{"id":10678,"date":"2025-01-14T05:22:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T10:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookscouter.com/blog\/?p=10678"},"modified":"2025-01-20T05:25:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T10:25:43","slug":"adventure-books-for-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookscouter.com/blog\/adventure-books-for-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Adventure Books for Adults To Read in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When thinking of adventure books, it\u2019s easy to imagine stories from childhood. Famous tales for children and young teenagers, such as Harry Potter<\/em><\/a> or Percy Jackson books<\/a>, <\/em>have defined the concept of what it means to read an adventure.<\/p>\n

However, adventure books for adults are just as prominent and enthralling. Covering many genres and concepts, adventure books for adults offer the thrill of an exciting journey alongside a narrative voice appropriate for those who want a more mature read\u2014not to mention discussing topics that might be more relatable the older you are.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re eager to embark on a new expedition full of action and fascinating developments, then go ahead and take a look at some of the best adventure books for adults you can find.<\/p>\n

16 Best Adventure Books for Adults:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. Around the World in 80 Days<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Jules Verne<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s October 2nd<\/sup>, 1872, and wealthy English gentleman Phileas Fogg has just made an astounding bet in the Reform Club: he can\u2014and will\u2014travel around the world in just 80 days.<\/p>\n

Thus begins his race against the clock, an adventure on which he\u2019ll make use of anything he can find to ensure arriving at his next destination.<\/p>\n

Around the World in Eighty Days<\/em> is a must-read for fans of travel books<\/a>, offering a thrilling journey filled with culture, excitement, and exploration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. The Count of Monte Cristo<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Alexandre Dumas<\/a><\/p>\n

Edmond Dant\u00e8s\u2019s life falls apart when he is wrongfully accused of treason, leading to his imprisonment.<\/p>\n

But upon learning and acquiring a fantastic secret treasure, Edmond reinvents himself as the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo\u2014a man hungry for justice and thirsty for revenge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Dune\"<\/a><\/td>\n\n

3. Dune<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Frank Herbert<\/a><\/p>\n

House Atreides is the noble family ruling the planet Arrakis\u2014an inhospitable and deserted wasteland.<\/p>\n

However, Arrakis is the only place capable of producing melange<\/em>, an extremely valuable drug that is the key to space travel. Ambition and betrayal spell the doom of House Atreides, with only the young heir, Paul Atreides, left behind to continue an extraordinary journey.<\/p>\n

Dune is also available in a stunning special edition<\/a>, perfect for collectors and fans who want to experience this epic science fiction masterpiece in a beautifully crafted format.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. The English Patient<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Michael Ondaatje<\/a><\/p>\n

An Italian villa at the end of World War II is the epicenter that entangles the lives of four broken people: the maimed thief Caravaggio, The Indian Sikh sapper Kip, the troubled Canadian nurse Hana, and the eponymous English patient\u2014a badly burned soldier whose identity is a mystery even for himself.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Angels<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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5. Angels & Demons<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Dan Brown<\/a><\/p>\n

A scientist is found dead, an ambigram spelling ILLUMINATI<\/em> branded on his chest, and a can of antimatter missing from his lab.<\/p>\n

Worried about the resurgence of the secret brotherhood, symbologist Robert Langdom teams up with Italian scientist Vittoria Vetra to stop the antimatter bomb set to explode on Vatican City, starting a frantic search through codes, crypts, cathedrals, and hidden passages.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Moby-Dick\"<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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6. Moby-Dick<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Herman Melville<\/a><\/p>\n

Aboard the Pequod<\/em>, sailor Ishmael encounters the mysterious Captain Ahab, a compelling man driven to deranged vengeance after the loss of his leg in an encounter with Moby Dick\u2014an overwhelming great white whale that is as powerful and indomitable as the sea itself.<\/p>\n

Moby-Dick<\/em> is widely regarded as one of the hardest books to read<\/a>, with its intricate prose, philosophical themes, and detailed descriptions. While challenging, it remains a profound and rewarding classic for dedicated readers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7. The Lies of Locke Lamora<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Scott Lynch<\/a><\/p>\n

In the island city of Camorr\u2014a fantasy equivalent of medieval Venice\u2014Locke Lamora struggles on the streets as an orphan.<\/p>\n

However, he survives against all odds by turning to a life of thievery and trickery. As the leader of the Gentleman Bastards, he has become an infamous con artist\u2014and amassed a few enemies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Wild:<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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8. Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Cheryl Strayed<\/a><\/p>\n

At 22 years old, Cheryl Strayed lost her mother to cancer, leading to the separation of her family, her eventual divorce, and even the consumption of heroin. Deciding to grow past her grief, at 26, she set out on a self-discovery journey: hiking over a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Tail.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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9. A Court of Thorns and Roses<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Sarah J. Maas<\/a><\/p>\n

Killing a wolf has unintended consequences for huntress Feyre, as she has enraged the Fae. Tamlin, the High Lord of the Spring Court, demands retribution for her crime by spiriting her away to the treacherous Land of the Fae.<\/p>\n

Struggling with the anger and passion of her feelings, she soon discovers the deadly danger lurking in this world.<\/p>\n

For fans of this captivating series, check out our A Court of Thorns and Roses book series<\/a> overview and reading order to explore the books in detail and discover the best way to read them!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Life<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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10. Life of Pi<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Yann Martel<\/a><\/p>\n

Piscine Molitor Patel, better known as Pi, is a Tamil man who lived an exceptional youth once. As his family decides to migrate from India to Canada, the animal cargo ship they travel in sinks.<\/p>\n

This leads to Pi Patel\u2019s 227 days of survival in the Pacific Ocean, alone in a boat\u2014except for the company of Richard Parker, a Bengal tiger.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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11. The Road<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Cormac McCarthy<\/a><\/p>\n

A father and his son walk alone in a post-apocalyptic America, where civilization collapsed, and food is scarce.<\/p>\n

They are only equipped with a single pistol, their clothes, a small cart of food, and their love for each other. They walk hoping that the coast is safer, but their future is uncertain, and the road ahead is lawless and dangerous.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Neverwhere\"<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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12. Neverwhere<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Neil Gaiman<\/a><\/p>\n

Upon coming across a weak and hurt young girl, businessman Richard Mayhew stops to help her recover\u2014an act of kindness that changes his comfortable life forever. Now he has discovered Neverwhere, a place where monsters, angels, saints, murderers, and knights thrive; the London Below.<\/p>\n

This urban fantasy book<\/a> takes readers on a journey through a dark and magical hidden world beneath London.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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13. The Martian<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Andy Weir<\/a><\/p>\n

Mark Watney is an American astronaut arriving alongside his crew for a planned month-long stay on Mars. However, when a terrible accident ruins their plans, he is left for dead by his crew.<\/p>\n

Now stranded and hopeless, he knows he cannot be rescued soon, and his supplies won\u2019t last long\u2014and thus, he uses his skills to ensure his survival. But will it be enough?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Outlander\"<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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14. Outlander<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Diana Gabaldon<\/a><\/p>\n

Claire Randall is a combat nurse returning home after the war finished in 1945. However, her reunion with her husband is short-lived\u2014after walking through an ancient stone, she finds herself in 1743 Scotland. Now stranded in a land and time away from her own, she faces dangers unlike any other, with her heart torn between the past and the present.<\/p>\n

Outlander<\/em> is the first in a series of books that blends historical fiction, romance, and time travel, captivating readers with its rich storytelling and unforgettable characters.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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15. House of Earth and Blood<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Sarah J. Maas<\/a><\/p>\n

Bryce Quinlan lost everything when a demon murdered her closest friends, and now, she\u2019s dead-set on discovering the culprit and enacting her revenge.<\/p>\n

Hunt Athalar is a fallen angel; a slave turned assassin. Hunt offers his skills to Bryce, helping her find the demon and moving closer to his freedom\u2014but what they see in Crescent City may not be what they expect.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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16. The Ministry of Time<\/a><\/h3>\n

by Kaliane Bradley<\/a><\/p>\n

An ordinary civil servant gets the offer of a lifetime when she is invited to join a new project: a ministry dedicated to time travel shenanigans. As such, she is offered the role of \u201cbridge,\u201d monitoring expats across history and taking residency in her timeline. She is in charge of working with Commander Graham Gore, who disappeared in 1847 on a doomed Artic expedition\u2014and is now her roommate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Found Your Perfect Adventure in the Great Wide Somewhere?<\/h2>\n

Yearning for adventure is part of the human spirit. Sadly, it\u2019s easy to remain stuck in a routine and trapped in the monotony of daily life rather than exploring the wonders your heart craves.<\/p>\n

Luckily, these adventure books for adults offer the perfect escapism. Ventures across the mundane and the fantastical\u2014the hero\u2019s journey endlessly retold to fulfill the universal need for a quest.<\/p>\n

For even more inspiration, explore our best feel good books<\/a>, best book series of all time<\/a>, and books to read before you die<\/a> booklists to find stories that will captivate and uplift you.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re done with adventure books for adults and would like to revisit YA ones, consider the Gravity Falls book series<\/a>. However, if you prefer action<\/em> in the action-adventure <\/em>duo, Robert Ludlum<\/a> might be your next favorite author.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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