What do you read when you travel: impressive, classic works or lighter, more entertaining fare? That was the discussion in Dominique Browning's New York Times article this weekend. Though it was in the travel section, it could have been just as easily found in the book review as well since it focused on high-flying literature. I loved this piece because this is truly the debate I have every time I pack to go on a flight. Do I bring the chick lit, historical fiction or mystery? Or do I bring the biography I've been meaning to read? I learned, just like she did, that the flight seems to pass a lot faster when you are legitimately engaged. I also make sure to start the book before I leave just in case it's really not that gripping. The only thing worse than turbulence is being incredibly bored and not having another book to read. All I can hope is that people around me reserve their judgement on my book choice if I go for fluff; that's probably the real motivation behind the popularity of e-readers!
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Books Abroad: Austria Edition
Along with a love of books, food and fashion, travel definitely makes the short list as it seems to with most people I know. Without question, I subscribe to the thought that “the world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Even when traveling, books are a constant pull as evidenced by the fact that my husband and I often end up in bookstores or libraries. With that in mind, I'll start sharing awesome libraries (or perhaps bookstores) that I find that I have been to or would love to see.
First up is the incredible Austrian National Library located in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. It was established in the 18th century and is the largest library in Austria with 7.4 million items. It looks absolutely spectacular!
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