These books feel like a road trip🧳

Happy Thursday, booklovers!

What are your plans for the Fourth? I’m envisioning a relaxing weekend with friends, a few good books and plenty of sunshine and swimming. 

The country is gearing up to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, adding festivities and reflection to this year’s holiday. We’re taking our reflecting literary style, of course, and have some great new reads for your Fourth of July weekend:

🧳Travel the country with these 10 books:

You don’t have to buy a plane ticket or plan a road trip to explore all the vast, varied terrain the country has to offer. We have 10 book recommendations to help you explore America at home, from Johnny Appleseed’s trail in “American Rambler” by Isaac Fitzgerald to key historic sights in “This Land is Your Land” by Beverly Gage.

🍻The secret drunken history of the American Revolution:

The late 18th century was a bit more boozy than you’d think. I spoke with historian and author Brooke Barbier, the author of “Cocked and Boozy: An Intoxicating History of the American Revolution,” to see how alcohol influenced our nation’s founding. There are even recipes for old-timey cocktails. 

📚In another 250 years, which books will be considered classics?:

We asked authors to share their hot takes while at BookCon in April, and I’d say there’s a pretty stellar shelf lineup on this list. Jodi Picoult said “The Handmaid’s Tale,” while Dungeon Crawler Carl author Matt Dinniman threw in “Harriet the Spy.” Rachel Reid, however, just hopes there still are books.

I want to hear your answers – what books should be the next American classics?  Let me know at[email protected] or reach outon Instagram and I might include it in a future story. Thanks for checking outUSA TODAY Books this week!