The Very Best Books for Every Travel Destination

Above, Sensoji (Asakusa Kannon Temple) in Tokyo. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

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Before heading off to places afar for vacationing, you may want to pack up a book or two to read that relates to your destination.

Here's list by region of books for your consideration. It's called “The Very Best Books for Every Travel Destination.” The list is impressive.

Here's the introduction to the list:

While any book can transport you to another place and time, some do such a good job of conveying a sense of place that you feel like you’ve been to a country or a city, even if you never have. Of course, when you’re really hoping to travel to another place soon, it can be a good idea to take in one of these great reads to get a feeling for the atmosphere and history of your destination (though books of this sort are excellent tools for armchair tourism as well) before you go. Luckily, there are numerous reads rife with rich descriptions of locales around the world, bringing to life places far-flung, long gone, or even close to home. So whether you’re looking for the perfect literary travel accompaniment or just want to explore the world from your couch, pick up one of these amazing reads to experience the Paris of Hemingway, the Dublin of Joyce, or the American South of Faulkner.

To read the list, go here.