Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Over the Counter #435

What book caught my eye this week as it passed over the library counter and under my scanner? I wish I'd tried something like this when I was younger....

Vanlife Diaries: Finding Freedom on the Open Road Hardcover by Kathleen Morton, Jonny Dustow and Jared Melrose.

From Ten Speed Press:

"A photography book celebrating the nomadic lifestyle and community of vanlife through interviews, essential advice for living on the road, and more than 200 photos of tiny rolling homes.

Inspired by the blog and Instagram account, Vanlife Diaries is an inspiring and detailed look into the world of the rolling homes built and occupied by a new generation of modern nomads: a range of professionals and creatives who have ditched conventional houses for the freedom of the road and the beauty of the outdoors. More than 200 photographs feature the vanlifers, their pets, and their converted vans and buses--VWs, Sprinters, Toyotas, and more--with the interiors uniquely customized and decorated for their work and hobbies, as well as the stunning natural locations that are the movement's inspiration. Interviews and narrative captions share the stories of these nomads and how they decided to pursue vanlife, and provide practical tips and inspiration for downsizing, finding and converting your vehicle, and working and living on the road."

(Over the Counter is a regular feature at A Bookworm's World. I've sadly come the realization that I cannot physically read every book that catches my interest as it crosses over my counter at the library. But...I can mention them and maybe one of them will catch your eye as well. See if your local library has them on their shelves!)

2 comments:

pamalot said...

My son has been living the vanlife for several years.
It is a choice that many people do not understand.

Luanne said...

I'd do it if I was younger! Kudos to him.