I’m on a mission to get more people to read underrated American author Edith Wharton. She is an author who is more brilliant than she is given credit for, and I’ve been loving working my way through her novels, memoir, and non-fiction. Let’s start off with…
Are you bored at home and wondering what bookish locations offer virtual museum tours? For those who love travel, staying at home during the COVID-19 lockdown was brutal. However, one positive outcome was the increased availability of armchair travel opportunities. During COVID lockdown, I entertained myself…
Boston is hands-down my favorite city in the US, and it houses some amazing indie bookstores. But which Boston bookstores are the most worth your time? Boston’s got history, charm, shopping, green space, and atmosphere, not to mention amazing food. I spent a lot of time…
For people looking for an easy weekend getaway from Washington DC, Baltimore, or Richmond, look no further than Staunton, Virginia. It’s a seriously underrated small town. There’s tons of things to do in Staunton, including multiple literary attractions for book lovers. It’s one of my favorite…
The Molokai novel by Alan Brennert is one of the most well-known novels set in Hawaii, but is it really worth reading? While living in Hawaii, it’s been a priority of mine to find the best Hawaii novels and share them with others to discover. As…
I’m going to let you in on a travel secret, one of the best hidden gems of Oahu: visiting an operational Oahu chocolate farm, 21 Degrees Estate. I did promise to mix up our literary travel talk with bits of chocolate and tea, so here we…