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12 literary places to visit

alley to the oceanPlanning a trip this summer? If you like books, this article will share with you several unique literary spots not to be missed, including libraries, bookstores, and architecture!

These 12 spots were found on Google Maps so you can get both the address and an idea of the neighborhood they are in, to ensure you can locate them easily should you ever be in the area.

Check out the book benches in Istanbul, which are spread throughout the city and include the works of 18 famous Turkish writers. Or, shop for books in a castle! Hay Castle in the U.K. features an open-air bookshop.

Have you traveled somewhere with a literary influence? We want to hear about it! Let us know in the comments below.

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An inside view of the new Amazon brick and mortar bookstore

Library booksAre you dying to get the scoop on the new Amazon bookstore in Seattle? Well, you are in luck, because Joseph Janes,  Associate Professor at the Information School of the University of Washington, will narrate a tour for you. Demeanor of clerks, neighboring businesses, even labels on shelves including a “If Robots Ruled the World” shelf! You are in for a treat, read the full article here.

Want more? See pictures here!

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