From towns where bookstores spill onto every corner to cities alive with literary landmarks, these destinations are heaven for book lovers. Whether you’re chasing the ghosts of famous authors, wandering iconic libraries, or sipping wine in storybook settings, your next getaway is about to feel like a living, breathing book club adventure.

New York, New York

The city that never sleeps is also the city that never stops reading. Between The Strand’s 18 miles of books, the iconic Library Hotel, and charming nooks like Yu & Me Books and Book Club Bar, literary magic is woven into every borough.

Washington, DC

Book lovers in DC are spoiled. Between the towering shelves of the Library of Congress, buzzing indie bookstores, and museums that tell a thousand stories, the city practically begs you to get lost in a good book.

Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts

Cozy seaside cottages, salty breezes, and the kind of relaxed charm that makes you want to curl up with a book all afternoon. Martha’s Vineyard is a dream for bibliophiles and the inspiration for countless stories, with its windswept beaches and old New England character.

Portland, Oregon

Step into Powell’s City of Books, and you’ll swear you’ve stumbled into a sanctuary for readers. Portland’s quirky, creative energy spills from its coffee shops and bookstores, making it the perfect place to lose yourself in stacks and stories.

Outer Banks, North Carolina

The Outer Banks is a reader’s perfect coastal getaway with its windblown dunes, historic lighthouses, and a stretch of coastline that feels like it belongs in a novel. It’s the kind of place where you can dive into a juicy family saga or romance while waves crash just beyond your blanket.

Concord, Massachusetts

Let’s wander the streets where Louisa May Alcott penned Little Women. Concord radiates literary history, with homes once belonging to Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne tucked among its leafy lanes. Visitors will love the feeling of standing in Orchard House, where Jo March’s world was born, and letting their imagination leap back a century.

Key West, Florida

Pastel houses, turquoise waters, and a salty breeze make Key West a paradise for dreamers and readers alike. This sunny island was home to Ernest Hemingway and has inspired novels like The Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton to capture its intoxicating charm. Readers will love sipping their favorite drinks in a garden café before taking a stroll along the beach.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

With nearly 700 bookstores, Buenos Aires is a reader’s wonderland. The city hums with literary energy, celebrating its love for stories at every corner. Readers will adore stepping into El Ateneo Grand Splendid, where velvet curtains and frescoed ceilings meet rows of books waiting to be devoured.

Hay-on-Wye, Wales

Imagine strolling down a quaint little street where every shopfront is brimming with secondhand books. That’s Hay-on-Wye, a fairytale village that’s basically one giant bookstore. Readers will swoon over its famous Hay Festival and the thrill of discovering hidden gems in every corner.

Mexico City, Mexico

At the heart of Mexico City lies the Biblioteca Vasconcelos, a library so massive and futuristic it feels like a scene out of a sci-fi novel. Floating bookshelves tower overhead, turning a quiet afternoon of browsing into a cinematic experience.