Book Signing with Justin S. Bailey
Sat, Aug 08
|Naughty Dog Books
Time & Location
Aug 08, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Naughty Dog Books, 76 1/2, E Main St, Nashville, IN 47448, USA
About the event
Stop in to see Justin and get a copy of his debut book, An Anthropology of Wandering. He will be signing and selling copies from 12-2pm or as supplies last.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Winner of the 2026 National Indie Excellence Award for Best Midwest Nonfiction!
In An Anthropology of Wandering: How Adventure Can Alleviate a Fearful Culture, anthropologist Justin S. Bailey takes readers on his journey along the Appalachian Trail to better understand why humans seek travel and adventure and what ancient and modern forces prevent more of us from incorporating these instances of wandering into our lives. What role do our brains, media-saturated culture, and a fast-paced society play in shaping our behaviors and inhibiting our innate wanderlust?
The book dives into anthropology, travel, the nature of fear, and the meaning of adventure in society. Bailey entwines an adventurous narrative with compelling research to provide a rich, deeply reflective,…