Good Reading for Self-Isolation

[rappahannock_rev]

Georgiana Goddard King, The Way of St. James (1920)

King Vol. 1
https://archive.org/stream/waysaintjames02kinggoog#page/n11/mode/2up

King Vol. 2
https://archive.org/details/waysaintjames00kinggoog/page/n12

King Vol. 3
https://archive.org/details/waysaintjames06kinggoog/page/n11

 

[jefferyonthecamino]

this is awesome. muchas gracias!

 

[malingerer]

this is awesome. muchas gracias!

Try MARCUS AURELIUS. "MEDITATIONS"

The Malingerer.

 

[Septarian]

‘Homage to Catalonia’ George Orwell

 

[malingerer]

‘Homage to Catalonia’ George Orwell

have read it plus Hugh Thomas!

The Malingerer.

 

[malingerer]

‘Homage to Catalonia’ George Orwell

enjoyed but Hugh Thomas better!

The Malingerer.

 

[David Tallan]

Try MARCUS AURELIUS. "MEDITATIONS"

The Malingerer.

Which you can follow with the Enchiridion or Discourses by Epictetus.

 

[jmcarp]

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Georgiana Goddard King, The Way of St. James (1920)

King Vol. 1
https://archive.org/stream/waysaintjames02kinggoog#page/n11/mode/2up

King Vol. 2
https://archive.org/details/waysaintjames00kinggoog/page/n12

King Vol. 3
https://archive.org/details/waysaintjames06kinggoog/page/n11

Thanks, I've downloaded this interesting piece of Camino history and I look forward to plunging into it (although my fervent hope is that this coronavirus lockdown doesn't last as long as it will take me to read all 1385 pages).

 

[Priscilla NC]

One of my favorite reads during this time has been a contemporary one: Rebekah Scott's A Furnace Full of God. Highly recommend, though I know that many of you have already read it.

 

[jefferyonthecamino]

Try MARCUS AURELIUS. "MEDITATIONS"

The Malingerer.

i believe these are preCamino texts
thanks for the suggestion, i just might once i finish herodotus's histories (currently on book V)
cheers

 

[mark connolly]

"A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith by Timothy Egan, a columnist from the New York Times

 

[Kanga]

Yes, I second Rebekah Scott's book - A Furnace Full of God. If you are agnostic/atheist/anything else, don't be put off by the title. A great read.

 

[Brendan McNamee]

Susie Tarver's Field of Stars, and Tim Moore's Spanish Steps are two very good books on walking the Camino.

 

[Former member 69452]

"A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith by Timothy Egan, a columnist from the New York Times

I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book and highly recommend for all!!! And here's an interview Tim Egan did with Rick Steves. You'll love this if you haven't listened before. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-with-rick-steves/id79063354?i=1000473239239

 

[TrvlDad1]

The Seven Story Mountain by Thomas Merton

 

[Former member 69452]

The Seven Story Mountain by Thomas Merton

Just added to my wishlist! Can't wait to read it.

 

[rappahannock_rev]

Dispatches Along the Way: An American Humorist Staggers Across Spain in Pursuit of Happiness, Truth, and a Cold Beer - Kindle edition by Alexander, Prioleau. Humor & Entertainment Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Dispatches Along the Way: An American Humorist Staggers Across Spain in Pursuit of Happiness, Truth, and a Cold Beer - Kindle edition by Alexander, Prioleau. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while...

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[Icacos]

I’ve just finished reading The Cypresses Believe in God, by José Maria Gironella, a novel published in the early 50’s about the run-up to the Spanish Civil War, and recommended by one of our members in another thread, for those who might be interested in Spanish history. Not an easy read, and I made pages and pages of notes in an effort to keep track of things. If anyone has any general thoughts on this book and would like to share them, I would be interested in hearing from you. To comply with forum rules, please private message me.

 

[rappahannock_rev]

I’ve just finished reading The Cypresses Believe in God, by José Maria Gironella, a novel published in the early 50’s about the run-up to the Spanish Civil War, and recommended by one of our members in another thread, for those who might be interested in Spanish history. Not an easy read, and I made pages and pages of notes in an effort to keep track of things. If anyone has any general thoughts on this book and would like to share them, I would be interested in hearing from you. To comply with forum rules, please private message me.

Bravo! The Cypresses Believe in God is one of the great books of the 20th century. Not hyperbole! I lent my copy out years ago and never saw it again.... Thank you for reminding me of it.

 

[Icacos]

Bravo! The Cypresses Believe in God is one of the great books of the 20th century. Not hyperbole! I lent my copy out years ago and never saw it again.... Thank you for reminding me of it.

Delighted to hear this! It‘s great to have a good read. I think my best read, ever, is The Rougon-Macquart Cycle, by Émile Zola. And to think I got all 20 novels, in One Volume for something like $1.98 on Amazon. It kept me going for eight months.

So sorry you lost your copy of Cypresses. Hopefully, it’s found a good home.

 

[rappahannock_rev]

Atlas of Places that Could or Should have existed on the Camino de Santiago: Barrera, Jeffery: 9781985081451: Amazon.com: Books

Atlas of Places that Could or Should have existed on the Camino de Santiago [Barrera, Jeffery] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Atlas of Places that Could or Should have existed on the Camino de Santiago

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[TrvlDad1]

Dispatches Along the Way: An American Humorist Staggers Across Spain in Pursuit of Happiness, Truth, and a Cold Beer - Kindle edition by Alexander, Prioleau. Humor & Entertainment Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Dispatches Along the Way: An American Humorist Staggers Across Spain in Pursuit of Happiness, Truth, and a Cold Beer - Kindle edition by Alexander, Prioleau. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while...

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A bit weird, but interesting and thought-provoking quick read. Some of the places can be found in Brierley's Guide with different stories behind them.

 

[rappahannock_rev]

A bit weird, but interesting and thought-provoking quick read. Some of the places can be found in Brierley's Guide with different stories behind them.

That sums it up pretty well. I enjoyed it! ... In 2017 I ran into author Alexander Priolieu inside the Burgos bus station -- that's him, wearing a kilt. Yes, a kilt! (That's not me on the left, btw -- I couldn't grow a beard that good!)