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Suggested Reading & Watching
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Suggested Reading & Watching List
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If you're a cemetery lover and book lover like me, you are probably always looking for books on the subject. Here is a comprehensive page of cemetery-themed books available. As an associate of Amazon.com, I've added a convenient search link to their site for easy access.
The following books are available from Dusty Smith. Please visit her site to purchase them.
- "Glossary for Taphophiles: Words & Terms for Cemetery, Death, Dying & Funeral Aficionados" by Dusty Smith
- "Voices from the Cities of the Dead: A Cemetery Reference Guide to Understanding Terminologies, Gravestone Are, Monuments, Abbreviations, Symbols & Icons" by Dusty Smith
- "Unlocking the Secrets of Secret Societies: Understanding Abbreviations & Symbols on Graves & Memorials" by Dusty Smith
International Association of Cemetery Preservationists, Inc.
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"New Orleans Cemeteries" by Robert Florence
The most comprehensive book I've found on New Orleans cemeteries. I recently met Rob Florence, and he is a great guy. He gave me and my family a whirlwind tour of N.O. cemeteries and shared just a portion of his wealth of knowledge about them. He is the founder of Historic New Orleans Tours as well as the author of this book and one on St. Louis #1. This book is well-worth picking up.
"Family Inheritance" and "Grave Intent" by Deborah LeBlanc
"Family Inheritance" is a great fictional thriller that takes you right into the bayous of Louisianna. This is a well-written first novel by LeBlanc, who introduces the readers to a gris-gris man and a brother and sister who fight for their sanity against the malevolent Maikana.
"Grave Intent" is another fascinating read about a couple who run a funeral home in Louisiana and end up doing battle against a Gypsy curse. According to Publishers Weekly, it's "an imaginative chiller. Riveting!" I'm reading it right now!
Intrigued? Pick up this book, and tell Deb that Minda sent you! Be sure to visit Deb's Web site and say hello. I also met Deb during my recent visit to New Orleans, and she is just the greatest person!
www.deborahleblanc.com
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Books by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack
Sharon Carmack is THE expert on genealogical research, as far as I'm concerned. She's written a number of books that are invaluable if you are searching for your ancestors. I am a big fan of her book "Your Guide to Cemetery Research." It's not just for genealogists; if you are interested in cemetery studies, this book is a MUST!
"Stories in Stone" by Douglas Keister
I love this book. It's a small hardback with tons of information on cemetery art symbolism. As Doug is "the man" when it comes to photography, the book is, of course, filled with gorgeous color pictures. This handy book will fit quite nicely in your TheCemeteryClub.com tote bag (hint hint!).
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"Round-Trip to Deadsville" is now available!
Tim Matson's out-of-print book "Round-Trip to Deadsville" is now available through TheCemeteryClub.com. This is also the only place where you can get an AUTOGRAPHED copy and at a sweet price! The cost is $10, including shipping. What a deal!
About the book (from the back cover): "Our narrator, Tim Matson, assaulted by middle-aged existential doubt and morbid preoccupations, sets out to confront the demons of death and the denizens of the funeral trade. ... In Round-Trip to Deadsville, the author taps death on the shoulder and asks to bum a ride."
To order your own copy, you can call (802) 333-9019 or send a check or money order to Tim Matson in care of:
Tim Matson
288 Miller Pond Rd
Thetford Center, VT 05075
You can also click here to order a copy through Amazon.com. But it won't be signed or sent to you directly from the author, so why would you?! At least you can see what the cover looks like. And when you order your copy, tell Tim that Minda sent you!
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For New Orleans Lovers Only!
For those of you who know what it means to miss New Orleans, here are some links for you. Take a sip of chicory coffe while you book your flight to the Crescent City online!
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