Remember the “Route 66 Dining and Lodging Guide” published by the National Historic Route 66 Federation? It was last published in 2015. Those nostalgic for such a print publication might want to check out "Amboy Roy’s Guide to Route 66: Food, Lodging and Photo-Stops," published by Fundamental Media. Here's what the publisher said about it: … Continue reading Publisher revives a print version of a dining, lodging and photo-op guide to Route 66
Category: Books
Former Golden Spread Grill restaurant in Groom closes
The Grill, formerly known as the venerable Golden Spread Grill in Groom, Texas, has closed due to the owner's health issues. Owner Karen Brown announced on Facebook that the restaurant at 407 E. Front St. (aka Route 66) would close on Sept. 13. She thanked the community for its support over the years. She had … Continue reading Former Golden Spread Grill restaurant in Groom closes
More books to ponder during Route 66’s centennial year
We've been made aware of several more books that Route 66 fans may consider cracking open during the highway's centennial year. The first is Michael Kenney's historical novel, "Summer of 66" (Amazon affiliate link), which was published in May. Kenney dexcribed the book to Route 66 News via email: "The story takes place in the … Continue reading More books to ponder during Route 66’s centennial year
Skip Curtis archives given to Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society
The Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society, based in Lebanon, Missouri, announced last week that it received the archives of late Missouri Route 66 author and researcher Skip Curtis. Curtis, who wrote the seminal but long-out-of-print "The Missouri U.S. 66 Tour Book" (Amazon affiliate link) in 1994, died of cancer in 2007 at age 63. He … Continue reading Skip Curtis archives given to Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society
Take a fictional road trip with these three Route 66 historical novels
Missouri-based 66 Roadies Press has published three historical novels set on Route 66 from author, artist and preservationist Jamie Jessop. They're part of the Mother Road Mysteries series. "The stories use maps, signs, ledgers, photographs and preservation history as fictional evidence while clearly separating invented crimes and characters from real landmarks and people," Jessop stated … Continue reading Take a fictional road trip with these three Route 66 historical novels
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway launches family activity book
The Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway invites families to experience the Mother Road in a fun and interactive way with the launch of its new "Color Your Way Down Route 66" activity book. Developed by the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway in partnership with Ace Sign Company and illustrated by Macie Wright, a Millikin University student and graduate … Continue reading Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway launches family activity book
Four more books to read during Route 66’s centennial
I reckoned that a bunch of books would be released during Route 66's centennial, and I wasn't wrong. Here are four titles that I was made aware of in recent weeks. First is Cheryl Eichar Jett's "Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66" (Amazon affiliate link). A description of the book: We’ve all heard of … Continue reading Four more books to read during Route 66’s centennial
Route 66 author T. Lindsay Baker dies in accident during Route 66 Centennial Caravan
T. Lindsay Baker, a historian and author of two Route 66-themed books, died Thursday morning in an accident on Interstate 40 near Flagstaff, Arizona, while participating in the Route 66 Centennial Caravan as a Texas representative. He was 79. The Texas Old Route 66 Association stated in a Facebook post that Baker had been driving … Continue reading Route 66 author T. Lindsay Baker dies in accident during Route 66 Centennial Caravan
Jim Ross and Shellee Graham to present “Route 66: The First 100 Years” as part of Centennial Speaker Series
Authors Jim Ross and Shellee Graham will present "Route 66: The First 100 Years" on June 9 as part of the monthly Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series. The free livestreamed seminar will be at 2 p.m. Eastern and 11 a.m. Pacific time. Free registration is here. A synopsis of the presentation: Route 66 conjures images … Continue reading Jim Ross and Shellee Graham to present “Route 66: The First 100 Years” as part of Centennial Speaker Series
Several Route 66-related books have been released in recent weeks
I've been made aware that three books -- with Route 66 as a central theme -- have been released in recent weeks, coinciding with the highway's centennial. One is Crystal Sershen's "Dust & Dreams: Roadmap of the American Soul" (Amazon affiliate link). She describes her book this way: A lyrical memoir, Dust & Dreams is told in … Continue reading Several Route 66-related books have been released in recent weeks