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Novel Destinations
Novel Destinations: Literary Landmarks from Jane Austen's Bath to Ernest Hemingway's Key West | Matthew Pearl, Shannon McKenna Schmidt, Joni Rendon
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Tours five hundred literary landmarks throughout Europe and North America, and includes trip-planning advice for bibliophiles who want to visit sites such as James Joyce's Dublin and the New England landmarks of Louisa May Alcott.
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AvidReader25
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This has been one of my go-to trip planning books for years. It explores places around the globe that have literary significance. It gives recommendations of places to visit, dine at, stay at, and more. I love seeing the detail of authors lives, and the significance of different spots I may have missed. Highly recommended and perfect for planning my upcoming trip to Concord, Mass.

BkClubCare I (maybe you do!) know the proprietor of the indie bookstore in Concord MA… 14mo
AvidReader25 @BkClubCare No way! Which bookstore? I had two noted to make sure I visited while there. (edited) 14mo
BkClubCare Well, here‘s one link: https://www.concordbookshop.com 14mo
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BkClubCare @AvidReader25 - here‘s the post when I took O and E in for a visit! https://bkclubcare.wordpress.com/2016/08/09/my-name-is-lucy-barton/ 14mo
BkClubCare @AvidReader25 - wow. Crazy how time flies . . . 14mo
AvidReader25 @BkClubCare That‘s one of the shops on my list! Totally stopping there. I‘ll have to say hello to Dawn if she‘s there. 😊 13mo
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Litsi
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There‘s a cottage industry around visiting the sites that inspired authors & the places they lived / worked. IDK what causes the fevered interest to get into their minds through what they saw, where they sat, what pens they used. But it‘s a real affliction & one that is salved by this guidebook. No need to review this: you already know whether you want to read it. I also suggest the travel essays “In the Footsteps”. Yes, I am one of the afflicted.

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mrp27
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#3books #thatmademewanttotravel

I‘ve read and enjoyed all 3 titles and all 3 gave me the travel bug.

Chab256 I loved My Life in France! 4y
OriginalCyn620 Awesome! 4y
mrp27 @Chab256 It was a great read! 4y
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bookandbedandtea
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I got this today and have barely skimmed it yet my bucket list is exploding. 📚🌍📚🌎📚🌏

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Rachbb3
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This is a #blameitonlitsy buy. #bookmail 😁

JanuarieTimewalker13 Oooooh, that sounds great!! 6y
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Hooked_on_books
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A fun look at literary places of classic authors, this book includes bookish museums, hotels, restaurants, and even literary festivals. It also takes a deeper dive into the regions inhabited by a handful of the greats. A fun way to find inspiration for your next trip!

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merelybookish
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No chance I will get to attend any of these.
BUT if someone gets to go to "A Little Women Christmas" at Alcott's home in Concord, MA or The Enchanted Garden at the Poe Museum in Richmond, VA, please do post pics! ?
Full list of holiday events at author homes at noveldestinations.com

LeahBergen I saw this today and sighed mightily. 6y
merelybookish @LeahBergen A Little Women Christmas would be so fun! 6y
Jess_Read_This Omigosh... A Little Women Christmas?! ❤️ 6y
merelybookish @Jess_Read_This Any chance you could go? 6y
Jess_Read_This @merelybookish I wish... I‘m fairly certain the Mr. will be reminding me of all the adult things I should be worried about in December. Like getting a new car. A trip from Michigan to MA isn‘t in the cards. But now that I know this exists... perhaps next year!!! 6y
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Vbrrgirl
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Talk about a fabulous to do list!

MrBook This has been on my TBR seemingly forever! 6y
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LeahBergen
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I'm back from holidays and guess what I found on my travels? A book town! 😮

(The town of Sidney on Vancouver Island, BC).

Shemac77 I love that town! I have a few bookmarks from bookstores there and I always feel so nostalgic for the little town when I use them. 7y
vivastory I think all of litsy should move there 7y
mrp27 Heaven! 7y
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Megabooks 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 7y
saresmoore @vivastory Shhh! There are way too many people on Litsy! 7y
Cinfhen Welcome back! How awesome 💕 7y
Gailthurber Going💃🏻🛳soon 7y
rubyslippersreads Welcome back, but I can't believe you didn't take up permanent residence! 😂 7y
elkeOriginal I am surprised they did not elect you mayor on the spot! 7y
Hooked_on_books 😮‼️That's not too far from Oregon! I smell a road trip (with car ferry) in my future! 7y
TrishB Very cool 👍 good to have you back 7y
LeahBergen @Shemac77 It was my first (but not last) visit! 7y
LeahBergen @vivastory And each of us could open a tiny specialized bookstore... 😆 7y
LeahBergen @saresmoore There were actually people standing around on the street, reading from their new books! 😮 7y
LeahBergen @Cinfhen 😘😘 7y
LeahBergen @Gailthurber You should! 7y
LeahBergen @rubyslippersreads I did look at some of the house photos in the window of the real estate office. 😂 7y
LeahBergen @elkeo Haha! Wouldn't that be the best title EVER? "Who, me? Oh, I'm just Mayor of Booktown". 7y
LeahBergen @Hooked_on_books There's an Anacortes to Sidney ferry. 😬 7y
LeahBergen @TrishB 😘😘 7y
rubyslippersreads @elkeo @LeahBergen Or Queen of Booktown. 😂👑 7y
ValerieAndBooks Wow! Now I have to figure out when and how to go! 📚📚📚 7y
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bio_chem06
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Stoney Island bank library, Chicago. The things you find, only after you move.... le sigh

Zelma 😍 wow! 7y
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Rhondareads
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A book nerds bit of heaven.Icing on the pile of this weeks delicious BookMail.@shelf-awareness national geo thanks😍📚

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MrBook
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#TBRtemptation post 8! This is the bibliophile's ultimate travel guide!!! Over 500 destinations & landmarks across the US & Europe, pointing to where authors lived & were inspired. Sit at the Venice cafe table where Hemingway read his obituary. Enter Washington Irving's house where the Van Tassel family stayed. Visit the stone tower that inspired Ulysses' opening scene. Stroll across The House of the 7 Gables' lawn. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

Graciouswarriorprincess I have seen this used several times and almost bought it. Should have! 👍🏻😜 7y
BookswithTea Ooh! Want! 😍📚 Looks like an updated version comes out in May! 7y
LeahBergen Got it! 😂 7y
LitsyGoesPostal 😊👍🏻 7y
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LeahBergen
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Here's one of my #HappyReads ... because it comes off the shelf when a holiday is being planned. 🙂 #MarchIntoReading
#BooksAboutBooks

saresmoore 😍 7y
Spiderfelt That's a great resource. 7y
Ellen This is my #bathroom read 😀 7y
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Melissa_J I like the sounds of that book! 7y
MamaGina I have this one too🤓 You're right, definitely a happy book! 7y
Gulfsidemusing This book made me happy, too!😄 7y
AbstractMonica Awesome ! 7y
Hobbinol 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻I love literary pilgrimages! 7y
ValerieAndBooks You know I'm going to stack this one!! 7y
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AvidReader25
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One of my all-time favorite quotes combines my love of reading and travel. #favoritequotes #riotgrams

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mrp27
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#17booklove #nonfictionlove

Just a couple of titles about one of my favorite non-fiction subjects, books!

LeahBergen 😍😍😍 7y
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LeahBergen
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#FunFridayPhoto Here is another type of revolving bookcase (for @Leniverse ). This one is for travel books and I keep a big honking atlas on top. #shelfie

Desha ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 7y
Graciouswarriorprincess 💕💕💕 7y
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Suzze I used to have one like that! 7y
saresmoore This is so lovely! 7y
Gulfsidemusing Always wanted one of these! 7y
Leniverse But where can I get one? 😂 You're just teasing me now. 7y
Reviewsbylola Pretty cool! 7y
LeahBergen @Leniverse 😂 I found both of them at auctions. Keep an eye out in antique stores, flea markets and junk shops, too. I think you can buy new ones, as well? I'm not sure. Happy hunting! 7y
Leniverse This sounds like an excuse for another trip to London. 🤔Though I might have some difficulty getting it back with me on the train. 7y
PurpleyPumpkin 😍😍😍 7y
Hobbinol ❤❗️ 7y
LeahBergen @Leniverse Hmmm... bungee cords to a backpack? 🤔 7y
LeahBergen @Suzze 👏🏻👏🏻 7y
Desha @Leniverse My grandfather made one for my grandmother...he loved woodworking. Maybe you could have one made? @LeahBergen Yours is so beautiful! ❤️ 7y
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MamaGina
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This wonderful book from the national geographic society is perfect for anyone seeking out literary destinations ... And I'm sure you would find yourself using planes, trains & automobiles to get there! (Plus a few boats, bicycles & balloons too!!)
#planestrainsautomobiles
#photoadaynov16

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AvidReader25
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This is one of my favorite books to reference when I'm planning a trip. It covers literary landmarks all over the place. From New York City to Harper Lee's Monroeville, it highlights what bibliophiles should check out while on the road.

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