Tales of a Presidential Grave Hunter

“I’ve only got one book to l see me through my flight.”

                                    --Bernie Taupin, “Paris”

Bernie Taupin is being inducted into the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame. Huzzah!

“Paris” is one of the few tolerable songs on Leather Jackets, often considered to be the worst Elton John album. But I’m quoting it because that line is relevant to my situation. I’m flying to Denver on Sunday morning and I’ll have just one book to see me through my flight: it’s a short trip and I’m traveling light.

Thanks to Phoenixville’s indie bookshop Reads & Co, I’ll be reading my friend Kurt Deion’s Presidential Grave Hunter – One Kid’s Quest to Visit the Tombs of Every President and Vice President.

I say “friend”, though Kurt and I have yet to meet. However, we’ve been kindred spirits within the online historian/taphophile realm for many years now. So, yeah, we’re friends.

I’m saving Presidential Grave Hunter for the plane ride, so I have not done a deep dive yet, but based on what I have read, I am excited to read it. I’ll check in with a review once I’ve read the book.

In the meantime, a hearty “huzzah!” to Kurt Deion for writing Presidential Grave Hunter. Check out Kurt’s website to learn more about his work and order the book.

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