Welcome to Hobo Books!
A wandering library for curious minds. Find your next read in the wild.
Once upon a time, there were special books called Hobo Books who traveled around the country meeting new people, sharing their wonderful stories, and searching for a place to call home.


About Hobo Books
Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
I'm guessing it's because you found a Hobo Book! That makes me really happy! Thanks for taking the time to check out the website too. I appreciate it.
Hobo Books is my traveling hobby. I leave books behind wherever I go, hoping someone like you will discover, enjoy, and maybe pass them along. Each Hobo Book is numbered and has a unique sticker and bookmark I created along with a message to the person who finds it.
What you do with your Hobo Book is entirely up to you—keep it for yourself, leave it for someone else to find, or pass it along to a someone you know. And if you decide to add the book to your own collection, you can create a new Hobo Book just by moving the bookmark to a different book and sending it on its way.
I'd love to know that you found one of the Hobo Books and where it ended up going. If you wouldn't mind helping me track your Hobo Book's progress, you can log it in using the form below. Not into forms? No problem—you can text me at (828) 380-1036 or or email me at contact@hobobooks.org.
This project is all about sharing the love of reading, so no pressure. Whether you log it or not, I’m just happy you found a Hobo Book. Enjoy!
I FOUND ONE!
Thanks for helping track the journey of a Hobo Book! If you’d like to log where you found or left the book, just fill out the form below with the book’s # and location.
Not into forms? Not a problem! You can also text or email me with the same details:
- Text: (828) 380-1036
- Email: contact@hobobooks.org
Whether you use the form or reach out by phone or email, I really appreciate you taking the time to keep the Hobo Books adventure going. Happy reading!

Register Your Hobo Book
Or don't. It's up to you. All fields are optional.

Ready for Adventure!
These new Hobo Books are packing it up and getting ready for their journey.
Hobo Book #1

Paddington
by Michael Bond
Hobo Book #2

Olivia
by Ian Falconer
Hobo Book #3

Looking for Alaska
by John Green
Hobo Book #4

The Tender Bar
by J. R. Moehringer
Hobo Book #5

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
by John Berendt
Hobo Book #6

The Light Between Oceans
by M. L. Stedman
Hobo Book #7

The Language of Flowers
by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Hobo Book #8

Ready Player One
by Ernest Cline
Hobo Book #9

South Toward Home
by Julia Reed
Hobo Book #10

The Road
by Cormac McCarthy
Hobo Book #11

Deenie
by Judy Blume
Hobo Book #12

Station Eleven
by Emily St. John Mandel