The Art of Travel

48-Hour Book Challenge

June 3, 2011

Friday, June 3 11:03 a.m. I’m looking forward to a weekend of reading on the beach! For this reading challenge, I’m hoping to finish several books that I’m in the middle of right now. In no particular order: The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien The Crossing by Cormac McCarthy A pretty diverse collection! I have no idea much time I’ll have to myself […]

My Mailbox: Miranda Kennedy, Susi Wyss, and More

May 31, 2011

In My Mailbox is a way for book bloggers to discuss all of the books that they come across each week.

Books I’ve received this week:

  • Wanderlust: A Love Affair with Five Continents by Elisabeth Eaves

  • Sideways on a Scooter: Life and Love in India by Miranda Kennedy

  • The Civilized World: A Novel in Stories by Susi Wyss

  • The Best Women’s Travel Writing: True Stories from Around the World, edited by Lavinia Spalding

  • The Art of Travel by Alain De Botton