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Boston Globe

Necee Regis covers my book in her latest “Here, There, and Everywhere” column:

“Think you know everything about the quirky side of Boston’s history and landmarks? Kim Foley MacKinnon’s newest book, Secret Boston: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, will make you think again. Filled with fun and unusual facts that reveal strange and forgotten corners of MacKinnon’s hometown, Secret Boston answers questions you didn’t even know you had. “

Go World Travel Magazine

Janna Graber says: “Every city has its secrets and forgotten stories, and Boston is no exception. Founded in 1630 by Puritan settlers, Boston is one of the oldest municipalities in America. That long heritage is rich with tales that have gotten lost over time.

Kim Foley MacKinnon, a local author and Boston expert, set out to uncover many of them. Her book, Secret Boston: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure explores Boston’s hidden side, with a nod to the weird, quirky, and unusual. The book is an excellent guide for Bostonians and visitors to the city, but it is also an interesting read for anyone who loves quirky tales. The book covers 90 different landmarks, characters, and locations in Boston.”

Edge Media

“Travel writer Kim Foley MacKinnon, a Boston resident for more than 20 years, was happy to find there was still plenty to learn for her new book, Secret Boston: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.

EDGE asked MacKinnon to share some of her favorite finds. The following are excerpts from the book, which released April 1 and is available online and at Boston microbrewery Turtle Swamp Brewing.”