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Was Poe Creepy, or Coping? | All 4 Edgar Allan Poe Museums Vlog

October 10, 2021 by Elizabeth 4 Comments

I visited all 4 Edgar Allan Poe Museums to learn more about the author that scares me the most. Watch the vlog to find out if Poe really was creepy, or maybe using writing as a form of coping with life. 

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Filed Under: In the Foosteps of Authors, Literary Travel, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, USA, Videos, Virginia Tagged With: Baltimore, Edgar Allan Poe, Grave, National Park Service, New York City, Philadelphia, Richmond, Video

Haverford College Library

Revisiting Haverford College Library: Petition to Rename It

September 5, 2021 by Elizabeth 2 Comments

I recently revisited Haverford College Library to see the new renovations, but couldn’t go inside. So I walked around outside instead.

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Filed Under: Bookish Sanctuaries, Pennsylvania Tagged With: Haverford College, Library

Good Eats: Amish Country, Pennsylvania

March 15, 2016 by Elizabeth Leave a Comment

Amish bakers make the most mouthwatering goods. That’s a fact. If you’ve ever tried Amish baked apple bread, you know what I’m talking about. Thus, if you happen to find yourself within visiting distance of Amish Country Pennsylvania, here are a couple food locals where you should definitely eat: Lancaster’s Central Market We rolled into…

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Filed Under: Literary Travel, Pennsylvania, USA Tagged With: Amish Country, Restaurants

Amish Country for the Weekend

March 11, 2016 by Elizabeth Leave a Comment

While in the Pennsylvania vicinity, I thought my partner-in-adventure and I would spend a nice romantic weekend together in Amish Country. I envisioned buggy riding, eating delectable Amish-cooked food, and a stay in a quaint B&B. Some of you may have caught the error in my planning already. The weekend, while fun, did not turn…

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Filed Under: Literary Travel, Pennsylvania, USA Tagged With: Amish Country, Theme Park

Amish Country Wedding Venues

March 6, 2016 by Elizabeth 2 Comments

No, we’re not in the stages of planning a wedding. We’re not even engaged. But, if we had been on a vacation to choose a wedding venue, we’d come to the right place. We had come for a romantic weekend getaway, but that’s speeding things up a bit too fast. While visiting Amish country we…

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Filed Under: Literary Lodgings & Libations, Literary Travel, Pennsylvania, USA Tagged With: Amish Country, B&B, Farm, Wedding Venue

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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!
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The Once and Future King
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