A Patriotic Reading List with RJ. Julia Booksellers
As anyone knows, one of the best things about living on the Shoreline is a great day at the beach. And that it’s only made better by a great read. That’s why we’ve collected our favorite Americana books to enjoy seaside.
Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush
Sister’s First
Jenna and Barbara take readers on a revealing, thoughtful, and deeply personal tour behind the scenes of their lives, as they share stories about their family, their unexpected adventures, their loves and losses, and the sisterly bond that means everything to them.
J.B. West with Mary Lynn Kotz
Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies
The roots of today's Coast Guard were established in 1790 by Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers and the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. Hamilton proposed the formation of the Revenue Marine, a seagoing military service that would enforce customs and navigation laws, collect tariffs, hail in-bound ships, make inspections and certify manifests.
Robert Kurson
Rocket Men
With the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing happening this past July, Rocket Men is a must read. This book chronicles the Apollo 8 mission and the astronauts who made man’s first trip to the moon possible.
Lauren Weisberger
When Life Gives You Lululemons
Ok, hear me out! You might not think Americana when you hear Lululemons, but this book is the perfect beach read. With the addition of some Washington, DC scandal it makes for an addictive Americana read.
IT’S A GOOD READ!
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