Longtime readers may remember George Motz and his 2005 documentary, "Hamburger America," where he searched for the eight best hamburger joints in the United States. Motz now has a book by the same title, except he's expanded his "best-of" list to 100 restaurants. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that the Bobcat Bite and its … Continue reading Book of top 100 hamburgers includes Route 66 restaurants
Category: Books
New novel on Route 66 coming in January
Michael Zadoorian has a novel, "The Leisure Seekers," that will be published by HarperCollins and is set to hit stores on Jan. 27. Much of the book takes place on Route 66. Here's the synopsis from the publisher: John and Ella Robina have shared a wonderful life for more than fifty years. Now in their … Continue reading New novel on Route 66 coming in January
New roadside postcard book coming soon
Route 66 historian Jim Ross and Mother Road author/photographer Shellee Graham, both who run Route 66 Photographs, announced Thursday night that they have a new postcard book, "Roadside U.S.A. -- Route 66 and Beyond," coming out within days. Ross and Graham described the book as "30 detachable, color postcards featuring some of our favorite scenes … Continue reading New roadside postcard book coming soon
Book review: “Route 66 Railway”
To my knowledge, a book had never explored the relationship between the railroad and historic Route 66. That's no longer the case with the publication of Elrond Lawrence's "Route 66 Railway" (Los Angeles Railroad Heritage Foundation, 176 pages, $49.50). Subtitled "The Story of the Route 66 and the Santa Fe Railway in the American Southwest," … Continue reading Book review: “Route 66 Railway”
Book review: “Roads to Quoz”
After losing his job and marriage, William Least Heat-Moon and his Ford Econoline van (dubbed Ghost Dancing) embarked on a 13,000-mile journey around America. He avoided the interstates and drove two-lane highways and country roads. He eschewed chain restaurants for mom-and-pop eateries. And he met a lot of interesting people. "Blue Highways: A Journey into … Continue reading Book review: “Roads to Quoz”
Book review: “Route 66 Backroads”
Jim Hinckley's gorgeous new book, "Route 66 Backroads" (Voyageur, 208 pages, $24.99), is a guide to more than 40 side trips that use historic Route 66 as a jumping-off point. The book's initial focus remains on 66, with seven chapters on each of the states the Mother Road traverses (the 13 miles of Kansas is … Continue reading Book review: “Route 66 Backroads”
La Posada chef readies cookbook
John Sharpe, chef/owner of the acclaimed Turquoise Room restaurant attached to the historic La Posada hotel in Winslow, Ariz., recently announced that the cookbook he's been working on will be hitting bookstores next month. The book launching will be at the historic La Posada at 3 p.m. Nov. 16. Please RSVP your intention to attend … Continue reading La Posada chef readies cookbook
“Route 66 Railway” book is out
Railroad buff Elrond Lawrence long-gestating book about Route 66 and its historical relationship with Santa Fe/BNSF, "Route 66 Railway" (176 pages, $49.50, Los Angeles Historical Railroad Foundation) is now being shipped. An article in the Salinas Californian, Lawrence tells about how and why the book came about: "My goal was to recall the days when … Continue reading “Route 66 Railway” book is out
William Least Heat-Moon writes another road-trip book
Back in 1982, William Least Heat-Moon wrote one of the great books about the road, "Blue Highways: A Journey into America." The 13,000-mile itinerary of "Blue Highways" didn't follow Route 66. But the author's willingness to explore the nation's backroads and its people -- and his refusal to patronize the interstates and fast-food joints -- … Continue reading William Least Heat-Moon writes another road-trip book
A Route 66 tribute to St. Louis
St. Louis roadie Joe Sonderman has put together this video tribute to the Mother Road in the Gateway City. A lot of the images come from his postcard collection and the archives of the Missouri Department of Transportation. Most of these photos also can be found in his book, "Route 66 in St. Louis."