Bookish Beaufort
By Suzanne Kamata The first cannonball shot of the American Civil War may have been fired from Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, but the war had its beginnings in…
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Literary Recipes: Little Women’s Apple Turnovers
By Hannah White “There was a momentary lull, broken by Hannah, who stalked in, laid two hot turnovers on the table, and stalked out again. These turnovers were an institution,…
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Exploring the Literary South: 5 Texas Destinations for the Literary Traveler
By Hannah White I grew up spending summers in the Piney Woods of deep East Texas with my late father’s family. Texas was his home before he moved up north…
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Three Truths for Teaching Writing
By Kelsey Liebenson-Morse The 2020-2021 school year concluded my seventh year of teaching. In many cultures and religions, seven is an important number. In fact, some say it represents physical…
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Literary Recipes: The Charlotte Russe
By Hannah White Invented by Chef Antonin Carême in the early nineteenth century, charlotte russe is a beautiful trifle cake-like dessert that typically consists of layers of sponge cake, bavarian…
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Call Me By Your Name Literary Travel Guide
By Hannah White One of my favorite summer films of all time, Call Me by Your Name (2017) directed by Luca Guadagnino and based on the 2007 novel of the…
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7 Must-Reads for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Beyond
By Hannah White May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To celebrate, I’ve put together a list of 7 of the many great works of literature written by…
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Celebrating the Fauxscars: Why the 2020 Emma Outshines the 1996 Adaptation
By Hannah White It often feels like today is mirroring the Austen craze of the 90s. Historical or period dramas like Bridgerton and The Great are dominating streaming services. Netflix…
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7 Great Poetry Books to Read this Poetry Month
By Hannah White National Poetry Month is here! To celebrate this beautiful and distinct literary form I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite poetry books and anthologies…
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10 Great Books Written by BIPOC Women
By Hannah White March is Women’s History Month. Though we celebrate the great literary achievements made by women year-round here at Literary Traveler, I’ve curated a list of books written…
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