Last updated on March 14th, 2025
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JourneyWoman Travel Book Club
JourneyWoman Book Club Selections
The Widows of Malabar Hill, Based on the Story of India’s First Female Lawyer
Inspired in part by a real woman who became India’s first female lawyer, The Widows of Malabar Hill brings us to 1920s Bombay.
Eight New “Soulful” Travel Books by Women to Add to Your Reading List
Get inspired with these new books from Soul of Travel Podcast guests on solo travel adventures, mindful travel and self-discovery.
Ten Great Novels About Mother and Daughter Relationships for Mother’s Day
For Mother’s Day, we’ve curated 10 novels about mother and daughter relationships, set in different locations around the world.
Join a JourneyWoman Travel Book Club Meeting
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Book Club Gift Guides
Female Solo Travel: 10 Books to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Ten books by women that will have you planning your next solo adventures, from Dervla Murphy to Cheryl Strayed.
Travel By Book: 12 Countries Solo Women Love
TripFiction’s Tina Hartas helps us travel by book to 12 countries that solo women plan to visit in 2023, from Africa to Peru.
Five Beloved Books That Connect Women to Trees
Curated for Earth Month, these beloved five books about trees remind us of the wisdom of listening to the forest.
What’s New and Hot
Never Too Old to Travel Solo: At 86, Joyce Perrin is Still Making Connections
You’re never too old to travel solo, says 86-year old author Joyce Perrin in her memoir, “Ants in My Pants”. Join Joyce and other 80+ authors on our September 28 webinar.
Female Solo Travel: 10 Books to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Ten books by women that will have you planning your next solo adventures, from Dervla Murphy to Cheryl Strayed.
Ten Great Books with Books at Their Heart
What better way to appreciate the world of books than to pick up one of these ten great books that are, essentially, about other books.
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Featured Memoirs by Women
Laura Maya’s Memoir “Tell Them My Name” Celebrates Curiosity and Exploration
Laura Maya’s new memoir, “Tell Them My Name”, takes us to Nepal to explore the beauty of our differences and the joy of exploration.
Tembi Locke’s Book “From Scratch”: A Memoir on Healing and Love Set in Sicily
Our December book club pick is Tembi Locke’s memoir, “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home”, about her transracial romance with her Italian husband and her grief after his untimely death.
Wanda St. Hilaire’s Memoir Explores Solo Travel, Love and Adventure in “The Cuban Chronicles”
The JourneyWoman Book Club heads to Cuba as solo traveller Wanda St. Hilaire explores love and adventure in her 2009 memoir, “The Cuban Chronicles.”
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Previous book club selections (2020-2023)
Kate Pullinger’s Historical Fiction Novel: “Mistress of Nothing” Takes us to Lady Duff Gordon’s Egypt
The JourneyWoman Book Club sets sail to Egypt in the late 1800s with the award-winning ‘Mistress of Nothing’ by Kate Pullinger.
Best Women’s Travel Books for 2021 to Stimulate Your Curiosity
Get your shopping list ready! Our 2021 Book Club list is out, and it includes incredible books recommended by JourneyWomen. it’s time to dust off your dreams and start planning your next journey.
JourneyWoman Book Club: “State of Wonder” Takes You to the Amazon Rainforest (Brazil)
The JourneyWoman Book Club ventures into Brazil and the Amazon Rainforest for a journey from darkness to light with Ann Patchett’s novel “State of Wonder.”
Christine Osborne’s Fearless Memoir “Travels with My Hat” Takes you on a Solo Tour of the Middle East
Travels with My Hat: A Lifetime on the Road is Christine Osborne’s fearless memoir of her solo travels to the Middle East and Africa.
Let’s Travel to Portugal with “300 Days of Sun” by Deborah Lawrenson
History, mystery and romance: Deborah Lawrenson’s novel “300 Days of Sun” follows the stories of two women living in Portugal during very different times.
Ann Mah’s Suspenseful Novel “The Lost Vintage” Takes us to the Vineyards of France
Set in Burgandy, France, Ann Mah’s book The Lost Vintage explores past and present, love lost and secrets kept.
Get a Glimpse into Rural Life in Ireland With John McGahern’s Novel
Step into the slow, relaxing pace of Irish rural life with “By the Lake That They May Face the Rising Sun” by John McGahern.
Chris Stewart’s Memoir “Driving Over Lemons”: A Rugged, Enchanting Adventure in Southern Spain
The JourneyWoman Book Club explores Andalucia in southern Spain, reading Chris Stewart’s “Driving Over Lemons.”
Kathleen Grissom’s Bestselling Novel “The Kitchen House” Introduces us to Plantation Life in Virginia
Kathleen Grissom’s bestselling book “The Kitchen House” Brings us to 1791 Plantation Life in Virginia.
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