Literary Tourism

We’re big fans of literary tourism around here. Books can take you places you’ll never physically visit, and can help you prepare for long-planned trips. I always love hearing that ... Read more

March 23, 2022April 9, 2022

15 recommended reads for those who dream of traveling to Paris

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Literary Tourism

Paris has always captured the hearts and imaginations of writers, artists, and readers. So many now-classic authors including Edith Wharton, Ernest Hemingway, and James Baldwin wrote novels while visiting the ... Read more

February 23, 2022February 25, 2022

Take a trip to the icy Arctic with these 8 awe-inspiring nonfiction books

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Literary Tourism

Readers, I enjoy previewing summer’s hot releases to beat back the lingering winter chill, imagining myself in warmer climes. But on a bitingly cold day, sometimes the best thing to ... Read more

December 23, 2021December 23, 2021

20 recommended reads for those who dream of traveling to Iceland

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Holidays, Literary Tourism

It’s almost time for Jólabókaflóðið! If you’re not familiar with this term, it roughly translates to Christmas book flood and refers to Icelanders’ tradition of exchanging books on Christmas Eve and ... Read more

June 17, 2021November 9, 2021

15 books to take you on a vicarious vacation

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Literary Tourism

One of the most common book recommendation requests I get—be that in my inbox, on the podcast, or in the MMD Book Club—is escapist reads. Believe it or not, this ... Read more

May 26, 2021November 9, 2021

20 novels that will transport you to the shore

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Literary Tourism

The beach is one of my favorite places to read. What could be better than sitting with your toes in the sand, a tote bag full of books in arm’s ... Read more

July 8, 2020July 10, 2020

20 travel memoirs to take you around the world (from the comfort of your couch)

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Literary Tourism

I love how a good book takes me places I have never been and may never see with my own eyes—whether that place is close to home or halfway around ... Read more

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

130 recommended reads for those traveling to New York City

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Literary Tourism

New York City has inspired thousands upon thousands upon thousands of books, movies, and TV shows. It’s no wonder we get so many requests from people wondering what to read ... Read more

January 22, 2020September 10, 2021

65 recommended reads for those traveling to England (or who want to!)

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Literary Tourism

One of the most common book recommendation requests I get is, What should I read before I travel to _____? I get it, and I love that readers want to ... Read more

December 3, 2018January 3, 2020

Travel reading

Books & Reading, Literary Tourism

As a book lover, I take my travel reading seriously. Choosing the right books is an essential part of planning any trip, whether business or pleasure. I know my fellow ... Read more

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Literary Tourism

12 recommended reads for those who dream of traveling to Scotland

15 recommended reads for those who dream of traveling to Paris

Take a trip to the icy Arctic with these 8 awe-inspiring nonfiction books

20 recommended reads for those who dream of traveling to Iceland

15 books to take you on a vicarious vacation

20 novels that will transport you to the shore

20 travel memoirs to take you around the world (from the comfort of your couch)

130 recommended reads for those traveling to New York City

65 recommended reads for those traveling to England (or who want to!)

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