012

A deliciously funny and fact-filled adventure far beyond the tourist path of Australia! A deliciously funny and fact-filled adventure far beyond the tourist path of Australia! Show less

A deliciously funny and fact-filled adventure far beyond the tourist path of Australia! A deliciously funny and fact-filled adventure far beyond the tourist path of Australia! Show less

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The Alchemist

The Alchemist

by Coelho, Paulo

Book - 2010

An adaptation of a modern classic following a young shepherd who journeys from Spain to Egypt in search of treasure hidden in the Pyramids. An adaptation of a modern classic following a young shepherd who journeys from Spain to Egypt in search of treasure hidden in the Pyramids. Show less

An adaptation of a modern classic following a young shepherd who journeys from Spain to Egypt in search of treasure hidden in the Pyramids. An adaptation of a modern classic following a young shepherd who journeys from Spain to Egypt in search of treasure hidden in the Pyramids. Show less

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Eat, Pray, Love

Eat, Pray, Love

One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India, and Indonesia

by Gilbert, Elizabeth

Book - 2006

Follow the author’s journey of leaving her job to travel the world for a year after facing a midlife crisis and divorce. Her quest leads her to three destinations, Italy, India and Indonesia. Follow the author’s journey of leaving her job to travel the world for a year after facing a midlife crisis and divorce. Her quest leads her to three destinations, Italy, India and Indonesia. Show less

Follow the author’s journey of leaving her job to travel the world for a year after facing a midlife crisis and divorce. Her quest leads her to three destinations, Italy, India and Indonesia. Follow the author’s journey of leaving her job to travel the world for a year after facing a midlife crisis and divorce. Her quest leads her to three destinations, Italy, India and Indonesia. Show less

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The Great Alone

The Great Alone

by Hannah, Kristin

Book - 2018

A gripping story about the Allbright family, who move to the remote wilderness of Alaska in search of a new beginning after Ernt, a Vietnam War veteran, returns home deeply changed. Will the family persevere through the ultimate test of survival. A gripping story about the Allbright family, who move to the remote wilderness of Alaska in search of a new beginning after Ernt, a Vietnam War veteran, returns home deeply changed. Will the family persevere through the ultimate test of survival. Show less

A gripping story about the Allbright family, who move to the remote wilderness of Alaska in search of a new beginning after Ernt, a Vietnam War veteran, returns home deeply changed. Will the family persevere through the ultimate test of survival. A gripping story about the Allbright family, who move to the remote wilderness of Alaska in search of a new beginning after Ernt, a Vietnam War veteran, returns home deeply changed. Will the family persevere through the ultimate test of survival. Show less

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Lands of Lost Borders

Lands of Lost Borders

Out of Bounds on the Silk Road

by Harris, Kate

Book - 2018

A captivating memoir of exploration, adventure, and self-discovery. Driven by a desire to push beyond the edges of known worlds, Harris sets out with her friend to bike the legendary Silk Road. A captivating memoir of exploration, adventure, and self-discovery. Driven by a desire to push beyond the edges of known worlds, Harris sets out with her friend to bike the legendary Silk Road. Show less

A captivating memoir of exploration, adventure, and self-discovery. Driven by a desire to push beyond the edges of known worlds, Harris sets out with her friend to bike the legendary Silk Road. A captivating memoir of exploration, adventure, and self-discovery. Driven by a desire to push beyond the edges of known worlds, Harris sets out with her friend to bike the legendary Silk Road. Show less

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The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner

by Hosseini, Khaled

Book - 2003

Set in Kabul, just before the Russian invasion, tells a story of two childhood friends who share a bond like brothers, yet are bound by the stark divide of master and servant. Set in Kabul, just before the Russian invasion, tells a story of two childhood friends who share a bond like brothers, yet are bound by the stark divide of master and servant. Show less

Set in Kabul, just before the Russian invasion, tells a story of two childhood friends who share a bond like brothers, yet are bound by the stark divide of master and servant. Set in Kabul, just before the Russian invasion, tells a story of two childhood friends who share a bond like brothers, yet are bound by the stark divide of master and servant. Show less

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Heart Berries

Heart Berries

A Memoir

by Mailhot, Terese Marie

Book - 2018

Set on the Seabird Island Reservation in British Columbia, Terese Mailhot tells her story. Enduring a troubled upbringing and being diagnosed with PTSD and Bipolar II, she turns to writing as a way to heal from her trauma. Set on the Seabird Island Reservation in British Columbia, Terese Mailhot tells her story. Enduring a troubled upbringing and being diagnosed with PTSD and Bipolar II, she turns to writing as a way to heal from her trauma. Show less

Set on the Seabird Island Reservation in British Columbia, Terese Mailhot tells her story. Enduring a troubled upbringing and being diagnosed with PTSD and Bipolar II, she turns to writing as a way to heal from her trauma. Set on the Seabird Island Reservation in British Columbia, Terese Mailhot tells her story. Enduring a troubled upbringing and being diagnosed with PTSD and Bipolar II, she turns to writing as a way to heal from her trauma. Show less

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Life of Pi

Life of Pi

by Martel, Yann

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The tale of a young man who endures a terrifying shipwreck and spends months stranded in a lifeboat with a formidable Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. The tale of a young man who endures a terrifying shipwreck and spends months stranded in a lifeboat with a formidable Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Show less

The tale of a young man who endures a terrifying shipwreck and spends months stranded in a lifeboat with a formidable Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. The tale of a young man who endures a terrifying shipwreck and spends months stranded in a lifeboat with a formidable Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Show less

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Out of Istanbul

Out of Istanbul

A Journey of Discovery Along the Silk Road

by Ollivier, Bernard

Book - 2019

After retiring and losing his wife, journalist Bernard Ollivier found purpose by hiking the Way of St. James, then the Silk Road. After retiring and losing his wife, journalist Bernard Ollivier found purpose by hiking the Way of St. James, then the Silk Road. Show less

After retiring and losing his wife, journalist Bernard Ollivier found purpose by hiking the Way of St. James, then the Silk Road. After retiring and losing his wife, journalist Bernard Ollivier found purpose by hiking the Way of St. James, then the Silk Road. Show less

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Around the World in 80 Trains

Around the World in 80 Trains

A 45,000-mile Adventure

by Rajesh, Monisha

Book - 2019

Monisha Rajesh set out to travel 45,000 miles around the world in 80 train journeys, exploring stunning railways like Tibet’s Qinghai railway and the luxurious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Monisha Rajesh set out to travel 45,000 miles around the world in 80 train journeys, exploring stunning railways like Tibet’s Qinghai railway and the luxurious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Show less

Monisha Rajesh set out to travel 45,000 miles around the world in 80 train journeys, exploring stunning railways like Tibet’s Qinghai railway and the luxurious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Monisha Rajesh set out to travel 45,000 miles around the world in 80 train journeys, exploring stunning railways like Tibet’s Qinghai railway and the luxurious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Show less

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The God of Small Things

The God of Small Things

by Roy, Arundhati

Book - 2017

Set in Kerala, India, in 1969, *The God of Small Things* follows twins Rahel and Estha as they experience how a single day can shatter their world. With t...Show more Set in Kerala, India, in 1969, *The God of Small Things* follows twins Rahel and Estha as they experience how a single day can shatter their world. With the innocence of children, they try to build a childhood amidst the turmoil of their fractured family. Show less

Set in Kerala, India, in 1969, *The God of Small Things* follows twins Rahel and Estha as they experience how a single day can shatter their world. With t...Show more Set in Kerala, India, in 1969, *The God of Small Things* follows twins Rahel and Estha as they experience how a single day can shatter their world. With the innocence of children, they try to build a childhood amidst the turmoil of their fractured family. Show less

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Off the Rails

Off the Rails

A Train Trip Through Life

by Severgnini, Beppe

Book - 2019

An engaging compilation of travel stories delving into passion for trains and the insights of rail adventures and how it impacts our understanding on culture and identity. An engaging compilation of travel stories delving into passion for trains and the insights of rail adventures and how it impacts our understanding on culture and identity. Show less

An engaging compilation of travel stories delving into passion for trains and the insights of rail adventures and how it impacts our understanding on culture and identity. An engaging compilation of travel stories delving into passion for trains and the insights of rail adventures and how it impacts our understanding on culture and identity. Show less

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Wild

Wild

From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

by Strayed, Cheryl

Book - 2013

A powerful and inspiring memoir, that tells the story of a 1,100 mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe...and built her back up again. A powerful and inspiring memoir, that tells the story of a 1,100 mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe...and built her back up again. Show less

A powerful and inspiring memoir, that tells the story of a 1,100 mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe...and built her back up again. A powerful and inspiring memoir, that tells the story of a 1,100 mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe...and built her back up again. Show less

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The Twice-born

The Twice-born

Life and Death on the Ganges

by Taseer, Aatish

Book - 2019

A depiction of the clash between tradition and modernity in India, explored through the experiences of the Brahmins in the sacred city of Benares. A depiction of the clash between tradition and modernity in India, explored through the experiences of the Brahmins in the sacred city of Benares. Show less

A depiction of the clash between tradition and modernity in India, explored through the experiences of the Brahmins in the sacred city of Benares. A depiction of the clash between tradition and modernity in India, explored through the experiences of the Brahmins in the sacred city of Benares. Show less

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The Outlaw Ocean

The Outlaw Ocean

Journeys Across the Last Untamed Frontier

by Urbina, Ian

Book - 2019

Ian Urbina, delivers a gripping account of his years spent investigating the high seas, uncovering the industries that exploit them and the individuals who often engage in criminal activities to make a living there. Ian Urbina, delivers a gripping account of his years spent investigating the high seas, uncovering the industries that exploit them and the individuals who often engage in criminal activities to make a living there. Show less

Ian Urbina, delivers a gripping account of his years spent investigating the high seas, uncovering the industries that exploit them and the individuals who often engage in criminal activities to make a living there. Ian Urbina, delivers a gripping account of his years spent investigating the high seas, uncovering the industries that exploit them and the individuals who often engage in criminal activities to make a living there. Show less

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Cutting for Stone

Cutting for Stone

by Verghese, Abraham

Large Print - 2011

A sweeping novel about twin brothers, Marion and Shiva, born to an Indian nun and a British surgeon in Ethiopia. Orphaned at birth and raised in a chaotic...Show more A sweeping novel about twin brothers, Marion and Shiva, born to an Indian nun and a British surgeon in Ethiopia. Orphaned at birth and raised in a chaotic yet loving medical mission, the brothers share a deep bond that is tested by love, betrayal, and political upheaval. Show less

A sweeping novel about twin brothers, Marion and Shiva, born to an Indian nun and a British surgeon in Ethiopia. Orphaned at birth and raised in a chaotic...Show more A sweeping novel about twin brothers, Marion and Shiva, born to an Indian nun and a British surgeon in Ethiopia. Orphaned at birth and raised in a chaotic yet loving medical mission, the brothers share a deep bond that is tested by love, betrayal, and political upheaval. Show less

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Beautiful Ruins

Beautiful Ruins

by Walter, Jess

Book - 2013

An almost-love affair that begins on the Italian coast in 1962 and resurfaces fifty years later in Hollywood. An almost-love affair that begins on the Italian coast in 1962 and resurfaces fifty years later in Hollywood. Show less

An almost-love affair that begins on the Italian coast in 1962 and resurfaces fifty years later in Hollywood. An almost-love affair that begins on the Italian coast in 1962 and resurfaces fifty years later in Hollywood. Show less

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From My Mother's Back

From My Mother's Back

A Journey From Kenya to Canada

by Wane, Njoki Nathani

Book - 2020

Njoki Wane recounts her journey from working alongside her mother on their small coffee farm in Kenya to becoming a professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. Njoki Wane recounts her journey from working alongside her mother on their small coffee farm in Kenya to becoming a professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. Show less

Njoki Wane recounts her journey from working alongside her mother on their small coffee farm in Kenya to becoming a professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. Njoki Wane recounts her journey from working alongside her mother on their small coffee farm in Kenya to becoming a professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. Show less

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