Booked: A Traveler's Guide to Literary Locations Around the World

A must-have for every fan of literature, inspires readers to follow in their favorite characters footsteps by visiting the real-life locations portrayed in beloved novels including the Monroeville, Alabama courthouse in Chatsworth House, the inspiration for Pemberley in , and the Kyoto Bridge from . The full-color photographs throughout reveal the settings readers have imagined again and again in their favorite books. Organized by regions all around the world, author Richard Kreitner explains the importance of each literary landmark including the connection to the author and novel, cultural significance, historical information, and little-known facts about the location. He also includes travel advice like addresses and must-see spots. features special sections on cities that inspired countless literary works like a round of locations in Brooklyn from Betty Smith's iconic to Jonathan Lethem's and a look at the New Orleans of Tennessee Williams and Anne Rice. Locations include: Central Park, NYC ( e, JD Salinger) Forks, Washington ( , Stephanie Meyer) Prince Edward Island, Canada ( , Lucy Maud Montgomery) Kingston Penitentiary, Ontario ( , Margaret Atwood) Holcomb, Kansas ( , Truman Capote) London, England ( , Zadie Smith) Paris, France ( , Victor Hugo) Segovia, Spain, ( , Ernest Hemingway) Kyoto, Japan ( , Arthur Golden)