Bookstores by Location- London

I inadvertently went to a lot of bookstores because my friend ended up getting sick half way through our trip. Hatchards- located in Picadilly. Known for being the oldest bookstore in London. Founded in the 18th century. Doesn't look as old as you would expect. So many choices. Right next to the flagship Fortnum and… Continue reading Bookstores by Location- London

The Lost City of Z by David Grann

I bought The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon at a bookstore called Talk Story on the island of Kaua'i. It is considered the westernmost bookstore in the United States. I heard about this book a long time ago but never felt like reading it until now. The other… Continue reading The Lost City of Z by David Grann

Alone Time. Four Seasons, Four Cities, and the Pleasures of Solitude by Stephanie Rosenbloom

I read this book a few years ago, but I felt like it was a good time to go back and skim through it to remind me of its power. At this moment we are in the midst of a pandemic: alone time is more of a forced alone time rather than a choice. Once… Continue reading Alone Time. Four Seasons, Four Cities, and the Pleasures of Solitude by Stephanie Rosenbloom