• Adult Programming Newsletter •
May 9-15
Lonely Planet Edition
 
Lonely Planet Global publishers are known for their phrasebooks and themed travel guidebooks. Their series for kids and teens include far-out titles like The Daredevil's Guide to Outer Space and Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts, while their adult books intertwine travel with history and science: In Her Footsteps: Where Trailblazing Women Changed the World or Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism.
 
Pro tip: Run an advanced search in the catalog with "Lonely Planet" as the publisher, and you'll discover hundreds of great books to inspire your next exploration!
 
Books for Explorers
Epic Runs of the World
by Richard Askwith

Explore 50 of the world's greatest running routes, from short urban runs to cross-country trails and must-do marathons. Entries include China's Great Wall Marathon, the Amalfi Coast's Path of the Gods, Australia's Blue Mountains Ultra, the 10K Great Ethiopian Run, Chicago's Lakefront Trail, and the Barkley Marathons.
Lonely Planet's Natural World
by Lonely Planet Publications

This beautiful and inspiring book is an authoritative and timely account of our planet's natural wonders, explaining how and why our bodies and brains benefit from being in nature. Lonely Planet offers a wealth of knowledge on where in the world we can experience the natural world through forest bathing, mountain hikes, and wild swimming.
The Unique States of America
by Amy C Balfour

Inspiring you to travel off the beaten path, this wonderful guide takes you on a journey across the 50 states to discover the country’s most iconic – and unique – destinations and experiences.
Lonely Planet's Global Chocolate Tour
by Lonely Planet Food

Explore the delicious world of chocolate with Lonely Planet. Packed with find chocolate makers across six continents, and with tips on everything from where to get Germany's best black forest cake to the hotspots for hot chocolate, our experts show you where to treat your sweet tooth. Includes Tokyo, Brussels, London, Sydney, Johannesburg, San Francisco, Oaxaca, Toronto and more.
Programs
ABC's of
Bike Maintenance

Air Brakes Chain
Tune up your bike before hitting the trail with Terry Brinton of NIC's Outdoor Pursuits.
North Idaho Reads
with Emily Ruskovich
 
Emily tells us about her writing process and how she transformed Idaho from a short story to a Dublin International Literary Award-winning novel.

Seed Starting
in the Northwest

Part 2 of Seed Starting in the Northwest features thinning and hardening off your seeds.
Happy gardening!
Weekly Dose of Happiness
Lonely Planet & Atlas Obscura

When you want to know more about the coolest places to visit, LonelyPlanet.com has you covered! And when Lonely Planet's book about chocolate has your mouth watering, Atlas Obscura provides mini history lessons with articles like this one, which describes how a botanist/pirate helped introduce Europe to hot chocolate. Whether you're looking for a fun trip or a great dive into history, Lonely Planet and Atlas Obscura scour the corners of the globe for the info you need!

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