A major book publisher, Penguin Group USA, will drive a mobile bookstore on Route 66 from Oklahoma to California this fall, according to a news release today. The mobile bookstore -- basically a tricked-out moving truck -- will make several appearances at book events this year. This is the one most relevant to the Mother … Continue reading Publisher will take mobile bookstore down Route 66
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Library planned in abandoned Route 66 gas station in Mojave Desert
An artist and an author plan to establish a Philosopher's Library inside an abandoned gas station along Route 66 east of Amboy, Calif. The Philosopher's Library website contained these details: In our age of increasing distractions, the need for perspective and reflection is essential. Candy Chang and James A. Reeves will transform an abandoned gas station on Route 66 … Continue reading Library planned in abandoned Route 66 gas station in Mojave Desert
Jay Leno interviews Route 66 authors
I bet this was quite a thrill. Buddies Sal Santoro and Bob Walton were recently interviewed on "Jay Leno's Garage" by the host about their Route 66 book. "Route 66 -- The People, The Places, The Dream" can be ordered here. You can read my review of the book here.
California Route 66 advocate Vivian Davies dies
Vivian Davies, a founder of the California Historic Route 66 Association and an author of a vital Route 66 guidebook to California, died on April 5 at age 95 in Sedona, Ariz., reported her daughter. Davies "didn't want anything extra done about her" her daughter said in an email, so there was no funeral service. … Continue reading California Route 66 advocate Vivian Davies dies
How Route 66 still kicks
Enjoy this two-part interview with Rick Antonson and Peter Armstrong, who on Fanny Kiefer's "Studio 4" talk show in Vancouver, Canada, tell of their adventures on Route 66 several years ago. That journey spawned an acclaimed book by Antonson, "Route 66 Still Kicks." https://youtu.be/2EalAGCy3Uw https://youtu.be/Zc9FrUE-x3o On a related note, Antonson a few days ago sent … Continue reading How Route 66 still kicks
“Route 66 — Ten Years Later” posted online
Last night, photographer Jim Luning posted the entire 53-minute documentary "Route 66 -- Ten Years Later" from 2010 on Vimeo. Watch it here: Route 66 - Ten Years Later - The Movie from Luning Photo on Vimeo. “Route 66 – Ten Years Later” dovetails from a book, "Route 66," that writer Tim Steil and photographer … Continue reading “Route 66 — Ten Years Later” posted online
Newest edition of popular Route 66 guidebook is out
Author Jerry McClanahan and the National Historic Route 66 Federation announced an update for its popular "EZ Guide for Travelers" guidebook is now available for purchase. This is the first print update since 2005 2008 for the Route 66 guidebook, which provides turn-by-turn directions for both eastbound and westbound driving. It can be bought with the … Continue reading Newest edition of popular Route 66 guidebook is out
Part of historic sign near St. Louis removed
A huge and historic sign that advertised the Diamonds Restaurant and the Gardenway Motel in Villa Ridge, Mo., saw the Diamonds part of the sign removed in recent weeks, reported Norma Maret Bolin, author of the well-researched book "Route 66 St. Louis." Bolin said she discovered the partial removal of the sign on Feb. 10. … Continue reading Part of historic sign near St. Louis removed
New “Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide” is available
The updated 16th edition of "The Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide," published by the National Historic Route 66 Federation, is now available to order. The federation didn't have the book listed on its 0nline store as of Saturday. However, it can be ordered from Amazon for $15.95 -- although it's "temporarily" out of stock. In early … Continue reading New “Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide” is available
St. Louis baseball legend Stan Musial dies
Stan Musial, the greatest player for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and one of the city's most beloved figures, died at age 92 on Saturday, reported the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and other media outlets. We'll let sports writers across the globe wax eloquently about Stan the Man's awesome batting statistics and his humble public … Continue reading St. Louis baseball legend Stan Musial dies