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I cannot say I understand the drive to do things like this, but I read the book about Shackleton‘s most famous expedition last year (Endurance), and this was an interesting follow-up of sorts.

#JulyJourneys

I have several books in my #read & #TBR piles set in a #polarregion but I read this one a few years ago & it has stuck with me ever since. British Explorer & Army Officer, Henry Worsley, attempted to make the first solo, unaided crossing of the Antarctic in 2016. Sadly, it did not end well.💙🤍💙

Henry Worsley became fascinated and inspired by Ernest Shackleton at a young age. He used Shackleton‘s leadership approach as inspiration and followed in his footsteps, trekking in Antarctica several times. This book is interesting if a bit short and has some gorgeous illustrations (that‘s ice, not water, above).

You will feel the #cold while reading this nonfiction account of a solo trek across Antarctica.

#WordsofOctober

I did not know how Henry Worsley‘s effort to cross Antarctica solo ended until I read this. I won‘t spoil it, and will just say David Grann did great justice to his story. This was originally published in The New Yorker. This is my fourth #BookspinBonanza for the month.

I‘m reading this short book, which was originally two articles in The New Yorker, for #BookSpinBonanza. Tonight I watched the author & Patrick Radden Keefe, who also writes for The New Yorker. They were interviewed about their books, Killers of the Flower Moon (Grann) and Say Nothing (PRK). It was a Penguin Random House event. (My cat listened in!) #catsoflitsy

Despite being one who hates the cold, I am endlessly fascinated with tales of polar exploration for some reason. This is the story of Henry Worsley, a descendant of a notable crew member from Shackleton‘s expedition, who sets out to walk across Antarctica on his own. This is a short book with many stunning photographs from Shackleton‘s journey and Worsley‘s as well.

Our #LitsyATXReadersSociety topic for yesterday was Travel or books that focus on any region. One of the books I read was The White Darkness.

I‘m not sure why I love books that take place in Antarctica, I would never want to go there. Maybe it‘s the isolation, and the will one has to have to push through the world‘s most extreme environment.

This is very short and informative, a true story of one man‘s obsession and treks. A little dry though.

Thanks for the tag @Crazeedi !
#wonderouswednesday on Thursday!

1️⃣ Goldfinch

2️⃣ To Kill a Mockingbird

3️⃣500+ wild guess!

4️⃣ The White Darkness by David Grann ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5️⃣ @CareBear @mrozzz @Ncostell @bookish_wookish @BookwormAHN @DebbieGrillo consider yourselves tagged!

#24in48 #readathon #24in48readathon
Hour 42: Your Favorite One Challenge:
So I am coming down to my last hour of reading before the end. I liked most everything I listened to but if pushed, these two (yes, breaking the rules!) 🤣were my favorites. Mostly because they were short & unexpected. I learned from the tagged book & was thoroughly entertained by the Audible Original. All things that are most excellent when doing a readathon. 📚📚📚

#24in48 #readathon
At the 8 hour, 15 minute mark & finished book #3 a bit of a cheat at

Fabulous!!!

Short but compelling book.Gorgeous photographs of Antartica, its terrain, its blinding white “darkness”, its unrelenting ice, deep crevices, blue skies, ocean waters. Period photos of Ernest Shackelton & his journey, his original hut, ship & maps. While Henry Worsley & his passionate quest to follow in Shackleton‘s footsteps and beyond is unfathomable to me, I could not help but admire & cheer for him during his Odyssean like journeys.

#bfcr2 #checkin

Met my fitness goal of walking 6 miles 🙌🏻🙌🏻 early morning before heat is key!
Finished a cozy mystery. Been reading 2different books & listening to an audio. So while I have not completed a book, I have read lots!
This is a house I pass on my walk at times- have always loved the peace wreath.

Nice healthy lunch out with my son today before we did errands. My meal of mashed avocado, tomatoes, red onion, & bacon, with a garnish of cilantro was delicious! We decided to stay, sip our iced drinks & read a bit before venturing out for the afternoon. Started one of my library books ( tagged) which had a map of Antartica.
#coffeeandbooks #mapsinbooks #mothersonlunch

#libraryhaul
My finds at today‘s library run. Tried to be reasonable...!!
Noticed that much of June I resorted to reading/listening to mysteries. My go to genre when life is stressful, overwhelming. Here‘s to a new month! 2 non fiction, 3 mysteries, all set in very different times & places.

A #bookishmap is a welcome element of this short narrative about Polar explorer Henry Worsley and his most memorable Antarctic journeys. Vintage photos of Shackleton‘s expeditions as well as pictures of Worsley‘s own 21st century treks complement the text nicely. I‘m glad @WanderingBookaneer gave me a signed first edition as a gift! 💜💜💜

David Grann really can write adventure and the obsessed well. Small book with pictures. Sad ending for this family. #24in48

Lining up some books for #24in48 this weekend. No theme just some I‘m wanting to read that I got at Christmas that aren‘t super long. Judging a debate on Saturday so probably won‘t get to my 24 hours but I will be trying!

Being by David Grann and about Antarctica, this was a must read for me. Didn‘t realize it was so short! It‘s well worth your (minimal) time - a fascinating and moving story, well-told, because David Grann. 💙

I heard this book recommended on a podcast and immediately put a library hold on it. This one is perfect for snowy winter days. Just when you think you are cold, hang out with the explorers of Antarctica.

"That's it!" he yelled, slamming his poles into the ground. "We've made it!" The men looked around, examining the place that had long consumed their imaginations, and which had lured them nearly to their demise. All they could see was barren ice- their grail was no more than a geographical data point. As Adams later put it "What is Antarctica other than a blank canvas on which you seek to impose yourself?"

I love books on polar exploration. ❄️

Finished my first audiobook of 2019 yesterday — David Grann‘s short but fascinating account of a modern arctic explorer‘s ambitious and obsessive quest to follow in Shackleton‘s footsteps.

#audiobook #2019books #davidgrann #nonfiction

My booknook for the night. It's also the snack nook.
#ReadInTheNewYear
#booknook
@hermyknee

I cannot imagine a more hellish place than the Antarctic in a winter storm Quick interesting read with great photos.

No white Christmas so I‘ll go with the White Darkness .

Wow, this is a little gem of book. Short, poignant, beautiful photos, and evocative writing about an other-worldly environment. This is the story of one man‘s obsession/love affair with Antarctica and his desire to follow in his hero Ernest Shackleton‘s footsteps. Not a deep dive into either man‘s life or the history of Antarctica but a beautiful little story about polar exploration and the unique strength of those who pursue it.

I love books that take place in cold places. I love books about explorers. This is the baby.

I really enjoyed this one. It is basically a long magazine article, but the story is great. Going to now have to read more of Grann‘s work.

Compelling events that happened very recently.

I love a good expedition story, especially if it‘s true, and this is one of the best that I‘ve read. David Grann is a most excellent narrator. If you love true life stories about polar expeditions, then you will love this book! Even if you don‘t love them or haven‘t read any, you will love this book! The physical book is beautiful, with wonderful illustrations. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Guys, if you ever get a chance to see David Grann speak, do it! He is entertaining and passionate about his stories. I even forgot to take any pics!

We‘re predicted to get 5-8” of snow through tomorrow night. This seems like an appropriate read.

I love it when he reads a book I picked out for him! 😍😍😍

Ignore the piles of laundry...🙄

I loved Killers of the Flower Moon so much that I‘m stacking this without hearing anything else. Done.