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Nathaniel Hawthorne

House of the Seven Gables Book & House in Salem, MA

Salem Witch Trials and Hawthorne’s House of the Seven Gables

October 24, 2021 by Elizabeth 5 Comments

Tour the House of the Seven Gables, made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel inspired by Salem’s Witch Trial history.

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Filed Under: In the Foosteps of Authors, Literary Travel, Massachusetts, Storybook Places, Travel Log, USA Tagged With: House of the Seven Gables, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Salem, Witch Trials

New England Literary Hikes

Walk in the Footsteps of Authors: New England’s Best Literary Hikes

December 15, 2019 by Elizabeth 1 Comment

Literally walk in the footsteps of your favorite New England authors with this list of the best New England literary hikes.

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Filed Under: Connecticut, In the Foosteps of Authors, Itineraries & Packing Guide, Literary Travel, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, USA, Vermont Tagged With: Guest Post, Henry David Thoreau, Herman Melville, Monument Mountain, Mt. Greylock, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Robert Frost, Walden, William Cullen Bryant

The Old Manse

Intimidated by Authors Emerson and Hawthorne? Visit The Old Manse

December 1, 2019 by Elizabeth Leave a Comment

Intimidated by the works of authors Emerson and Hawthorne? A tour of The Old Manse will change your views of their writings.

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Filed Under: In the Foosteps of Authors, Literary Travel, Massachusetts, Travel Log, USA, Videos Tagged With: Concord, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, The Old Manse, Video, vlog

Concord Vlog

Literary Tour of Concord Vlog

August 4, 2019 by Elizabeth Leave a Comment

In this literary Concord vlog: Visit Walden Pond, see a replica of Thoreau’s cabin, stroll Ralph Waldo Emerson’s neighborhood where the Transcendentalist met, visit Nathaniel Hawthorne’s attic tower, and find out how Little Women saved Louisa May Alcott’s family.

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Filed Under: In the Foosteps of Authors, Massachusetts, Storybook Places, Videos, Where Readers Meet Tagged With: Concord, Hawthorne Inn, Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, National Park Service, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Sleepy Hollow, Transcendentalism, Video, vlog

A Literary Tour of Concord & Walden Pond

July 28, 2019 by Elizabeth 3 Comments

Discover a love of classic American literature with this two-day itinerary for a literary tour of Concord, Massachusetts and Walden Pond.

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Filed Under: In the Foosteps of Authors, Itineraries & Packing Guide, Massachusetts, Storybook Places, USA, Where Readers Meet Tagged With: Concord, Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, National Park Service, Orchard House, Ralph Waldo Emerson, The Old Manse, The Wayside, Travel Itinerary, Walden

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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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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
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The Once and Future King
by T.H. White
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Strange Weather in Tokyo
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