No comments about Backroad Bicycling in Connecticut: 32 Scenic Rides on Country Roads & Dirt Lanes, Second Edition (Backroad Bicycling).

No comments about Fodor's In Focus Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket, 1st Edition (In Focus).

2 comments about Nature Walks in Connecticut, 2nd: AMC Guide to the Hills, Woodlands, and Coast of Connecticut (AMC Nature Walks Series).

1. I was pleased to find this guide to discovering the natural areas of Connecticut. Since I bought it, my family and I have been on numerous hikes. The chart in the front helps us plan--if we have time for a bit of a drive and a day's outing, we can go farther to a new and spectacular hike. If we don't have much time, we choose one closer to home. It's a great way to explore our new home state.



2. Great book with a great selection of trails, some only a few miles away from me that I was unaware of.
   
   The book is set up so that it is very easy to plan each trip. The descriptions of the flora and fauna to be encountered on the trail are very detailed. As a budding nature photographer, this is a major plus.
   
   Love the book and recommended to anyone who lives in or is planning a vacation to Connecticut who wants to see the variety of landscapes and wildlife that the state has to offer.

No comments about The Unofficial Guide to Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns in New England.

2 comments about Adventure Kayaking: Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard : Includes Cape Cod National Seashore (Adventure Kayaking).

1. I am now using AdventureKayaking CapeCod and Martha'sVineyard because I find it comprehensive(all 15 towns plus Martha'sVineyard) and like the detailed current description of each tour and the info given for access to each launch point



2. We went to Cape Cod with our Kayaks for the first time, and found this book extremely useful and informative. It has all the launching info (parking, tides, specifics for each site), great descriptions about the trips, what to expect to see and encounter, great Topo maps, plus the safety tips for behaviour and gear you need to be aware of when venturing out into tidal waters. We even met one of the advisors to the author on a guided tour!

No comments about The Cumbria Way and Allerdale Ramble (Cicerone Guide).

1 comments about Passport To Your National Parks Companion Guide: North Atlantic Region.

1. I just got the first 3 of this new National Park Passport Companion books (along with National Capital and SE).
   
   I have yet to go to this area of the country, but as I plan on going to Boston soon, I want to know where the passport stamps are in that area. It looks like this book will really help me out here.

5 comments about Stones and Bones of New England: A Guide to Unusual, Historic, and Otherwise Notable Cemeteries.

1. Although this book is great for giving histories for graveyards and unusual individuals, beware. Get directions to these locations first. If you follow the book's directions, most times you will get lost for hours. Some of the roads in the book's directions do not even exist, others will lead you to an area miles away from the actual graveyard. It is my opinion that the author has not visited most of these locations, and is only speculating to their whereabouts.



2. This book begs for a road trip...by the author! A truly phenomenal book on this subject would have required more than just research. Visits to most every graveyard/cemetery in New England (anyone traveling through small New England towns can tell you that there is much more to see than those listed in the book), plus interviews with the locals and families that date back centuries, seems necessary.
   
   Much of what is in the book seems to be simply research, which could be done by anyone on the internet and at local New England libraries. Each cemetery listed mentions only one or two graves of interest. Also, each state section of the book should have had its own introduction including some history of the state, as well as lore. And while this doesn't need to be a gothic novel featuring Barnabas and Quentin Collins, narrative on the meaning, legends, lore and FEEL of graveyards in New England could have added so much more, including color photos taken during all four seasons. I am reminded of a book on ghosts in New England (forgive me for not recalling the author or title); that author visited many towns and interviewed locals to "get the scoop." Whether you believe the legends or not, it was a great read because of the amount of information provided by locals.
   
   Seems like a rush job. With more work, the book could have been an invaluable resource and historical reference.



3. This book had promise, but it never lived up to it. It probably gives a comprehensive review of the cemeteries available for viewing and hints on where to park, but the actual cemetery information is scarce. Sometimes it will talk about a special monument and there is no picture. It left me wanting more.



4. I love cemeteries, the older the better, so I was already pretty much the ideal reader for 'Stones and Bones' from the get go. During my recent vacation to New England I spotted Rogak's book, in one of the approximate 20 or so gift shops my children dragged me into, and as soon as I saw the cover I knew I was hooked. I practically hurled my money at the cash register, as excited as I was to get my hands on this book.
   
   I read the book everytime I had downtime over my trip. It proved to be a good book to dip in and out of. The short chapters are conducive to that. The content was definitely of interest to me, and there were some great, interesting tidbits as well as good local lore. For me, someone who's been to New England only once before, and never before to its cemeteries, it was interesting to read. I definitely wanted more concrete information, but I whiled away my quiet time very nicely with this book. The author's intent wasn't to be comprehensive, but rather to whet the appetite and provide a little guidance on the subject. I'd like to graduate to a more detailed book from here, but I thought 'Stones and Bones' served its purpose quite well.



5. I picked this book up while stuck in an airport, and was optimistic about its contents. I was turned off however to find vague and short descriptions, and at several times, plain inaccurate information. Maybe someone might consider doing more research and writing a book for each cemetery mentioned in it. When you can find the correct information simply by paying attention to the History Channel, maybe it's time to think about writing your own book, or re-writing one you have been careless with.

No comments about Red Brick in the Land of Steady Habits: Creating the University of Connecticut, 1881-2006.

2 comments about The North Atlantic Coast: A Literary Field Guide (Stories from Where We Live).

1. This anthology is a collection of stories rooted in the North Atlantic Coast, beginning with Newfoundland. It includes the genres of poetry, short story, fiction and creative non fiction. Intended as a teaching tool for children, I found the book to be compelling in the imagery it evoked, particularly of the sea and its inhabitants, both human and animal.



2. Stories from Where We Live focuses on regional experiences from dwellers on the North Atlantic coast ages 9 and older, but is recommended in our adult issue because the entire family will relish these stories. From netting crabs on the Jersey shore to outdoors experiences in Delaware, this gathers regional experiences told through stories, poems, and journal entries to provide an inviting collection of tales.