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What Is Literary Tourism? The BookTok Travel Trend Taking Off This Summer.
From novel-inspired vacations to bookstore hopping, more travelers are planning trips around their love of books.
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Perhaps I’m boring, but any time I schedule a trip somewhere, my first thought is “What books should I pack???” I also spend a ridiculous amount of time researching local bookstores and fantasize about reading on a warm beach or in the lush mountains, depending on the type of getaway. To me, there’s nothing better than a good book and gorgeous scenery.
That’s not to say I don’t spend time exploring my destinations. I just find the experience better with a book in my bag.
So you can imagine my excitement when I heard about BookTok’s latest fad: literary tourism, which essentially merges travel with books and storytelling. Aka, my newest obsession.
What Is Literary Tourism?
Literary tourism describes a type of travel that revolves around books. For example, a bookworm might visit the setting of their favorite novel or explore the location where a famous author wrote their debut. On the other hand,........