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A Suitcase Full of Books Wins TV Show Development Deal!

January 28, 2024 by Elizabeth 6 Comments

I have been selected as the winner of GoTraveler’s Next Travel Star TV Show Development Deal! Watch the vlog and read about my experience!

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Filed Under: My Reading Life, USA, Videos, Where Readers Meet Tagged With: GoTraveler, my life, Travel Vlog

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Nagypapa, My Biggest Fan

September 4, 2022 by Elizabeth 6 Comments

We recently received a sticker in the mail with something we purchased from a travel vlogging couple and the sticker said, “Remember why you started.” Which is funny, because that’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. And the fact that it feels a little funny continuing when the reason you started is gone….

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2021 My Year in Books

My Year in Books: What I Read in 2021

December 29, 2021 by Elizabeth Leave a Comment

Let’s look back at what I read in 2021 and the ways in which these books affected my year and the events that led to my picking these books.

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Filed Under: Book List, Lit Life Tagged With: my life, Year Review

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How I Became A Programmer and You Can Too

May 26, 2019 by Elizabeth Leave a Comment

Do you want to make a change? Are you looking for a new career? With a little time and self-discipline you can learn how to code and become a programmer.

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I Don’t Need To Blog Anymore

May 19, 2019 by Elizabeth 12 Comments

In January I moved from a toxic work situation to a new career. This post is about how hard work paid off and a new job changed my perspective.

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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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