The Real Pilgrimage Route Behind The Pilgrims Table
Discover the ancient Christian pilgrimage route that inspired The Pilgrim’s Table — from medieval pilgrim hospitals to the modern Camino. Map, history, and the real places behind the fiction.
The Pilgrim’s Table: Kindle Presale Opens May 15
The wait is nearly over. The Pilgrim’s Table — a novel woven from the ancient footpaths, shared meals, and quiet revelations of the pilgrim’s journey — opens for Kindle presale on May 15, 2026, with paperback and hardcover editions arriving July 1, just in time for early summer reading. Reserve Your Kindle Edition Starting Friday, May 15, readers can
A Beginner’s Guide to the Camino de Santiago
With any luck, you’ve found this page while researching the Camino de Santiago through Europe to learn more about the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Some pilgrims find the Camino through books or blogs. Others may learn about the Camino through movies, such as “The Way”. Regardless of what first sparked your interest in
Invite Author Kevin Donahue to Your Book Club
As the launch of The Pilgrims Table draws near, I would love the opportunity to join your book club to talk about themes from the book, what you liked (or didn’t like!), and share more behind the scenes of my pilgrimage walks across Europe, the U.K., and the United States. My travel schedule through 2026,
The Pilgrims Table Playlist on Spotify: A Camino de Santiago Soundtrack
There are moments in life that ask for silence. And then there are moments that ask for the right kind of music. While writing The Pilgrims Table, I found myself returning again and again to a particular kind of sound—music that didn’t demand attention, but instead created space for something deeper to emerge. Music that
Why People Walk the Camino: 7 Life-Changing Reasons
The Question Behind Every Journey Why do people walk the Camino? The answers are as varied as the people themselves—but certain themes appear again and again. 1. To Find Clarity 2. To Heal 3. To Disconnect 4. To Reconnect 5. To Challenge Themselves 6. To Mark a Transition 7. Because Something Is Calling What They
What to Pack for the Camino de Santiago (The Ultimate Packing List)
The Golden Rule of Packing On the Camino, every item has weight—physically and mentally. The rule is simple:If you don’t need it, don’t carry it. Essential Items Backpack: 30–40LFootwear: Broken-in hiking shoesClothing: Other essentials: Common Mistakes What You Learn Along the Way By day three, most pilgrims realize they brought too much. By day seven, they understand
Best Camino Routes for First-Time Pilgrims
Choosing the Right Camino Route Not all Caminos are created equal. While every path leads to Santiago de Compostela, each offers a distinct experience—shaped by landscape, culture, and pace. For first-time pilgrims, the key is alignment: choosing a route that matches both your physical readiness and your intention. 1. Camino Francés (Most Popular) Distance: ~500 milesBest for: First-timers
What Is the Camino de Santiago? A Complete Guide for First-Time Pilgrims
What Is the Camino de Santiago? The Camino de Santiago—often called The Way of St. James—is a network of ancient pilgrimage routes stretching across Europe, all leading to the cathedral city of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. For over a thousand years, pilgrims have walked these paths for reasons as varied as faith, healing, adventure, and reflection. Today,
The Pilgrims’ Table on the Books & Travel Podcast
What a great pleasure to be a guest on English author Jo Frances Penn’s Books & Travel Podcast. With more than twenty titles to her credit, Jo is an accomplished writer, with her thrillers often focused on relics and shrines from famous pilgrimages. We first connected in 2021 when Jo appeared on the Sacred Steps