<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6 Big Apple, Black Sand and the Midnight Sun by Dave Ursillo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n “Big Apple, Black Sand, and the Midnight Sun” (released in September 2014) is more than just a book\u2014it’s a personal expedition that I documented in 15 essays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These snippets of life were captured as I traveled 13,000 miles, searching for the blueprint of a life filled with meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7 On the Road by Jack Kerouac<\/h3>\n\n\n\n “On the Road,” a seminal piece crafted by Jack Kerouac, captures the spirit and tumult of the postwar Beat generation, charting a map of influence on subsequent counterculture phenomena, including the hippie wave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The narrative, as recounted by Sal, the protagonist, follows his adventures with Dean on their quintessential American road trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
En route, they immerse themselves in a revelry of poetry, jazz, and drugs. Kerouac’s novel is more than a mere chronicle; it’s a reflection of the era’s soul and an enduring echo of youthful rebellion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8 Hopscotch by Julio Cort\u00e1zar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Julio Cort\u00e1zar’s ‘Hopscotch’ stands as a groundbreaking masterpiece, emblematic of twentieth-century literary innovation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its unique, non-linear approach allows readers the freedom to venture through its chapters in any sequence they desire, with each pathway offering coherence and insight. More than its structural genius, it is the novel’s embodiment of a boundless, cosmopolitan essence that resonates deeply with the youth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cort\u00e1zar, with roots in Belgium, nurtured in Argentina, and flourishing in France, weaves a narrative that champions the unanchored spirit\u2014a spirit that refuses to be confined by geographical borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9 The Aim\u00e9e Leduc Series by Cara Black<\/h3>\n\n\n\n I was utterly captivated by French cinema, which sparked a love affair with Paris, compelling me to visit this mesmerizing city five times within the last five years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I couldn’t physically immerse myself in the enchanting streets of France’s capital, the Aim\u00e9e Leduc Series became my sanctuary, transporting me to “The City of Lights” from the comfort of my own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 The Zanzibar Chest by Aidan Hartley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Based on the recommendation from Joe in Florida, the memoir penned by a renowned reporter offers an enthralling experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Embarking on an African quest, the author uncovers his family’s heritage amid the continent’s persistent turmoils and post-colonial challenges that have persisted over two hundred years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This memoir, acclaimed for its compelling and at times intense narrative, showcases Hartley’s masterful depiction of Africa’s historical complexities and contemporary struggles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weaving familial anecdotes handed down from his father with the astuteness of a seasoned journalist, Hartley seeks a nuanced understanding of “truth” within the layered realities of post-colonial African states.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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