Book Number 2

I've chosen to read The Island at the Center of the World by Russell Shorto, on the advice of my grandmother (hi Mimi!). It is the "epic" tale of New Amsterdam, as New York was previously known as prior to the English takeover of the colony. Shorto wrote this book based on recently uncovered and translated primary sources from the early days of the Dutch colony.

I'm very excited to read the book - I was born and raised until I was seven in New York, and I still visit my grandma up in Troy a few times a year. The state, and the city, holds some of my very favorite memories growing up, and I'm looking forward to learning more about my birthplace.