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Travel Book Club: Black Girl in Paris Discussion (Feb 2025)
It’s time for the next discussion in our 2025 Travel Book Club! In February we read Black Girl in Paris and I’ve compiled some questions below to get the discussion started! Share your thoughts, then check out what we’re reading next month! Black Girl in Paris Author: Shay YoungbloodPages: 238Published: 2000 Join the discussion on Facebook! Caution: Spoilers Ahead! Okay, so Black Girl in Paris by Shay Youngblood is one of those books that makes you want to pack a bag, hop on a plane, and just see where life takes you. It follows Eden, a young Black woman from the U.S. who moves to Paris in the 1980s, chasing…
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Travel Book Club (Feb 2025 Book): Black Girl in Paris
It’s time for the book in our 2025 Travel Book Club! In February we’ll be reading Black Girl in Paris. I brought this with me on my recent trip to Paris and it was so fun to read while in the city of light and love! Black Girl in Paris Author: Shay YoungbloodPages: 238Published: 2000 Join the discussion on Facebook starting February 24! If you like it, put a pin on it!
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Travel Book Club: West with Giraffes Discussion (Jan 2025)
It’s time for the first discussion in our 2025 Travel Book Club! This month we read West with Giraffes and I’ve compiled some questions below to get the discussion started! Share your thoughts check out what we’re reading next month! West with Giraffes Author: Lynda RutledgePages: 346Published: 2021 Join the discussion on Facebook! Caution: Spoilers Ahead! Based on the true story of two giraffes that were transported from New York to the San Diego Zoo after surviving a hurricane while on the cargo ship, West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge is a heartwarming and unique historical fiction novel set in the 1930s. At its core, though, the book is about…
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Safari Books and Movies to Enjoy Before Your Trip
Planning an African safari? Dive into the adventure early by exploring some of the best safari books and movies that capture the magic of Africa. Whether you’re seeking gripping tales of wildlife, guides to enhance your animal-spotting skills, or stories steeped in African culture, these recommendations will transport you straight to the savannah. From timeless novels to cinematic masterpieces, this list is the perfect way to inspire and prepare for your journey into Africa’s breathtaking wilderness. Fiction Books A Guide to the Birds of East Africa A Guide to the Birds of East Africa by Nicholas Drayson is a novel set in Nairobi, Kenya that follows the tale of Mr.…
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Travel Books: The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
The Paris Apartment Author: Lucy FoleyPages: 384Published: 2022 Caution: Spoilers Ahead! I picked up The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley at the airport before a long-haul flight. This suspense novel was a quick and generally fun read and a great way to pass the time on a long flight! Broke and alone, Jess needs a fresh start so she convinces her half-brother, Ben, to let her crash with him for a while. In his apartment in Paris. When she arrives, Jess discovers two things: Ben is nowhere to be found and his apartment is nice, really nice. His neighbors, however, are not so nice. The setting and the premise give…
