Heather Hansen: Disappearing Destinations

Wednesday, June 11th, 6 pm
3 Church St., Harvard Sq.
Co-sponsored by Hostelling International

Disappearing Destinations: 37 Places in Peril and What Can Be Done to Help Save Them, by Heather Hansen and her co-author Kimberly Lisagor, presents cherished, world-wide "wild and sublime places." The places selected include treasured cities such as Venice and Timbuktu, as well as endangered natural areas such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Great Barrier Reef. Disappearing Destinations is a unique mix of armchair travel, natural history, and remarkably practical information for eco-tourists.

Understanding the destinations' draw for those who wish to tread lightly, the authors include conversations with each area's' wildlife or preservation activists and long-time residents. The authors discuss ways in which travellers can support both advocacy organizations and local economies. The book's lists of recommended travel resources and advocacy groups provide very useful information for responsible travel.

Kimberly Lisagor and Heather Hansen are freelance journalists whose articles about the environment and travel have appeared in many newspapers and publications (including National Geographic, Smithsonian, Modern Traveler, and Outside.) Kim is an award-winning guidebook author. Many Boston and Cape Cod readers followed Heather's writing during her years on the staffs of Boston Magazine and The Provincetown Banner.

G. Franco & Gwen Romagnoli - Italy, the Romagnoli Way

Thursday, May 1st. Please note that this is an In-Store event, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Authors G. Franco and Gwen Romagnoli will talk about "Italy, the Romagnoli Way: A Culinary Journey" and their visits to less travelled towns and to eateries serving "simple, satisfying food." Franco and Gwen's preference for "peasant fare" and their enjoyment of regional dishes, breads, wines and sweets is clear. Chapters dedicated to both regions and smaller areas (i.e. the Aeolian Islands) include historical background, landscape and architecture descriptions, favorite routes and restaurants, typical meals, and a small number of unforgettable recipes.

Franco first introduced his native Italian cooking over 30 years ago, as a co-host of PBS' television series, The Romagnoli's Table. He operated a number of restaurants in this area and has written nine cookbooks. Gwen lived in and wrote about Italy for many years before meeting and marrying Franco. Their travels during the past ten years, to seemingly endless out-of-the-way spots in Italy, are inspiring and fascinating. "Italy, the Romagnoli Way" presents the Romagnolis' extraordinary attachment to and familiarity with traditional Italian cooking.

Franco's prior books include "Cucina di Magro: Cooking Lean the Traditional Italian Way" and "A Thousand Bells at Noon: A Roman Reveals the Secrets and Pleasures of His Native City."

Great Days & Nights in Eastern Europe Event

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

The Globe Corner Bookstore's staff and "alumnae" who have journeyed through and lived in Eastern Europe talked about their travels and ways to survive the high Euro. They answered questions about extended stays in Prague, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Dubrovnik, Zagreb and Sarajevo. Advice covered travel east from Vienna and Moscow, backpacking in the Balkans, cycling in Hungary, coastal escapes in Croatia and Montenegro, hiking in Transylvania, riding the Trans-Siberian rails - and much more about Russia, Ukraine, Poland, the Czech and Slovak Republics, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Croatia.

Our in-store event was part of The Bookish Ball celebration in Harvard Square, sponsored by the Harvard Square Business Association. The afternoon and evening celebration included a Book Stroll, events in bookstores, discounts, prizes tied to a "Passport to Wisdom," and a party (with the Sweet Divines dance band) at Holyoke Center's Forbes Plaza.

Susan Spicer: Crescent City Cooking

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Susan Spicer's cookbook, "Crescent City Cooking: Unforgettable Recipes from Susan Spicer's New Orleans" is a treat for fans of the chef's mix of Southern and international dishes served at her French Quarter restaurant, Bayona.

Our in-store book signing and reception included a brief Q&A period during which Susan answered questions about her cooking history prior to Bayona's opening, Bayona, gulf coast cuisine post-Katrina, writing the cookbook, ways that we can all support NOLA and other topics.

About the book...
One of New Orleans's culinary stars and a James Beard award winner, Susan Spicer has been indulging Crescent City diners at the highly acclaimed restaurants, Bayona and Herbsaint, for years. Her long-awaited cookbook brings her signature dishes to the home cook's table. It features over 170 recipes, ranging from traditional New Orleans dishes (Cornmeal-Crusted Crayfish Pies and Cajun-Spiced Pecans) to twists on down-home cuisine (Smoked Duck Hash in Puff Pastry with Apple Cider Sauce; Grilled Shrimp with Black Bean Cakes and Coriander Sauce) and, of course, a recipe for Gumbo z'Herbes (Green Gumbo with Oysters).

Our connection with Susan Spicer is one degree of separation, as our son Nat cooks at Bayona.

Events are free, but tickets are recommended for this ticketed event. For tickets or further information, please send an email to events@gcb.com, call us at 617-649-5700 (x21) or speak with us at the store. If you would like to purchase an autographed book, but are unable to attend an event, please email us (events@gcb.com) with your shipping and payment info. We will hold the book in Harvard Square, if preferred.