From the author of “Killers of the Flower Moon” comes a story of determination, exploration, love and loss on Earth’s most unforgiving continent: Antarctica. In “The White Darkness,” author David Grann follows the efforts of modern day explorer Henry Worsley as he seeks to recreate the historic expeditions of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. Though, perhaps, … Continue reading
In my last blog post, I lamented all the time I lost while trying to read the book “No Touch Monkey” by Ayuun Halliday. I promised that there were far better travel books out there, that were much more worth your while, so today, please allow me to introduce you to one such book: “Whatever … Continue reading
No touch monkey??? Yikes! No touch book! I generally enjoy reading fun and crazy travel books, so how could I pass up the opportunity to pick up a book called “No Touch Monkey”? Unfortunately, for a book that seems to bill itself as a humorous compilation of comical misadventures and innocent faux paus, the author … Continue reading
Almost French was the pick for the non-fiction book discussion in February. So let me sum up the evening for you: If you loved Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert there is a slight, and I mean slight chance you may like Almost French. Lots of comparisons here: finding yourself, finding love, finding and eating … Continue reading
“The Only Street in Paris” is a quaint retelling of author, Elaine Sciolino’s, experiences while living on the Rue des Martyrs. Amidst an onslaught of modern conveniences and big box stores, the Rue des Martyrs is a charming slice of Paris that still strives to maintain its traditional, and sometimes quirky, French identity. Throughout the … Continue reading
“Almost French” is a wonderful travelogue that chronicles the (mis)adventures of author, Sarah Turnbull, as she attempts to adjust to a move from her home in Australia, to a new life abroad in France. While this book is light and warmhearted, with plenty of laughs and smiles along the way, Turnbull also makes some very … Continue reading
The non-fiction book group’s selection this quarter was the classic The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain. There has always been debate in the library world as to whether this book is non-fiction (travelogue) or fiction. It is a true story, but it seems pretty clear Twain embellished quite a bit in his writing. Does anyone … Continue reading
