literary tourism

That Airbnb Bookshop in Wigtown, Scotland? Reader, I Ran It…

That AirBnB bookshop in Wigtown, Scotland? Reader, I ran it. And I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Books have always been in my blood and now, Wigtown is too.

Bookish Stops on the Southern Route

A road trip lets one couple ease into their new lives—one bookish landmark, mile, city, and state at a time. 

New Independent Bookstores In Old Homes

A reader keeps up with the indie bookstore scenes in the places where she used to live, and talks about some favorite spots.

Literary Tourism: Indianapolis (and Surrounding Suburbs), Indiana

I recently moved to an Indianapolis suburb and am still learning all the ins and outs of my new home. ...

46 Excruciating Days And Nights Of Not Buying Books

This is what it looks like when a reader gives up buying books for 46 days for Lent.

Cool Bookish Places: Sticky Institute, Melbourne

Melbourne has no shortage of quirky literary spaces, from a fantasy-themed cocktail bar to a comic studio/gallery/shop. Melburnians are proud ...

On Literary Performances & Ideas For How To Host Your Own

I’ve always been fascinated by the performance of literature, notably literature that was not originally intended for performance, whether it’s ...

What It’s Like to Use the Hogwarts Library

In this post, an Oxford local talks about what it's like to use the Bodleian Library, best known on screen as the Hogwarts Library.

Elle Fanning And Others To Perform THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB Audiobooks

The Baby-Sitters Club is coming to audiobook!

Cool Bookish Places: Squishface Comic Studio, Melbourne

Take a virtual tour of one of Melbourne's cool bookish places, Squishface Comic Studio, where patrons can explore comics and interact with creators.