Sunday, August 26, 2012

July's Books

Tim Moore traces the steps of a 17th century cleryman, Thomas Coryate, in his attempt at recreating a Grand Tour of Europe in his book "Continental Drifter." Coryate wrote of his travels to 45 Eurpean cities in "Crudites," considered to be the first travel book. Moore sets out, not on foot but in an old Rolls Royce and clad in a velvet suit from an Oxfam shop. Fun to read, but I'm glad I wasn't around for the ride.

1000 Artist Trading Cards by Patricia Bolton
Budget Living Home Cheap Home
Believing the Lie by Elizabeth George
Continental Drifter by Tim Moore
XO by Jeffery Deaver
The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett
Stick a Fork in it by Robin Allen
The Yiddish Policeman's Union by Michael Chabon

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