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Category Archives: Books
Portuguese Books Go Mobile
“Once upon a time there was a country born with the gift of writing, an author that wanted to tell a story, a book that wanted to be read, a tourist that did not speak Portuguese, and a book shop … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, Tourism, Writing
Tagged Portugal, Portuguese, Portuguese literature
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Amsterdam for Free
Actually, there’s not much that’s free in Amsterdam these days, but this summer visitors and residents alike have been discovering free books, magazines and newspapers attached to public benches around town by big, red metal clips. The Ruilbank, or barter benches, … Continue reading
Thomas Cook European Rail Timetable RIP
This month marks the end of a venerable travel publication that served European rail passengers for 140 years. The Thomas Cook European Rail Timetable has been a ubiquitous companion for train travelers since 1873, but it seems that the internet … Continue reading
Posted in apps, Books, Europe, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCF, Thomas Cook
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What Kind of Book Lover Are You
This brilliant infographic by Laura E. Kelly is an homage to the iconic Linnaean classification charts that most of us studied in science classes. But instead of plants and animals, Kelly describes and classifies “reader species”. If you’re a book lover, … Continue reading
Please Sir, I Want Some More
I’ve seen book-inspired t-shirts, book posters, even book-inspired street art, but never ice cream flavors inspired by literary works—now that’s literally cool. Just when I manage to kick the Ben & Jerry’s habit, the folks at Quirk Books have created … Continue reading
Strange Bedfellows
Steimatzky is Israel’s leading bookseller with at least 160 bookstores and outlets around the country. Founded in 1925, the chain is anything but stuffy. They’ve been known in recent years for a series of clever and entertaining advertising campaigns. Their … Continue reading
Amazon Can’t Replace This
In my ongoing obsession to visit or document every quirky secondhand bookshop, I offer you La Caverne aux Livres in the suburban Paris town of Auvers-sur-Oise. Located next to the town’s railway station, this terrific little bookstore occupies a repurposed … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, Tourism
Tagged Auvers-sur-Oise, Cezanne, Paris, Trains and Railroads, Van Gogh
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Beach Reads
Enjoying a good beach read is one of the perks of summertime for booklovers the world over. The city of Tel Aviv has just made it even easier with the launch of their beach library on wheels. The colorfully painted … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Libraries, Middle East, Tourism
Tagged Israel, Library, Tel Aviv
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Left To Right, Top To Bottom
Some day the little video below may become a valuable instructional tool for the uninitiated, but for now it’s a witty bit of bibliophilic entertainment. “How to Read a Book” was created by university student Hilary Crommer for a Visual … Continue reading
