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Travel secrets from an adventurous bookworm

The best indie bookshops. Place-based reading lists. Author homes & museums. Beautiful libraries. And of course, lots of tea. Welcome to the best literary travel resource for any book lover with an incurable case of wanderlust.

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    50 Best Audible Plus Books included in your membership (2026)

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    29 Best London Bookshops for Every Kind of Reader

    ByConstance Ray December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 Updated onDecember 5, 2025

    If you’re a bibliophile planning a trip to London, I’m about to help you find your new favorite London bookstore. London is one of the best cities in the world for book lovers. There’s so much literary history and so much to keep a modern book…

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    12 Best Bookstores in The Hague (Chosen by a Local)

    ByThomas Plaatsman April 18, 2025April 23, 2025 Updated onApril 23, 2025

    Guest written by Thomas Plaatsman of Cultural Reads The Hague is an underrated destination for book lovers in Europe! As someone who grew up near The Hague, I’ve always seen the city as more than just the political heart of the Netherlands. Yes, it’s where the…

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    6 Great Utah Bookstores: Salt Lake City & beyond

    ByConstance Ray March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 Updated onMarch 24, 2025

    I’ll come out and say it: There are some really great Utah bookstores. Utah might be best known for ski resorts and Mormons, but if you find yourself in this western state, there are more than a couple of worthwhile indie bookstores to check out in…

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    The Best London Literary Tours: A Guide for Traveling Bookworms

    ByConstance Ray May 18, 2025 Updated onMay 18, 2025

    London is a mecca for book lovers and fans of all types of literature. There are enough bookish attractions to fill up months worth of exploring. I should know — I lived there during my undergraduate for a semester and still go back several times a…

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    Dr. Johnson’s House: A Unique London Attraction for Bookworms

    ByConstance Ray January 23, 2025December 5, 2025 Updated onDecember 5, 2025

    For book lovers in London, a visit to Dr. Johnson’s House is a great way to escape city crowds and explore a lesser-known literary destination.  I’m a literary travel expert who visits London multiple times a year, and I have to say that Samuel Johnson’s house…

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    The London Literary Pub Crawl: A Great Night Out for Solo Travelers

    ByConstance Ray January 17, 2025May 18, 2025 Updated onMay 18, 2025

    If you’re a fan of literature and/or history and are looking for a fun night out in London, the London Literary Pub Crawl might just be the perfect fit. The London Literary Pub Crawl is a guided walking tour takes you pub hopping through Fitzrovia and…

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Hi, I’m Constance.

I’m a traveling bibliophile who studied English literature in college. Now I travel around the world in search of the best literary travel sights, bookstores, and libraries. It’s my firmly held belief that reading and travel are two of the best ways to expand your mind and deepen your understanding of yourself and the world around you. That’s why I started this literary travel resource for fellow traveling bookworms. Thanks for being here.
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