New York City is one of the best places in the world to shop for books. New indie bookstores seem to pop up all over the city by the day, but the sheer volume can be overwhelming. Which are the coolest bookstores in NYC to prioritize…
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…
Baltimore is a city steeped in shadows, where cobblestone streets wind through neighborhoods haunted by whispers of the past. Among its spectral tales and chilling lore, one name looms large: Edgar Allan Poe. The master of macabre spent his final days here in Baltimore, and his…
Along the epic seashore in Monterey, California, savvy travelers can visit an iconic location in literary history: Cannery Row. These days, it’s a popular seaside destination, but in the 1920s-30s, Monterey was a small town dominated by its sardine canning industry. During that time, it also…
Any fan of John Steinbeck’s classic novels needs to make a pilgrimage to the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, California. Born and raised in Salinas, Steinbeck had a bit of a love-hate relationship with his hometown during his lifetime. Nowadays, it’s all love. Salinas has fully…
Fans of John Steinbeck wondering where he is buried and how to visit can do so quite easily with a trip to Salinas, California, an easy day trip from San Francisco. As an avid literary traveler, I made the pilgrimage to visit all the John Steinbeck…
The John Steinbeck House is a must-visit destination for any literary travel lover, and if you’ve been wanting to visit, here’s everything you need to know. Born and raised in Salinas, California, John Steinbeck’s childhood home is still in existence today and remarkably well preserved. Luckily…
The Queen City Mischief and Magic Festival isn’t just the best Harry Potter festival I’ve ever been to; I think it’s legitimately the best festival I’ve ever attended, period. If you’ve been thinking about going, or wondering where you can find the best Harry Potter festival,…
For book lovers visiting Savannah, the Flannery O’Connor house is a must-visit literary attraction. Even if you’ve never read a novel or short story by Flannery O’Connor, I’d say this is a really worthwhile attraction to learn more about one of the southern city’s most famous…
F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald were the Kardashians of the Jazz Age. The Fitzgeralds were the embodiment of the Flapper lifestyle that took the US and Europe by storm in the 1920s. In fact, F. Scott is even credited with inventing the term “Flapper,” and Zelda…
I’ve traveled to some of the most beautiful and historic libraries in Europe, but one of the most beautiful libraries I’ve ever seen is tucked away in Baltimore, Maryland. The George Peabody Library in Baltimore is one of the most breathtaking bookish sights I’ve had the…
Have you heard about Boston’s most haunted hotel, the Omni Parker House? As someone who has stayed there overnight, I’m here to dish all about the hotel’s supposed literary ghosts. Boston is my all-time favorite city in the US. Boston has it all: museums, shopping, architecture,…