Yes, I know my posts have had a definite theme lately; but it's not too often that I get this excited about a particular book. I'm about two chapters into "The Greater Journey" and I'm hooked already. If this keeps up, it will definitely become one of my favorite books. I wish I had more time to read but summer classes keep me pretty busy. I have the week of the 4th of July off, so I anticipate getting through it then.
The book has really gotten me thinking and remembering about the time I've spent in Paris. So, periodically as I read the book, I will be blogging about those experiences as the relate to what is going on in the book. Hopefully it will be a nice departure from just book blogging, but in a way still related to books. So look for my first Paris experience post in the next couple of days.
22 June 2011
17 June 2011
It's Official -- I'm going to the book festival!!!
Last night, prices went down on airfare to DC to a level my husband and I had previously agreed was our purchase price. So we bought the tickets and are all set to go to DC for a long weekend for the book festival. I am so excited! I've been wanting to go for several years, since I first saw portions of the festival broadcast on C-Span. Also on our itinerary are a visit to the US Supreme Court and Colonial Williamsburg. We also might take in a Washington Nationals baseball game, as the Sunday we are there is there last home game of the season. Can't wait!
06 June 2011
National Book Festival in DC
As I mentioned earlier, David McCullough (my favorite author of nonfiction books) has a new book out now, about Americans living in Paris in the 1800s. My copy of the book should arrive today, and I'm very excited to get started reading it.
For several years now, I've wanted to go to the National Book Festival in DC, which is the last weekend in September. But there haven't been any authors that interested me enough to make the trip out there. This year, however, I'm hoping to make it as McCullough will be there. So here's hoping I find a decent airfare. I really, really want to go!
For information on the festival, go to http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/.
For several years now, I've wanted to go to the National Book Festival in DC, which is the last weekend in September. But there haven't been any authors that interested me enough to make the trip out there. This year, however, I'm hoping to make it as McCullough will be there. So here's hoping I find a decent airfare. I really, really want to go!
For information on the festival, go to http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/.
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