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Sherlock Holmes

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London Sherlock Holmes StoryTourist Guided Walk Review Vlog

October 22, 2023 by Elizabeth 3 Comments

While trying to overcome jet lag in London, I decided to try the Sherlock Holmes StoryTourist guided walk and vlog my experience.

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Filed Under: England, London, Storybook Places, United Kingdom, Videos, Where Readers Meet Tagged With: Sherlock Holmes, StoryTourist, Video, Walking Tour

Literary London

Pages & Places: The Ultimate Guide to Literary London for Booklovers

September 22, 2019 by Elizabeth 6 Comments

This is the Ultimate Guide to Literary London for Booklovers! Say hi to Paddington Bear, sit in Sherlock’s study, and much more!

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Filed Under: Beyond the Page, Bookish Sanctuaries, England, Itineraries & Packing Guide, London, Storybook Places, United Kingdom Tagged With: British Library, Charles Dickens, Harry Potter, Kenwood Estate, London, Paddington, Peter Pan, Shakespeare, Sherlock Holmes, Waterstones, Westminster Abbey

Fictional London Booklist

Book List: Fictional London

April 13, 2018 by Elizabeth Leave a Comment

The best list of fiction books for your next trip to London, England. Visit statues, museums, and other experiences related to the books during your vacation.

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Filed Under: Book List, England, London, Read, United Kingdom Tagged With: Charles Dickens, Harry Potter, Paddington, Peter Pan, Shakespeare, Sherlock Holmes

How Watson Learned the Trick

Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House Library at Windsor Castle Helped Boost An Economy

March 10, 2018 by Elizabeth 3 Comments

Did you know Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote an original manuscript, and it’s about one inch tall? Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, on display at Windsor Castle, has a library filled with tiny original manuscripts by several now famous classic writers such as J. M. Barrie, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, as well as the famous cartoonist Fougasse.

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Filed Under: Berkshire, Bookish Sanctuaries, England, United Kingdom Tagged With: Doll House, Miniature Library, Sherlock Holmes, Windsor Castle

221B Baker Street, London, Sherlock Holmes Museum

Visit the Real 221B Baker Street of Sherlock Holmes

May 30, 2015 by Elizabeth 2 Comments

Visit the real 221B Baker Street, London, a former boarding house that is now the Sherlock Holmes Museum. Step into Sherlock’s living room!

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Filed Under: England, London, Storybook Places, United Kingdom Tagged With: Inspired By Books, Museum, Sherlock Holmes

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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
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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