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Follow Jonathan Moore through the streets of Paris as he looks for work and a place to live, alongside George Orwell's "Down and Out in Paris". With 85 years between their adventures abroad, Jonathan comments on how much has changed and how much has stayed the same.
In his newest article, "Traveling Through the Land of the Eternal Spring: A Literary Journey", Mark D. Walker brings us back to Guatemala, with a special focus on amplifying Mayan Indigenous voices. He takes his lived experience in the country and then moves on to suggest books that highlight the history and politics of the area, along with the beautiful traditions of the Mayans. He then emboldens us all to use our talents as writers, film makers, and artists to speak out when we see something wrong.
Join Irene Zabytko as she reflects on past trips to Ukraine, the writings and life of Gogol, and her own Ukrainian roots.
" I had never heard or read anything that explained so flawlessly the power of nature to extract the emotions it does, the freeing experience that occurs when nature and poetry collide. The Cliffs of Moher owned this disembodied power; its sounds, its colors, its varying landscape were at once one form, and through this unified form, evoked within me an unparalleled sense of euphoria and serenity. "
"I think Women’s History Month should give us pause to recognize women everywhere, who are doing the daily work of juggling family and household, pushing for community change that is liberatory and inclusive, battling discrimination, prejudice, finding creative ways to manage their own lives and expressing love and compassion all the while. "
Contributing Writer @hannnahwhite_ shares her book recommendations from some of her favorite female authors from the last year for #womenshistorymonth.
"I didn’t tell Daniel and Albert that I didn’t quite feel like I was traveling alone because I had Martha Gellhorn to keep me company. She was a restless wanderer who lived throughout most of the 20th century, working as a journalist and a war correspondent. I knew that the audio version of her only travel book was going to be the perfect companion for my solitary drives in the Namibian outback."
Join Kevin Brown as he travels around New England, providing tips for how to hit the literary headliners and take a side trip along the way. This comprehensive guide is a great tool if you are planning a road trip this year.
"My audiences listened with an intensity I wasn’t used to, and when I commented to a new German friend that they seemed on the quiet side at first, she said, “That’s out of respect.” It made sense, because in every major train station I passed through, there were enormous ads for current books—and these weren’t just thrillers that might attract an international audience. Literary novels and their authors received star treatment. "
Happy Valentines Day to all of our fellow Literary Travelers!