Bookish Wandering in St. Augustine, FL

St. Augustine, FL is a popular tourist destination known for its rich, extensive history, close proximity to the beach and wildlife preserves, and vibrant art scene. I happily wandered America’s Oldest City (founded in 1565) for three days and – surprise! – found myself stumbling into some really fantastic bookstores. Gypsy’s Book Nook may seem […]

My Debut Novel… One Year Later

I can’t believe that my debut novel – The Autobiography of an Infinite Being or How I Turned into a Bird on My 80th Birthday – is one year old! I think back to those dark, bewildering days of the pandemic when I was writing my book in secret. I kept telling myself, “You’ll know […]

#Bookshelfies

Confession… I am a bibliophile… that much you already know. What you might not know is that I really used to struggle with my TBR, or “to be read,” pile. I love books and I thoroughly enjoy getting lost in another world or connecting with an interesting character. That said, I often felt overwhelmed by […]

Author Adventures with Adrienne H. Lee!

I am so grateful for the immense outpouring of love and support for the release of my debut novel, The Autobiography of an Infinite Being or How I Turned into a Bird on My 80th Birthday. To say it has been a crazy few weeks would be putting it mildly, especially since the big reveal […]

Malaprop’s Bookstore

All bibliophiles know that when visiting a new town, one must always find the bookstores first! If you’re ever in Asheville, NC, Malaprop’s Bookstore is a booklover’s dream and is not to be missed. With a coffee cafe located conveniently inside, visitors can get lost for hours among the rows of books, themed displays and […]

Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar

Sometimes a bookstore is a work of art in its own right. Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar in Asheville, NC is a visually enticing masterpiece of a bookshop that just so happens to offer literary themed cocktails, charcuterie boards and awe-inspiring desserts. You really have to see it to believe it! The multi-level […]

Introducing… ADRIENNE’S ATHENAEUM!

Please check out the newest addition to The Wandering Art Historian blog… ADRIENNE’S ATHENAEUM! I love sharing the books I read with all of you. In fact, you may recall some past posts featuring “My Year in Books.” This year I’m changing things up! 2023 was a crazy year and the books I read reflect […]

The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel

The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel is a book I highly recommend for all art lovers. Whether you are a seasoned museum-goer or someone new to art appreciation, this book is required reading. In fact, I believe it should be used as a sort of textbook, or at the very least a […]

The Wandering Art Historian Book Club Comes to an End

All good things must come to an end and sadly, it is time to announce the end of The Wandering Art Historian book club. Our final book – Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland – will be discussed on Sunday, October 30th at 2:00pm via Zoom. The end of The Wandering Art Historian […]

My Covid Classic – #19

Last month, The Wandering Art Historian book club met to discuss Modern Art by Evelyn Toynton. I really enjoyed this book despite it being a sort of 20th century Greek tragedy. There are a bunch of tragic men and tragic women and they are all suffering and it is mostly due to their own life […]