Review: The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan
September 5, 2025
A moving mystery and romance about a popular anonymous author. … More Review: The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan
Category: Book Adventures
Where I’ve Been: The World, The Page, and Other Places
August 12, 2025
A welcome back to Julia’s Bookshelves! … More Where I’ve Been: The World, The Page, and Other Places
Buying Used Books at Baldwin’s Book Barn
January 17, 2023
Situated in the Philadelphia suburbs is the historic and unique Baldwin’s Book Barn. This bookstore sells used, rare, and antique books in a variety of genres. Baldwin’s Book Barn is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The barn itself is just over 200 years old, and it has been transformed into a dream bookstore for readers … More Buying Used Books at Baldwin’s Book Barn
To All the Books that Stayed in My Suitcase
January 9, 2023
Reflections on a week vacation in Aruba A quick glance at this blog might lead one to believe that I’m an experienced traveler, but the truth is that before 2022 I hadn’t been to that many places far away from where I live. My family vacation to Aruba felt like a hazy dream in the … More To All the Books that Stayed in My Suitcase
Exploring the Friends of the Library Book Sale
November 16, 2022
One of my favorite events in Ithaca, New York, is the Friends of the Library Book Sale. This event takes place over three weekends every fall and spring. Members of the local community and beyond line the block for a turn to wander through the shelves of used books, records, DVDs, and more. The book … More Exploring the Friends of the Library Book Sale
Top 10 Books I Read in London
July 10, 2022
From January to May 2022, I spent my semester living in London and traveling around Europe. This meant lots of reading time on planes, trains, buses, and the London Underground. Of course I picked up some great books along the way! Here’s ten of my favorite reads from this semester. In London and looking for … More Top 10 Books I Read in London
Blind Date with a Book Review!
May 9, 2022
As a newly serious romantic comedy fan, I recently made a trip to The Notting Hill Bookshop to find my next read. The small pile of paper wrapped titles labeled “Blind Date with a book” was absolutely irresistible. Here’s the one I settled on… … More Blind Date with a Book Review!
Semester Abroad: March Reflections
April 20, 2022
Last month I shared with you my February reflections about my semester studying abroad in London, England. In March, my travel opportunities expanded and I was able to visit continental Europe for the first time in my life. This was an exciting adventure! If February was all about settling in, March was all about expanding … More Semester Abroad: March Reflections
9 Must-Visit Bookshops in London
April 11, 2022
9 lovely places to shop for your next read Ah, bookshops. There’s nothing quite like browsing shelves for an hour, reading the first few pages of a good book, and then deciding to take it home. COVID has changed the boom buying landscape. I know that I’ve become accustomed to buying books online right after … More 9 Must-Visit Bookshops in London
Semester Abroad: February Reflections
March 2, 2022
This semester I have had the privilege to begin my study abroad semester in England. With the recent end of February, I’ve begun to reflect on the massive shift this experience has brought to my life and all that I’ve been taking away from it. These are strange and scary times, both locally in the … More Semester Abroad: February Reflections
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