Bookstores in New York



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Marilyn - Austin, TX
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Tips on Bookstore Tourism

Bookstore tourism? Believe it. With more and more readers looking for that rare first edition or that first book they read that's now out of print or even a tucked away nook in some cozy independent store, this form of travel is generating a lot of buzz in the bibliophile community.

Don't relegate yourself to the hills of Mordor or the decks of the Pequod, you can get out there and visit the many independent and unique bookstores all across the country and start your own literary adventure. It all starts with setting up day-trips and other outings to towns with unique and fascinating bookshops that out-of-towners may not have the chance to visit. You can start by reaching out to the book lovers within your circle of friends. Gauge their interest and sell them on the idea of taking a short trip out to another town or city. Figure out which shops in the area are worth visiting and come up with a roadmap for your trip. It takes just a little research but finding hidden gems is truly worth it. You may want to take a look at any scheduled book-related events that are going on in the town you plan on visiting. The summer is a great time of year for Shakespeare festivals and public readings; you may want to plan your trip to coincide with one of these events.

You can also call the bookstores you plan on visiting and let them know you plan on stopping by. If you develop a relationship with the merchant you may even want to have a private viewing of some of the rarer books they have in stock. These local booksellers take great pride in their merchandise and would certainly welcome the chance to show off their finer wares to the right audience. It's certainly worth the phone call. If you feel your first trip was a great success you may want to think about starting a club and making regular trips around your area. It's a great way to get the ball rolling and to start reaching out to other people that have the same love of books that you do.

Not only is it a great way to connect with friends and other people that share your interests but bookstore tourism is a great way to support independent bookstores all across the country. It's a new and exciting way to check out other places around you should provide you and your friends with endless hours of reading pleasure just as long as Captain Beatty doesn't have his way.

Local Guides in New York



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  • Juilliard School The
    New York, NY 10001
    (212) 799-5000
  • Anartist
    New York, NY 10001
    (212) 662-5833
  • Auction Catalogs.com
    40 W 25th St
    New York, NY 10010
    (212) 627-8090