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Welcome, Kindred Spirit!
My Story

My Story

Just call me The Story Girl. 

Like Sara Stanley, my favorite L. M. Montgomery heroine, I collect stories and go looking for the places where they come alive. I’d love for you to come along as I step into the pages of my favorite books, one destination at a time.

My first name is also Sara, but I prefer to go by my middle name, Elizabeth.

Librarian & Archivist

I’m a special collections librarian & archivist because I love preserving the stories that make up the history of our world.

I’ve also been a traveler since I was three months old.

Here, I bring my love of books and travel together to help you discover new favorite books and show you how you can literally travel into their pages.

Librarian & Archivist
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I’m a born-and-raised Alaskan from Juneau, so I grew up surrounded by a landscape that has inspired several books.

I love meeting fellow bibliophiles passing through my hometown, and helping you find books that will make a Southeast Alaska cruise more meaningful. 

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Since 2015, I’ve been sharing my real-world adventures inspired by books here on the blog & YouTube. 

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I’d love to host group tours so we can travel together to where our favorite books come alive. Where would you like to go first?

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Hello Traveling Bookworms!
Have you ever wanted to just step into the setting of your book? Or wondered if what you’re reading has any real world relevance? And are you the kind that gravitates towards indie bookstores and libraries on vacation? Then you’re in the right place!
I’m Elizabeth, a librarian & travel blogging bookworm. Join me as I explore the real places behind our favorite reads, introduce you to your next favorite book, and discover all the literary sights this world has to offer!

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Let’s follow in the footsteps of Lucy Maud Montgomery around Prince Edward Island, starting with her birthplace house museum in New London.
The Author of Anne of Green Gables was Born Here #booktube
This is an overview of the PEI literary locations I’ll cover more in depth on other videos. Hit the follow button so you can join the journey walking in her footsteps!
In L. M. Montgomery’s Footsteps in Prince Edward Island #booktube
Searching for the Astral Library in the Boston Public Library #booktube
One thing I’ve found through my travels is that (nearly all) humans love for a good dog story. So here are three I’ve added to my dog’s bookshelf:
🐶 Patsy Ann of Alaska
📍Visit the statue of Patsy Ann on the cruise dock in Juneau, AK and pick up a copy of the book at nearby @hearthsidebooks 
🐶 Catie Copley
📍Visit the @fairmontcopley in Boston, MA and ask the concierge for a copy of the book.
🐶 Greyfriars Bobby
📍Visit the statue of Bobby in the Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh, Scotland. Pick up a copy of the book at @toppingsedin.
#bookstagram #literarytravel #bookishtravel
3 Dog Stories I Picked Up Traveling #booktube
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