Happy Tuesday! It's actually still Monday, but I'm writing this post early since tomorrow, I get to TRAVEL down to the hospital for a colonoscopy. This is my first time getting one and the prep is already killing me. I've been on a liquid diet all day, so I'm starving and I've got a headache. I take my first dose of the prep drink in an hour. The next one will be at 3 a.m. since my procedure is at 9 tomorrow morning. Fun stuff. Since things are only going to get more unpleasant from here, I figured I should get my TTT post squared away now. Today's topic is a nice, easy one: Top Ten Books That Feature Travel. My head's feeling foggy, so I'm going to keep my list simple and go with books on my TBR list that feature a mode of transportation (even though I posted a similar list less than a year ago).
As always, Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the lovely Jana over at That Artsy Reader Girl.
Top Ten Books On My TBR List Whose Covers Feature Modes of Transportation
1. On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker by A'Lelia Bundles—I'm reading this biography right now and it's super interesting. Born to formerly enslaved parents, Madam C.J. Walker survived a hardscrabble upbringing to become a wealthy, well-known businesswoman who used her money and influence to help the poor and champion civil rights for Black people.
2. The Women by Kristin Hannah—As much as I love Hannah, I've been hesitating a tad on this novel. My uncle was killed in action in Vietnam, so the war is an especially sensitive topic for me. I'll read The Women at some point because I'm curious about the roles women played in the war and I do enjoy Hannah's books.
3. With a Vengeance by Riley Sager (available June 10, 2025)—A new Sager thriller is always cause for celebration. I'm already on a waiting list at the library for this novel that sounds like a mash-up of And Then There Were None and Murder on the Orient Express. Yes, please!
4. The Woman With No Name by Audrey Blake—It's 1942 and Yvonne Rudellat is in desperate need of a new life focus. She gets it when she's offered the chance to become Britain's first female sabotage agent. No one expects much of her, but she's determined to do everything she can to take down the Nazi's evil regime.
5. What Happened Then by Erin Soderberg Downing (available September 2, 2025)—This middle-grade novel is about a pair of cousins who travel to a mysterious island where family secrets are hiding around every corner, just waiting to be dug into...
6. Last Stop Union Station by Sarah James (available July 15, 2025)—Jacqueline Love's Hollywood career is drying up fast. The only gig she can manage to land is aboard the Hollywood Victory Caravan, a train full of celebrities that is criss-crossing the U.S. to raise money for World War II efforts. When a passenger dies aboard the locomotive in a suspicious manner, Jacqueline's convinced it's murder. Stuck at Union Station in Chicago, she convinces a female police officer to help her investigate. It quickly becomes apparent that the women are in way, way over their heads.
7. Katherine, the Wright Sister by Tracey Enerson Wood—You've heard of Orville and Wilbur Wright, but did you know they had a sister who was invaluable in helping them achieve their many victories? This novel tells the story of one of the most overlooked women in history.
8. Blueberry Blunder by Amanda Flower—I love Flower's Amish Candy Shop cozy mystery series. It's set in Amish country, so most (all?) of the covers feature at least one buggy. In this installment—the 8th in the series—Bailey is in the middle of building a candy factory when a surly contractor with plentiful enemies is murdered. Whodunit?
9. The Medicine Woman of Galveston by Amanda Skenandore—In this historical novel, a disgraced female doctor is desperate to make ends meet so that her disabled son can get the care he needs. With little choice, she joins a traveling medical show headlined by a charismatic con man. She's poised to sneak away from the whole thing when an incoming storm stops her. The hurricane is predicted to be devastating. People will get hurt and she's a doctor. Can she trust herself to treat people again? Or is she too damaged to be any good to anyone?
10. The Girl from the Papers by Jennifer L. Wright—Inspired by the story of Bonnie and Clyde, this historical features a Depression-era couple who get swept up in a dangerous life of crime. Can Beatrice save herself before it's too late?
There you go, ten books on my TBR list that feature modes of transportation. Have you read any of them? What are your favorite books that feature transportation or travel? I'd truly love to know. Leave me a comment on this post and I will gladly return the favor on your blog.
Happy TTT!
P.S. I'm in the middle of drinking my first dose of the colonoscopy prep liquid and...wow, it's foul! What have I gotten myself into here? Blech.
The Women has been on my TBR for ages.
ReplyDeleteHope your colonoscopy goes well!
You chose books with a wide variety of modes of transportation.
ReplyDeleteI hope all went well with the dreaded colonoscopy.
Nice twist on the topic. I recently read several books with ships on the covers. They all got lost at sea...I hope your test went well!
ReplyDeleteNice list, Susan. I've read The Women. Hmmm...I'll be interested in hearing what you think about that one if you choose to try it. I discussed it with a book group and we had a good discussion about it and that time. I am looking forward to the Riley Sager book a lot. Need to check and see if my library has ordered it so I can place a hold. I've heard of a few more you mentioned. Hope you enjoy them. As to your procedure - well, good luck. I've been down that path myself. Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteOn Her Own Ground sounds excellent!
ReplyDeleteThe Union Station one has an interesting premise!
ReplyDeleteHaven't read any of these but great idea to feature transport on the cover.
ReplyDeleteHope all went well today.
Great take on the topic! I haven't heard of many of these books but What Happened Then looks like something I'd enjoy. 👀 I hope the colonoscopy went well!
ReplyDeleteWow, you found all kinds of transportation! (I love that you included a bicycle, too!) Best of luck with the colonoscopy.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to find titles to fit this list! Audrey's looks really interesting. One I keep needing to take a closer look at. Hope your procedure went well and you are feeling better today.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about the new Riley Sager coming out, it sounds great. I hope everything goes well with your colonoscopy!
ReplyDeleteI hope it all goes well.
ReplyDeleteA lovely list. I enjoyed looking for the mode of transport on each of the covers!
Great list, Susan! All of those covers are so pretty. I didn't even think about listing The Women on my blog. That's one of my favorite books of Kristin Hannah's. Happy Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteOOh nice picks! These are all totally new to me ones! Great picking different modes of travel too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my TTT!
I love Amanda Flower and Riley Sager! I am so excited about his new one too! And What Happened Then also sounds excellent!
ReplyDeleteI considered adding the Women, too. What a sad but empowering book.
ReplyDeleteI love books with transportation on the covers, so fun! The prep is the worst for the colonoscopy, I hope you are all recovered by now. I, unfortunately, have had more than my fair share of colonoscopy's, but thankfully all has always been well. Hoping the same for you!
ReplyDeleteI think I am going to have to read The Women soon. I was with bookish friends over the weekend and I can't remember how many times it was mentioned!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your colonoscopy
Nice selection! Good luck with your procedure😁
ReplyDeleteWhat a great list! When I went to add The Women to my TBR list, I discovered I already had it on the list. I’m so sorry you lost your uncle in Vietnam. So devastating. Despite not personally knowing anyone who was killed or injured, like you, I find myself hesitant. I really want to honor those women who served by reading it, but what a hellish time. I hope your procedure - and the results - come out well.
ReplyDeleteOh Susan, I'm so sorry for you. I had only one colonoscopy so far but couldn't keep the liquid with me, so I had to go into hospital for a couple of days but that didn't work, either. I see you are doing already a lot better than me, so I wish you good luck with the rest.
ReplyDeleteAs to your list, I love your twist of the topic. Well done.
Thanks for visiting my list:
https://momobookblog.blogspot.com/2025/05/top-ten-tuesday-books-that-feature.html
Colonoscopy prep is the worst!
ReplyDeleteLove your choices this week; such great covers with all those different modes of travel. And such a great variety. I'm off to check several of these titles out. :D
You nailed it! And I loved The Women!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to see CJ Walker! I lived in Indianapolis from after college until about age 50. I worked at what was then IUPUI at first [It's IU Indy now] and the Madame Walker Theater was revitatlized. I learned so much about her!
ReplyDeleteI do hope the colonoscopy wasn't too bad! I had one a couple of years ago and the worst part was the horrible liquid you have to drink. I couldn't keep the second drink down and brought it all back up. I'm due for a check up in June and I really hope I won't have to have another colonoscopy!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I really like your list, plenty of variety. I've read one book by Kristin Hannah and I;d like to read more.
Great take on the topic!
ReplyDeleteYour travel does not sound very much fun but your take on this topic is fantastic! I love all the covers and the different types of transportation.
ReplyDeleteGreat list! I hope your colonoscopy is fine, and the prep is honestly the worst part. But the nap you get is the best! As far as your list, I like how you give a little info about the book. The only one I've read from your list was The Women, and it was incredible, but I understand your hesitation.
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