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European travel expert and Edmonds resident Rick Steves has released a new book, "For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People and Stories" (Avalon Travel, July 7, 2020).

Unlike his popular tour guides – and as the title suggests – the book is a collection of his stories from a lifetime of travel.

Illustrated with full-color photos, the book is the culmination of four decades of Steves' European adventures.

"I've done a lot of hitting and a lot of missing in Europe over the years – that's my job," said Steves. "With this book, I bring home just the hits: an all-day walk on an al...