Literary Travel: Top Destinations for Book Lovers

Introduction

Many people love to read, but some of us just aren’t satisfied with the prospect of merely reading about fictional worlds. For those who prefer their books to come with a side of travel, here are five places that will satisfy your literary cravings:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is the home of Sir Walter Scott, the author of “Ivanhoe” and other novels. It’s also known for its many bookstores and literary festivals. The city has a beautiful castle that was built in the 16th century by King James IV. The old town retains some medieval architecture and narrow streets, while the new town has many neoclassical buildings designed by Robert Adam in the 18th century.

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is a city steeped in literary history. Famous authors such as James Joyce and Samuel Beckett lived there, and there are numerous bookstores and libraries that you can visit. Throughout the year, there are many literary festivals held in Dublin; one of these events is called “Word on the Street.”

Dublin has some great places to stay if you’re traveling with your family or group of friends who love books. One hotel even offers a library where guests can borrow books free of charge!

Paris, France

Paris is a great place to travel for book lovers. The city has a long history of literary culture, and it’s home to some of the world’s most famous museums, including the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay.

In addition, Paris is also home to the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (National Library of France), which holds over 16 million books–it’s one of the largest libraries in Europe!

London, England

Let’s start with the obvious: London is home to many famous authors. Charles Dickens and Jane Austen called it home, and there are countless other writers who have also made their mark here (including Oscar Wilde, William Shakespeare and J.K Rowling). It’s no wonder then that there are so many bookstores around town to satisfy even the most avid reader. And don’t forget about all those libraries! You could spend days upon days browsing through these literary institutions and never run out of things to read or places to visit–even if you only have limited time in your itinerary. For example: The London Library has been open since 1841; its collection boasts over 500 years’ worth of books! You’ll also find plenty of opportunities at events like BookExpo America UK 2019 or The London Book Fair 2020 should you want some face-time with authors while they’re in town meeting fans at signings or panel discussions during these conventions held annually at Earls Court Exhibition Centre located near Kensington Gardens Park which offers plenty opportunity for outdoor activities like jogging/walking paths along its perimeter so feel free bring along some friends who enjoy exploring nature too because everyone deserves some fresh air once in awhile…

New York City, USA

New York City is a literary hub. There are hundreds of bookstores, libraries and literary festivals in the city. The best part? You don’t have to look far for them!

The city is home to many famous authors who also live in New York City; this means you can visit their homes and see where they wrote their books! It’s super cool because there’s so much history surrounding these places and how they were used back then when these authors lived there (and maybe even today).

There are also tons of writing communities throughout the five boroughs that host events where writers can learn more about each other while they work on projects together or just hang out at coffee shops chatting about their latest projects over lattes.

Book lovers are sure to appreciate a trip to these destinations.

Barcelona, Spain: This city is one of the most literary places in Europe. Not only does it have a rich literary history and culture, but it also has many museums dedicated to books, including a museum that houses rare books from around the world. Visitors can also visit famous authors’ homes or walk through parks named after famous writers such as Borges and Gaudi.
Cape Town, South Africa: This bustling city has plenty of museums dedicated to art, history and science–but there are also several bookstores where visitors can find rare editions or browse through used books on their own time while they’re here! The African Book Festival takes place each year in September at The Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre (formerly known as “The Old Library”) in Woodstock – an area known for its thriving community of artists and writers who gather together often throughout the year with various events happening all over town during this time frame each year including readings/workshops etc.. If you love literature then this festival will definitely interest since there will be lots happening during those days including talks by well-known authors like Nadine Gordimer who won both Booker Prize awards back in 1983 due to her novel Burger’s Daughter which tells us about political repression under apartheid rule during those days when blacks couldn’t vote unless they were married into white families so therefore excluded themselves from power positions within society because marriage laws prevented them from becoming partakers until 1994 when these laws were repealed after Nelson Mandela became president again after spending 27 years behind bars due mainly due racial discrimination against him being black but also being anti-apartheid activist too before being sentenced so therefore unable

Conclusion

There are many literary destinations around the world, but these are some of the most popular. If you’re looking for more places to visit, check out our blog post on Literary Travel Destinations!