by Don Messerschmidt | Mar 3, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Biographies & Memoirs, Humor, Travel
The Prologue to this funny travelers’ romp, featuring Sue and Sara, begins with sage advice from Sue’s mother: “Wherever you go, whatever you do, just… don’t do anything stupid.” The lives of these two young women were stagnating. Both had backpacked a little, and...
by Don Messerschmidt | Feb 1, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Biographies & Memoirs, Travel
This is a book about those exceptional women around the world who have dedicated their lives to Buddhism. It covers the lives of Buddhist nuns in 20 chapters of personal stories. Ten chapters focus on the East: Nepal, India, Burma and Japan; and ten on the West: North...
by Don Messerschmidt | Jan 23, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Books About Books, Travel
Like a box of Swiss chocolates, this book is filled with rich, quality bonbons for readers, writers and (otherwise) fans of Switzerland. The Gilded Chalet: Off-piste in Literary Switzerland is a tour de force of good writing, with insightful historical and literary...
by Seniye Groff | Jan 19, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Art, Design & Photography, History, NW Author, NW Setting, Travel
History lovers, as well as architecture aficionados, will appreciate the research and stories presented in Timberline Lodge (Images of America). William Turner, the architect, was hired to design Timberline and he had integral influence in the building’s final...
by Mary-Lynne Monroe | Jan 18, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Biographies & Memoirs, Sponsored, Travel
In 2010, some time after his marriage turned into a divorce, Rocco Versaci set out on a road trip. Not any old road trip, but a bicycle ride across the United States. He was not a long-distance biker prior to his decision; it sounded like a fun challenge to him. He...
by Sarah Hutchins | Oct 25, 2016 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), NW Setting, Portland Authors, Travel
[alert variation=”alert-info”]Publisher: Reedy Press, LLC Formats: Paperback Purchase: Powell’s | Amazon | IndieBound[/alert] In the latest bucket list to hit the shelves, 100 Things to Do in Portland, OR Before You Die, Ann Smith and Allison Symonds...
