Used bookstores along Route 66 tell stories and endure
Travelers on Route 66 find used bookstores thriving beside vintage souvenirs. In Albuquerque a shop gathers lawyers and the homeless chasing Jack Kerouac, while Pasadena’s Vroman’s and Kingman’s 5th Street Books cite longevity and new book ties. Owners note persistent demand for tangible volumes despite e readers.
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Mass ascension opens 44th Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Tens of thousands gathered at dawn for the first mass ascent of the 44th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico. More than 500 balloons from dozens of states and about 20 countries participated, featuring character balloons such as Darth Vader and a Yoda balloon, along with novelty designs. Organizers call it one of the world’s most photographed events.
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N.M
Darth Vader
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