Your Next Adventure Begins at the Library: Updated Lonely Planet Guidebooks

By Amy Matheney, Branch Manager

Have a flair for wanderlust? Me, too! I often take weekend drives exploring within a five-hour drive of Cincinnati. The journey, for me, begins before I leave my house.

I enjoy planning the trip, not with a strict itinerary, but more like immersing myself in the community I’ll visit. I want to visit the places that the locals go to and recommend.

Typically, I have a list of hidden gems and locally owned destinations to stop by. It helps that I’m a talker and will definitely start a conversation with the librarian, bookshop

owner, or server. A huge bonus for my family is getting to the destination via scenic routes, stumbling upon places to picnic and hike.

Updated Lonely Planet Guidebooks

That’s why I was thrilled to learn that the 2027 updated Lonely Planet guidebooks are introducing new features, including: “Three Days” and “24 hours in . . .” that are useful for travelers with limited time, who may be looking for a ready-made itinerary.

Walking Tours highlight exploring a destination on foot.

Expanded food and drink coverage connects travelers to the destination through cuisine. Just as Cincinnati is famous for chili, what is your destination's must-try dish?

The visual redesign allows travelers to scan before they read by including more photographs, 3D illustrations, and themed “spotter’s guides.” These quickly identify sights and culture.

Whether you’re planning your next adventure or simply dreaming, make Clermont County Public Library your first stop.

Library guests can get a card and then check out physical guidebooks and digital guidebooks from our collection.