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Book Lover Locations in Portland, Oregon Only Locals Know

July 7, 2024 by Elizabeth 1 Comment

Thanks to a local book lover, I can now share with you the best book lover locations to visit in Portland that only locals know!

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Filed Under: Literary Travel, Oregon, USA Tagged With: Beverly Cleary, Portland

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A Book Lover’s Day in Portland Following Beverly Cleary

June 30, 2024 by Elizabeth 2 Comments

Did you know Beverly Cleary lived and wrote her famous Klickitat Street Stories in Portland, Oregon and today you can stand face to face with statues of her characters Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and his dog Ribbsy? Watch the vlog to join me for a Book Lover’s Day in Portland following in the footsteps of…

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Filed Under: In the Foosteps of Authors, Literary Travel, Oregon, Storybook Places, USA, Videos, Where Readers Meet Tagged With: Beverly Cleary, Portland, Ramona

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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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Tales of the Peculiar
by Ransom Riggs
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The Once and Future King
by T.H. White
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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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