Wander(lust): Letters From A Wanderer

by Jasmine Mah

Travel through memories of first loves and heartbreak set around the globe in places like iconic New York City in the morning and Rome at twilight. This collection of wanderlust-filled moments captured in words will satisfy anyone who has ever loved and lost a person, a city, or another life.

81 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wander(lust) is a delightful collection of short 1-2 page stories that could be called 'aperitivo' prose. The author tells tales of love and loss around the globe. From the wonderful awkwardness of meeting face to face with a long distance love to anguish at the loss of a parent, her words are fluid and concise. For a few moments, the reader is transported to locations exotic-or not-and is immersed in the story.
The cover design brings a beloved sense of nostalgia to those of us who miss receiving 'real' mail. Enjoy Wander(lust) by candlelight with an ample glass of Negroamaro or Nero d'Avola. Salute!

[Kristine Fifer Ripamonti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wander(lust): Letters From A Wanderer is a page-turner. Jasmin's book is a perfect compilation of stories. The writer intended to relate to all those out there; who, like me, enjoy traveling and discovering new people and places. Through the numerous different stories, one can go to different locations, meet new people, and shed a few tears. It is a perfect book to read snuggled up on the couch, blanket, and a glass of wine.

[Bianca Rusu · Rating 5 out of 5]

The essays in this book have struck a chord with me. Jasmine writes with great sensibility about moments of life that could be considered simple or mundane, while they are nothing short of extraordinary. Having traveled, living abroad and having a personal connection with Italy has made me feel like she was putting into words many of my experiences and emotions. It’s a book I will for sure take with me around Italy and read again.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

I suppose I am somewhat bias because I know the author, but I really enjoyed Jasmine’s book. It’s a book full of short stories that really pull you into the worlds created on the page for the reader. The stories are poetic and sincere. I recommend this book to anyone that considers themselves a traveling romantic.

[Ruba · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short essays about the author falling in love with travel, Italy and Italian men with green eyes. Even though it was too brief for such a painful loss, the essay about her father dying from cancer was the most poignant.

[Hannah Phelvin-hartley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful collection of stories that I was really able to connect with. Mah has constructed some very clever concepts and conceits in these short stories. Recommended for all wanderers.

[Danielle Hadjin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I follow this author on insta and wow she is goals. I'm quite the hopeless romantic and had yet to find such a similar traveler-romantic soul. Even the fact that she has fallen in-love with Italy, and Italians, and New York, and New Yorkers, is so amazing and similar to my own experiences. I really enjoyed her stories about traveling on planes as well. Best book I've read in so long- it speaks to so many people, and my mom is quite the fan too. She read it in one sitting!