The Accidental Tourist: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Meet Macon Leary—a travel writer who hates both travel and strangeness. Grounded by loneliness, comfort, and a somewhat odd domestic life, Macon is about to embark on a surprising new journey. It's called love—and it arrives in the unlikely shape of a fuzzy-haired dog-obedience trainer who promises to turn the Accidental Tourist into a happy traveler...
Quick facts about The Accidental Tourist
- Title: The Accidental Tourist
- Author: Anne Tyler
- First published: 1985
- Genre: death, psychological fiction, psychology
- OpenLibrary ID: OL28304W
Where to read The Accidental Tourist
The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Accidental Tourist about?
Meet Macon Leary—a travel writer who hates both travel and strangeness.
Who wrote The Accidental Tourist?
The Accidental Tourist was written by Anne Tyler.
When was The Accidental Tourist published?
The Accidental Tourist was first published in 1985.



