The Prince of Horror: Joe Hill Steps Out of his Father’s Shadow
By Ali Pinero Joe Hill is a neophyte novelist when compared to his famous father, Stephen King, but don’t let this fool you, he is…
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Summer Reading for the Literary Traveler — Beat the Heat and Join the Challenge!
Introduction by Amanda Festa Summer reading is as representative of the season as backyard BBQs and beach days. If you are like us, you enjoy…
7 Beach-Going Essentials for the Literary Traveler
By Ali Pinero Beaches are suddenly inundated with shovels and boogie boards, lifeguards are on duty, the sun is shining, and the sand is finally…
Literary Travels and Lobster Rolls — A Weekend on Martha’s Vineyard
By Caitlin O’Hara Is it ever thus, at the end of things? Does any woman ever count the grains of her harvest and say: Good…
Plugging In: The Latest in Travel Gadgets
By Jack Callahan The purpose of travel is to explore new destinations, to learn and try to understand that things are done differently in different…
Hotel du Cap: Literary Luxury on the French Riviera
By Ali Pinero As I stepped off the bus in the south of France, I was welcomed by an endless array of sunshine, warmth, and…
The Summer of Gatsby
Here at Literary Traveler we are enjoying the summer sun with a side of Gatsby. For a refresher course on all things Fitzgerald, check out…
So, You Liked The Great Gatsby – What’s Next?
By Jack Callahan Was The Great Gatsby your introduction to the work of F. Scott Fitzgerald? Did you like it so much that you want…
Anatomy of The Great Gatsby: Literary Traveler takes on Luhrmann
When it came time for someone to review the latest film adaptation of The Great Gatsby, we could not delegate the task. It’s not that…
We’re Hosting a Party, Old Sport! — How to Throw a Gatsby Summer Soiree
By Katie Stack So you want to throw a party, old sport? A fabulous soiree that those on the East Egg would envy from across…