Novel Destinations, 2nd Edition

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Follow in the footsteps of much-loved authors, including Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, Mark Twain, Jack Kerouac, Jane Austen, and many more. For vacationers who crave meaningful trips and unusual locales, cue National Geographic's Novel Destinations-a guide for bibliophiles to more than 500 literary sites across the United States and Europe. Check into Hemingway's favorite hotel in Sun Valley, or stroll about Bath's Royal Crescent while entertaining fantasies of Lizzie Bennett and her Mr. Darcy. The fully revised second edition includes all of the previous sites-with updated locations-plus color images and an expanded section on all things Bronte. The book begins with thematic chapters covering author houses and museums, literary festivals and walking tours. Then, in-depth explorations of authors and places take readers roaming Franz Kafka's Prague, James Joyce's Dublin, Louisa May Alcott's New England, and other locales. Peppered with great reading suggestions and little-known tales of literary gossip, Novel Destinations is a unique travel guide, an attractive gift book, and the ultimate bibliophile's delight.

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Novel Destinationsby Shannon McKenna Schmidt and Joni Rendon is a journey in itself and a compendium of literary spots for the book lover in all of us. Indulge by reading about one favorite author and all the places or dip in and out to learn something new about your authors or nearby literary spots.Savy Verse & Wit Blog

This second edition of Novel Destinations helps people like me...people who ache to return to the haunting Gothic South that they've never physically been to, the cathedrals of Paris that only exist in their mind's eye, and the rowdy Burns Night Supper that lingers on their tongue...revisit and relive these experiences even when the cover is closed. Divided into two parts, Novel Destinations offers more than a guidebook could ever dream to. All Roads Lead to the Kitchen Blog

Novel Destinationsis very diverse in its subject matter, depending on your interest. It not only lists literary walks and tours but also hotels where famous literary authors stayed (and you can, too!). Theres something for everyone, including various thrills for mystery readers. I definitely plan on using Novel Destinations as atravelguide the next time Im looking for inspiration. The Cactus Chronicles Blog

If you love to read and to travel (and to read while you travel!) you will feel as though the authors ofNovel Destinationswrote their informative and delightful bookjust for you. Subtitled A Travel Guide to LiteraryLandmarks From Jane Austens Bath to Ernest Hemingways Key West, this comprehensive handbook, including 500 literary sites, is a dream come true for traveling bibliophiles Books on the Table Blog

As soon as I got this beautiful book (Look at that cover, its adorable) I started to peruse the places inside and the authors that make you want to go there. There are so many... Austen.. theBrontes.... sigh...Dickens. This is a wonderful coffee table book or nightstand book, where you can plan your next literary jaunt or if you are like me, dream of one you'd love to take. A Chick Who Reads Blog

This is more than just a mere listing of fantastic literary vacation destinations. Each location named also has a paragraph or more dedicated to describing what is offered and why it is an important book-ish destination. I could easily plan the rest of my life's vacations just using this book as a resource because it is full of fantastic literary destinations. Tina Says Blog

This truly is a mandatory volume for every bibliophiles library, and it makes a great gift too, sure to bring a smile to book addicts everywhere. With so much great information,Novel Destinationsis the perfect travel guide for anyone who has ever picked up a book.The only thing missing from this volume is a passport and luggage. Jathan & Heather Blog

I was glad to see that it had the name of the place, the address, a website and vital information and the blurbs were just the right length - they provided the right amount of information if you were unsure of who the author was you got a little background about the author and why this location was special to them. Kritters Ramblings Blog

From Dickens London to Joyces Dublin to Lees Alabama, Ive traveled the world through the eyes of different characters. But Schmidts book delves even deeper into the worlds the authors immortalized. And since it comes fromNational Geographic, you know its going to be really good. Sara the Introvert Blog

I totally loved this. It's such a fun, nerdy book to page through with lots of fun facts, lots of things I didn't know, it gave me lots of ideas for future trips...and it's just an enjoyable read. Who doesn't love a good non-fiction book every now and then! Stranded in Chaos Blog

Novel Destinations is for travelers who like me love to find any bookish related sites anywhere they travel. Is there a author related museum nearby Is there a bookstore nearby If there is, I will find it. This book makes it easier. This is the perfect book to generate new travel ideas... So if you are like me and love to daydream about your next trip, this is perfect. A Bookish Affair Blog

This book is amazing.I mean it. It's a travel guidefor bookworms!How perfect is that As a book lover who loves to travel and will be moving to Scotland to attend college next year, I love everything aboutNovel DestinationsThe back of the book includes an index by locale, for finding cool sites near a specific travel destination, as well as a general index for hunting down certain sites.Honestly, what more could a bookworm want from a guide book Read Till Dawn Blog


I love to travel and when I do I am always on the lookout for anything bookish to check out. Whether its bookstores, museums or local hangouts of authors, I scour the net before leavingNovel Destinations is also great to sit back and browse, not just to get ideas and plan your next great adventure but for curiositys sake as well. Just One More Chapter Blog

"A wonderful volume for the bookish traveler. While one could conceivably discover everything here on their own through internet sleuthing, it's fab to have this book in hand to give one a start. Personally, I'm excited for the literary lodgings chapter -- I'm a sucker for a book or author themed boutique hotel or B&B!" - Unabridged Chick Blog

Author Bio

SHANNON MCKENNA SCHMIDT andJONI RENDON are also the authors ofWriters Between the Covers- The Scandalous Romantic Lives of Legendary Literary Casanovas, Coquettes, and Cads. For literary travel news and tales from the road, visitwww.NovelDestinations.com.