Jane Sutton wrote a book, "The Ride," part of which takes place on the Mother Road. Hot Indie News has this description: Barbie Anderson approached that fateful Thursday much as she had the other 8,395 days of her marriage. However, on that morning, one phone call begins a sequence of events that turns her mundane … Continue reading Novel takes place on Route 66
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Details released about Oklahoma Pop museum
A news conference on Tuesday revealed all of the details about a proposed Oklahoma Pop museum in Tulsa, devoted to the history of the state's music and its popular culture. You can read more about it here. It was mentioned a few days ago that Route 66 would be part of the museum. Bob Blackburn, … Continue reading Details released about Oklahoma Pop museum
Kingman group raising money to restore signs
The fledgling Route 66 Association of Kingman has begun a silent auction as a fundraiser to restore neon signs that once graced the Mother Road in Kingman, Ariz. Kingman roadie Jim Hinckley passed along this information via e-mail: The organization has acquired and stored the City Cafe and Imperial Motel sign. A beautiful old Packard sales … Continue reading Kingman group raising money to restore signs
Calling all scribes
Gondwana Press, based in Edmond, Okla., is holding a Route 66 Writing Contest through August. The details from the press release: Submit stories about Route 66, 3000 to 5000 words, any genre - short story, essay, poetry, etc., with up to 2 pictures (optional). Prize includes $50 per story and publication in Gondwana Press' upcoming … Continue reading Calling all scribes
Book review: “City Ubiquitous”
Andrew Wood is an associate professor in communication studies at San Jose State University. He's also a dyed-in-the-wool roadie. He's written two books about two-lane highways, "Motel America" and "Road Trip America." His Motel Americana site is an excellent thumbnail guide to vintage lodging. And Wood's blog, Woodland Shoppers Paradise, has become a catch-all for … Continue reading Book review: “City Ubiquitous”
Book review: “The Route 66 St. Louis Cookbook”
First-time author Norma Maret Bolin's "The Route 66 St. Louis Cookbook" has the words "St. Louis" in slightly larger type than the rest of the title of the book's cover. This is telling. Her book (paperback, 174 pages, $19.95) is considerably more focused on famed restaurants of the entire St. Louis area than just those … Continue reading Book review: “The Route 66 St. Louis Cookbook”
Artist to publish drawings, recipes from Route 66
Artist David Alan Badger of Havana, Ill., plans to publish seven books of his drawings, history and recipes from scenic byways in Illinois, including Route 66, reported the Peoria Journal Star. Badger, who has been drawing for more than 20 years, said the books will help bring attention and tourism to the towns along the … Continue reading Artist to publish drawings, recipes from Route 66
A response by “Road Trip USA” author
Jamie Jensen, author of the "Road Trip USA" and "Road Trip USA Route 66," sent an e-mail with his response of my review of his "Road Trip USA Route 66" book that was recently published: Here it is: I was looking forward to talking to you about my Road Trip USA books, and was sorry … Continue reading A response by “Road Trip USA” author
Book review: “Road Trip USA Route 66”
I should preface this by saying I have been a longtime fan of Jamie Jensen's travel guides. I still possess a 1999 edition of his "Road Trip USA" (subtitled "Cross-Country Adventures on America's Two-Lane Highways"). Jensen, by all accounts, has driven hundreds of thousands of miles to scout out the best road trips in America. … Continue reading Book review: “Road Trip USA Route 66”
GPS 66 site launched
Drew Knowles, author of the "Route 66 Adventure Handbook" and the "Route 66 Quick Reference Encyclopedia" and proprietor of the Route 66 University site, has launched the interactive and open-source GPS 66 site. He described it "as the closest thing yet to an online tour of Route 66, including precise GPS-based mapping, eyewitness commentary, and … Continue reading GPS 66 site launched