Walking Books

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Wanderlust: A History of Walking Wanderlust: A History of Walking (Paperback)
by (shelved 146 times as walking)
avg rating 3.89 — 6,554 ratings — published 2014
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The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot (Hardcover)
by (shelved 117 times as walking)
avg rating 4.12 — 11,928 ratings — published 2012
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 92 times as walking)
avg rating 4.07 — 453,545 ratings — published 1998
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The Salt Path The Salt Path (Hardcover)
by (shelved 82 times as walking)
avg rating 3.92 — 106,223 ratings — published 2018
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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 80 times as walking)
avg rating 4.07 — 881,425 ratings — published 2012
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Walking: One Step at a Time Walking: One Step at a Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 72 times as walking)
avg rating 3.77 — 5,687 ratings — published 2019
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A Philosophy of Walking A Philosophy of Walking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 67 times as walking)
avg rating 3.69 — 8,429 ratings — published 2009
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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, #1) The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Harold Fry, #1)
by (shelved 65 times as walking)
avg rating 3.94 — 198,330 ratings — published 2012
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Walking Walking (Paperback)
by (shelved 53 times as walking)
avg rating 3.72 — 11,511 ratings — published 1861
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The Lost Art of Walking: The History, Science, and Literature of Pedestrianism The Lost Art of Walking: The History, Science, and Literature of Pedestrianism (Hardcover)
by (shelved 48 times as walking)
avg rating 3.26 — 769 ratings — published 2008
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Flâneuse: Women Walk the City in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Venice and London Flâneuse: Women Walk the City in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Venice and London (Hardcover)
by (shelved 45 times as walking)
avg rating 3.58 — 4,254 ratings — published 2017
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In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration (Hardcover)
by (shelved 43 times as walking)
avg rating 3.33 — 2,727 ratings — published 2019
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A Time of Gifts (Trilogy, #1) A Time of Gifts (Trilogy, #1)
by (shelved 40 times as walking)
avg rating 4.03 — 10,016 ratings — published 1977
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The Rings of Saturn The Rings of Saturn (Paperback)
by (shelved 39 times as walking)
avg rating 4.22 — 18,418 ratings — published 1995
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Landlines Landlines (Hardcover)
by (shelved 37 times as walking)
avg rating 4.24 — 11,083 ratings — published 2022
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52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time 52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 37 times as walking)
avg rating 3.93 — 2,452 ratings — published 2022
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Walking Home: A Poet's Journey Walking Home: A Poet's Journey (Hardcover)
by (shelved 35 times as walking)
avg rating 3.73 — 2,667 ratings — published 2012
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Wanderers: A History of Women Walking Wanderers: A History of Women Walking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 33 times as walking)
avg rating 3.43 — 1,633 ratings — published 2020
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A Walking Life: Reclaiming Our Health and Our Freedom One Step at a Time A Walking Life: Reclaiming Our Health and Our Freedom One Step at a Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 33 times as walking)
avg rating 3.70 — 371 ratings — published
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The Living Mountain The Living Mountain (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as walking)
avg rating 4.26 — 9,861 ratings — published 1977
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Of Walking in Ice: Munich-Paris, 11/23 to 12/14, 1974 Of Walking in Ice: Munich-Paris, 11/23 to 12/14, 1974 (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as walking)
avg rating 3.79 — 3,990 ratings — published 1978
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You Are Here You Are Here (Hardcover)
by (shelved 32 times as walking)
avg rating 3.98 — 99,635 ratings — published 2024
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Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 32 times as walking)
avg rating 4.11 — 32,592 ratings — published 2014
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The Wild Silence The Wild Silence (Hardcover)
by (shelved 30 times as walking)
avg rating 3.91 — 19,471 ratings — published 2020
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On Trails: An Exploration On Trails: An Exploration (Hardcover)
by (shelved 30 times as walking)
avg rating 3.95 — 9,191 ratings — published 2016
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Between the Woods and the Water (Trilogy, #2) Between the Woods and the Water (Trilogy, #2)
by (shelved 29 times as walking)
avg rating 4.28 — 3,792 ratings — published 1986
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A Field Guide to Getting Lost A Field Guide to Getting Lost (Paperback)
by (shelved 29 times as walking)
avg rating 3.90 — 21,500 ratings — published 2005
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Windswept: Walking the Paths of Trailblazing Women Windswept: Walking the Paths of Trailblazing Women (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as walking)
avg rating 4.05 — 1,472 ratings — published
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Rain: Four Walks in English Weather Rain: Four Walks in English Weather (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as walking)
avg rating 3.83 — 824 ratings — published 2016
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To the River: A Journey Beneath the Surface To the River: A Journey Beneath the Surface (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as walking)
avg rating 3.76 — 2,775 ratings — published 2011
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In Praise of Paths: Walking through Time and Nature In Praise of Paths: Walking through Time and Nature (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as walking)
avg rating 3.82 — 989 ratings — published 2018
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Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as walking)
avg rating 3.84 — 33,867 ratings — published 2017
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How to Walk (Mindfulness Essentials, #4) How to Walk (Mindfulness Essentials, #4)
by (shelved 21 times as walking)
avg rating 4.16 — 3,080 ratings — published 2013
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Reveries of the Solitary Walker Reveries of the Solitary Walker (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as walking)
avg rating 3.61 — 7,796 ratings — published 1782
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Things Become Other Things: A Walking Memoir Things Become Other Things: A Walking Memoir (Hardcover)
by (shelved 20 times as walking)
avg rating 4.23 — 1,643 ratings — published 2025
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Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time (Hardcover)
by (shelved 20 times as walking)
avg rating 4.31 — 8,991 ratings — published 2012
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A Walk Across America A Walk Across America (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.04 — 12,520 ratings — published 1979
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On Looking: Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes On Looking: Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as walking)
avg rating 3.51 — 5,189 ratings — published 2013
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Open City Open City (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as walking)
avg rating 3.49 — 17,750 ratings — published 2011
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London Orbital London Orbital (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as walking)
avg rating 3.69 — 864 ratings — published 2002
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The Songlines The Songlines (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as walking)
avg rating 3.96 — 12,648 ratings — published 1987
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Tracks: A Woman's Solo Trek Across 1700 Miles of Australian Outback Tracks: A Woman's Solo Trek Across 1700 Miles of Australian Outback (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as walking)
avg rating 3.93 — 18,088 ratings — published 1980
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Nightwalking: A Nocturnal History of London Nightwalking: A Nocturnal History of London (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as walking)
avg rating 3.69 — 347 ratings — published 2015
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Walking the Woods and the Water: In  Patrick Leigh Fermor's footsteps from the Hook of Holland to the Golden Horn Walking the Woods and the Water: In Patrick Leigh Fermor's footsteps from the Hook of Holland to the Golden Horn (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as walking)
avg rating 4.16 — 566 ratings — published 2014
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The Broken Road: From the Iron Gates to Mount Athos (Trilogy, #3) The Broken Road: From the Iron Gates to Mount Athos (Trilogy, #3)
by (shelved 16 times as walking)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,821 ratings — published 2013
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The Wild Places The Wild Places (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as walking)
avg rating 4.25 — 5,830 ratings — published 2007
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The Long Walk The Long Walk (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as walking)
avg rating 3.99 — 300,437 ratings — published 1979
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Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as walking)
avg rating 3.51 — 10,119 ratings — published 2003
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Sur les chemins noirs Sur les chemins noirs (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 15 times as walking)
avg rating 3.50 — 2,491 ratings — published 2016
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The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienA Walk in the Woods by Bill BrysonWatership Down by Richard  AdamsThe Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Long Journey on Foot
311 books — 183 voters
Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan MatsonThe Girl She Used to Be by David CristofanoSecond to No One by Natalie PalmerTake Me There by Carolee DeanLeaving Unknown by Kerry Reichs
Up a Road Slowly
16 books — 8 voters

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Shannon L. Alder
“When you think this pain is all you deserve, you are right. You are the only one that can decide how long you will walk in hell.”
Shannon L. Alder

Noël Coward
“I like long walks, especialy when they are taken by people who annoy me.”
Noel Coward

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