By Sue Leaf, University of Minnesota Press, $16.95
As a young adult, the author became enamored with canoes and the canoe country. The book chronicles a lifetime of paddling, primarily with her family, on waterways near and far. More of a travelogue than guide, each chapter recounts a canoe trip, interspersed with relevant history and natural science. It’s a great read for anyone who enjoys paddling.—Shawn Perich