This article highlights a selection of classic and modern road trip novels worthy of exploration this summer. The featured titles vary widely in perspective and style, from Imogen Binnie's "Nevada," which follows a transgender woman's journey into the American West, to Gabriela Cabezón Cámara's "The Adventures of China Iron," retelling an Argentine epic through a female lens. Other notable mentions include Jade Chang's comedic family road trip in "The Wangs vs. the World" and Jennifer Dugan's young-adult tale about two women bonding on the road with an ice cream truck, showcasing a rich diversity of narratives inspired by travel.
Imogen Binnie's "Nevada" explores the journey of a transgender New York bookseller who flees to the American West after a painful breakup, highlighting personal transformation.
Gabriela Cabezón Cámara's "The Adventures of China Iron" reimagines a classic Argentine poem through the lens of a woman's journey across the pampas, exploring friendship and resilience.
Jade Chang's "The Wangs vs. the World" tells a comedic family road trip story, depicting the struggles of a fallen entrepreneur as he seeks redemption with his family.
Jennifer Dugan's "Melt With You" centers on two young women who navigate their fraught relationship while working together on an ice cream truck traveling to food festivals.
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