Tag: travel
Travelers to Tajikistan may want to reconsider which books they bring with them. Recently, the Culture Ministry announced that travelers would need written consent to carry books over the …
The health benefits of reading are well-documented. But there’s one benefit that never ranks a mention: did you know that reading can save you from serious injury or even death? Let me …
There’s nothing more memorable than traveling the world, seeing the sights of a new land, learning the culture, hearing the unfamiliar sounds of a foreign tongue, and (my favorite) …
YouTube Channel: Epic Reads From the Description: That time the reason you were wearing the same outfit in every single one of your vacation photos was because you packed …
If you’re like me, when traveling you like to uncover literary haunts. Well, let me tell you, Edinburgh, Scotland is full of them. Named UNESCO’s first City of Literature, …
Bookstore combos are amazing, right? Bookstore and café. Bookstore and tearoom. Bookstore and museum. Bookstore and art gallery. Bookstore and health food. Bookstore and board games. Bookstore and indoor …
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to travel more, then why not go someplace a bit more exotic than Florida, and instead combine your love of literature with your thirst …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQj7QyxLkDo YouTube Channel: App Lab From the Description: Follow in the footsteps of your favorite authors for a noteworthy getaway. One for the books, you might say. Featured image via …
The American South is perhaps the most popular US region to be used as a setting for fiction. From classic American literature to modern novels, the South provides a …
Whether you’ve always wanted to visit London but have never gotten the chance, are planning a trip and can’t wait to get there, or have already visited but feel like …
While New Zealand has always been a beautiful place, its increased popularity as a filming destination (particularly for The Lord of the Rings movies) has put it atop many folks’ …
YouTube Channel: Devan Jean Join Devan, from Devan Jean on YouTube, as she visits various bookstores in Japan and learns more about their reading culture. Featured image via Springwise
The Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful regions of the United States. Full of cool cities and beautiful landscapes, it has much more to offer than just …
Spain: I expected bull-fighters, flamenco and, to quote Cole Porter, “the purple light of a summer night.” The purple nights were astounding, but I missed matadors and dancers. There were just too …
YouTube Channel: Videracy From the Description: Author Ben Ehrenreich (The Way to the Spring: Life and Death in Palestine) discusses when he first began writing about the West Bank, and …
Ah, Italy – land of la dolce vita, history, art, music, culture, food, and wine. Also impenetrable politics, labyrinthine bureaucracy, organized crime… I could choose 10 books for each …
Sara Deeter
November 30, 2016
Adult, Book Lists, Book Porn, Bookstores, Classics, Ernest Hemingway, Food and Drink, Gifts for Book Lovers, Human Interest, Libraries, Reading, Travel
Are you heading to the Windy City anytime soon? Are you a complete and utter bookworm? If the answer is “yes,” then this list is for you! Let literature inspire …
With the death of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro last week, many are showing renewed interest in the small island nation and its history. The United States only recently …
Christianna Marks
November 27, 2016
Adult, Book Lists, Charlotte Bronte, Chick Lit, Classics, Contemporary, Crime Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Horror, Human Interest, J.K. Rowling, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade, Neil Gaiman, Potterheads, Reading, Relationships, Romance, Suspense/Thriller, TBR, Travel, Young Adult
I’ve been to quite a few different countries in the few years I’ve been traveling, but one sticks out to me more than the others: England. I firmly believe …
Japan is a fascinating country filled with fantastic scenery and a rich history. Any visit to the country will likely include a mix of traditional and modern tourism. In …