Solo Traveler, by Lea Lane

"Hitting the road alone?" asks the back cover of this book by journalist Lea Lane. My answer is, "Yes! As often as possible," because I'm a member of that growing group that relishes the thought of a solo adventure. It's not that I dislike traveling with companions. It's that, like Lane, I've discovered that traveling alone offers experiences you can't get any other way, and those experiences can be soul-nurturing, strengthening, exciting, and fun... [Read the full review] (4/11/08)

Drive I-95, by Stan Posner & Sandra Phillips-Posner

The fourth edition of Drive I-95 by Stan Posner and Sandra Phillips-Posner is now available, and like good wine, this road guide series keeps getting better and better. For the first time, the guide extends its extraordinary coverage all the way to Miami, Florida. In past editions, the guide stopped at about mile marker 14 in the northern section of Florida. Since the 4th edition is about eight pages shorter than the 3rd and covers much more territory, I was very curious how they authors had managed to achieve such a feat. The answer is: pretty cleverly! They restructured the map portions... [Read the full review] (4/11/08)

Along Interstate 75, by Dave Hunter

"Probably the most delightful thing about Along Interstate 75 is that it's fun to read even when you're traveling by armchair. The good writing, practical detail, and variety of information will make you want to go out of your way to include I-75 on your next road trip. The book leaves you wishing that every highway in America had a chronicler as dedicated and able as Dave Hunter." [Read the full review] (4/11/08)

Along Florida's Expressways, by Dave Hunter

"Whether by car or armchair, traveling with a road guru like Dave Hunter is a truly delightful adventure... Along Florida's Expressways is an invaluable companion for anyone who lives or travels in Florida." [Read the full review] (4/11/08)

The Milepost 2008, edited by Kris Valencia

2008 marks both the 50th anniversary of Alaska's statehood and the 60th edition of the king of highway guides. The Milepost 2008 is the road trip bible for anyone intending to drive to Alaska or through the four Canadian provinces along the way from the northwestern United States. The Milepost provides mile-by-mile descriptions of the roads and scenic attractions, making it ideal for all travelers to this spectacular region... [Read the full review] (4/11/08)