Here’s another installment from my Tucson Festival of Books series.
From the iconic Grand Canyon to the people and places showcasing Arizona’s wild side, authors Richard Grant, Kyle Paoletta, and Yolonda Youngs shared their perspectives on historical and contemporary subjects.
Overall, the lecture was enjoyable and filled with various stories about Arizona. A significant portion focused on the impact of Arizona Highways magazine on tourism and the state’s growth. It’s remarkable how a magazine that began as a technical journal discussing the benefits of building straight roads and culverts evolved into a prominent promotional tool for the entire state.
At one point in his book, Richard Grant mentioned revisiting a Japanese sake maker he had previously written about. Hearing him in person reminded me that I have yet to try Arizona’s premium sake.
I will give an update once I got my hands on this drink and give it a review!
My books Memory Road Trip (e-book or paperback) and Time Traveled (e-book or paperback) are both available! You can also find them at most major international book sites.
Krista Marson 