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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

Boston Walking Tour for Book Lovers

A Walking Tour Through Boston for Book Lovers

July 14, 2019 by Elizabeth 6 Comments

Here is a walking tour of Boston for book lovers that will take you to my favorite bookish places including a bookstore with brunch and a Harry Potter shop!

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Filed Under: Bookish Sanctuaries, Itineraries & Packing Guide, Massachusetts, USA, Where Readers Meet Tagged With: Boston, Harry Potter, Independent Bookstore, Library, Travel Itinerary, Walking Tour

Jane Austen's House Museum

Chawton: Jane Austen’s Happy Place

September 29, 2018 by Elizabeth 2 Comments

Visit the Jane Austen’s House Museum in Chawton where Jane lived with her sister and mother on her brother’s property. Then walk to the Chawton House Library to trace Jane’s path to her brother’s inherited home. Take tea at Cassandra’s Cup and stay in the Chawton Garden House Airbnb.

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Filed Under: Bookish Sanctuaries, England, Hampshire, In the Foosteps of Authors, Literary Lodgings & Libations, Literary Travel, United Kingdom Tagged With: Airbnb, Chawton, Jane Austen, Library, Museum

Alice in Wonderland in Central Park

Alice Through the Lincoln Tunnel: A Bibliophile in NYC

April 16, 2016 by Elizabeth 2 Comments

“But I don’t want to go among mad people,” Alice remarked. “Oh, you can’t help that,” said the Cat: “we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” “How do you know I’m mad?” said Alice. “You must be,” said the Cat, “or you wouldn’t have come here.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland To be…

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Filed Under: Bookish Sanctuaries, Literary Travel, New York, Storybook Places, USA Tagged With: Library, Literary Character Statue, Museum, New York City

#WorldBookDay 2016: Where will books take you?

March 3, 2016 by Elizabeth 1 Comment

The lengths book nerds go for books. Am I right? I mean, I’ve been wearing a hardhat to work for the past couple years. The historical collections library where I work is nearing the end of what has been a lengthy construction of a new building that will reunite the State Library, Archives & Museum…

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Filed Under: Alaska, Bookish Sanctuaries, Literary Travel, My Reading Life, USA Tagged With: Library

Boston Book Festival

Book Festival: Boston

September 8, 2015 by Elizabeth Leave a Comment

While attending school in Boston, I tried to find something to do each weekend. The Annual Boston Book Festival in October was always my favorite event.

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Filed Under: Massachusetts, USA, Where Readers Meet Tagged With: Bill Bryson, Book Fair, Library

Books & Tea, It’s a Librarian Life

June 24, 2015 by Elizabeth Leave a Comment

Goodbye Swanage! I was sad to leave the beautiful British seaside and the delicious Dorset food, but at the same time, excited to return to the hustle and bustle of London for a couple more days. As the day had engulfed Swanage in rain, it seemed it was time to be shoving off anyway. Before…

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Filed Under: Dorset, England, Literary Travel, London, My Reading Life, United Kingdom Tagged With: Biography, Library, Non Fiction

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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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If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name: News from Small-Town Alaska
If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name: News from Small-Town Alaska
by Heather Lende
Tales of the Peculiar
Tales of the Peculiar
by Ransom Riggs
The Once and Future King
The Once and Future King
by T.H. White
Booked: A Traveler's Guide to Literary Locations Around the World
Booked: A Traveler's Guide to Literary Locations Around the World
by Richard Kreitner
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Strange Weather in Tokyo
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