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Shannon talked literary travel with Pauline Frommer and Jason Cochran, editor-in-chief of Frommers.com, on their radio show – peeking through William Wordsworth’s windows in England’s Lake District and more. (July 22nd episode / 20:07).
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PRAISE FOR NOVEL DESTINATIONS
“A fun read whether for armchair travelers or actual literary pilgrims.” —Chicago Tribune
“A dream come true for reading enthusiasts who also travel.” —Denver Post
“Globe-trotters and armchair bibliophiles will also discover lots of reading suggestions, interesting facts and bits of little-known literary gossip.” —Tampa Tribune
“Armchair travelers, rejoice…. Whether you want to follow Kafka around Prague or Hemingway around Key West, if you love books, you’ll love this book. Happy trails.” —Chattanooga Pulse
“A book after my own heart. Bibliophiles will enjoy dipping into [it] again and again.” —Don George, The Way of Wanderlust, NationalGeographicTraveler.com
“Like a pair of food critics writing about their favorite restaurants, Schmidt and Rendon are knowledgeable and informative, consistently conveying their enthusiasm for this unique project…. Novel Destinations is the type of book that can be opened to any page to reveal some entertaining or enlightening tidbit…Whether you’re actually planning a literary trip, or simply want to sit by the fireside contemplating that delightful possibility, this volume is guaranteed to provide many hours of pleasurable and rewarding reading.” —Bookreporter.com
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May 23, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Gary Wyatt
I was wondering if you have William Faulkner,and Rowan Oak included in your book? I have already traveled to,and seen many authors homes. I hope this book with encourage me to see more!
Thanks for getting back to me.
Gary Wyatt
May 24, 2008 at 7:33 am
noveldestinations
Hi Gary,
Yes, we definitely include Faulkner’s wonderful estate Rowan Oak in our section on Southern writers. You’ve given me the idea that perhaps we should post an index to the book on the website somewhere. It’s so great to (virtually) meet another fellow literary traveler. There are just so many wonderful literary sites to see that it can really become a lifelong obsession trying to visit as many of them as possible! Hopefully our book will give you a few ideas for new ones to put on your list…happy travels!
Joni
March 1, 2009 at 4:01 am
Mike
Just passing by.Btw, you website have great content!
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