Comments on: Spenser’s Boston, A Mystery Tour

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:23:46 +0000

I love these books, and the descriptions of the great sights to see in Boston and surrounding areas. Spenser does mention a restaurant I dined in sometime in the 70′s, called St. Botolph’s. It was on St. Botolph’s street, and was quite famous for John’s Pepper Steak.
And yes, I have read every Spenser book, and many times each. Thanks for an interesting discussion!

By: connie

connie — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:56:47 +0000

Another one of my dream destinations- my paternal grandfather was from Massachusetts- and Boston, specifically. It is my dream to go there one day- it still amazes me that I can travel to so many places but can’t seem to get to the very place I want to visit

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By: MarthaandMe

MarthaandMe — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:37:11 +0000

The Spenser books are among my favorites. I remember I eagerly read all that were out one summer before my husband and I took a trip to Boston together. I love to read books that take place in locales I’ve visited. I just read South of Broad by Pat Conroy which is set in Charleston and it was such a pleasure to read his descriptions of the city that I’ve visited.

By: pen4hire

pen4hire — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:02:30 +0000

You’re right, Kerry, the early Spenser books are good guides to Cambridge, and thanks for the restaurant rec. Stephanie–when I start writing about the great U.S. road trip through literature, MA has loads to contribute. I love hisotry, but I still love mystery novels for a sense of today’s place.

By: Kerry Dexter

Kerry Dexter — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:30:37 +0000

spent quite a bit of time in Boston — well, okay, Cambridge. like a lot of the early Spenser books, but not used them as a guide.
however, one restaurant I like that that’d probably meet with Mr. S’s approval is Christopher’s in Porter Square.
.-= Kerry Dexter´s last blog ..thinking about Cape Breton: music and landscape =-.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:59:53 +0000

I can't think of any Boston writers per say but Massachusetts has a long literary history. Alcott, Walden and Hawthorne just off the top of my head. My grandparents used to live near Louisa May Alcott's childhood home, Fruitlands and it was one of my favorite places to visit as a child. .-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Wednesday Postcard: Recife, Brazil =-.

By: jessiev

jessiev — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:50:50 +0000

i haven't read those books yet, but i LOVE books that talk about food. thanks for sharing! .-= jessiev´s last blog ..Foodie Finds: Best Place to Eat in Saugatuck, Michigan =-.