Booking Through Thursday

A weekly meme about (mostly) books and reading.

Vacation Spots July 17, 2008

Filed under: Wordpress — --Deb @ 6:38 am

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Another question inspired by the Bunch of Grapes on Martha’s Vineyard having burned down on the Fourth of July.

Do you buy books while on vacation/holiday?

Do you have favorite bookstores that you only get to visit while away on a trip?

What/Where are they?

I’m still devastated about the Bunch of Grapes, even though I usually only got to visit it once or twice a year–it was such a vital part of my trips to Martha’s Vineyard. Its (hopefully temporary) loss won’t affect my day-to-day book habits, but it was such a wonderful store on one of my favorite places. Stopping there was such a strong tradition, and I’m going to miss it as part of my vacations. But it made me think–I always buy books when I’m away from home. They’re as much of a trip-souvenir as any t-shirt or trinket. Better, even! And it occurs to me that I can’t be the only one of us who does that, huh?

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81 Responses to “Vacation Spots”

  1. Chris@bookarama Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 7:51 am

    Hurray! BBT. I hope this posts:

    Vacation Reading

  4. Jill Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 8:07 am

    I’d rather be reading on the beach than looking for a book to read at the beach! :)

    Complete post here: http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/2008/07/booking-through-thursday-vacation.html

  5. readerville Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 8:19 am

    Here’s mine

  8. Stacy Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 9:02 am

    My very boring answer is up, here.

  11. thekoolaidmom Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 9:14 am

    Vacations are rare In the Shadow of Mt. TBR, but I did the best I could!

  12. Suey Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 9:17 am

    Answering this week’s AND last week’s question here.

  17. Josette Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 10:12 am

    Hello….my answer is here!

    Happy BTT everyone! :D

  25. Jeane Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 11:43 am

    I love visiting the bookstores that were to be favorite haunts in towns I used to live in. Read about them here!

  26. Jeane Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 11:43 am

    I love visiting the bookstores that were favorite haunts in towns I used to live in. Read about them here!

  28. LoriG Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 12:22 pm

    My response is up. Being on vacation and in a time zone that is two hours ahead of my usual zone makes it easier!

  29. Moon Rani Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    I just posted my reply. Happy BTT to everyone!

  30. Joanne Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 1:32 pm

    Perfect topic for this week – here’s mine
    Have a great Thursday everybody!

  32. Matthew Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 2:06 pm

    Mine is up. I really enjoy this week’s topic! Happy BTT everyone. :)

  39. Julia Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    Happy BTTs everyone (Hi Deb) ! I hope everyone have a good day!

    Here Mine!

  41. Bluestocking Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 5:09 pm

    Hello everyone. Finally I can participate. Mac has been overhauling the server which caused a mess. Here’s the link. Oh ignore the JS-Kit comment.

    http://web.me.com/bluestocking_bb/The_Bluestocking_Guide/The_Bluestocking_Guide/Entries/2008/7/17_Booking_Through_Thursday%3A.html

  43. Literate Housewife Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 5:27 pm

    Here is my post. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

  44. Literate Housewife Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 5:28 pm

    Here is my post. I hope that everyone has a great weekend!

  45. terri Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 5:41 pm

    Mine is up here. My weekend will be all about books!

  47. C.B. James Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    I confess, I buy books on vacation. I’ve even planned vacations around book buying.

    http://readywhenyouarecb.blogspot.com/2008/07/btt-book-buying-on-vacation.html

  49. Kat Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 6:02 pm

    Posting a bit late for my timezone. BTT on a Friday morning right here :)

  52. Jennifer, Snapshot Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 7:41 pm

    What a fun little trip (in my mind):

    Traveling Bookstores

  53. pinaymama Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 7:49 pm

    mine is up!!!

  54. Alea Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    I laughed out loud when I read this post. This is totally me. Vacations=books!

    http://aleapopculture.blogspot.com/2008/07/booking-through-thursday_17.html

  57. Stephanie Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 8:54 pm

    I am so sad about Bunch of Grapes, as I’ve shopped there whenever on the island. My post is here: http://thewrittenword.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/vacation-spots/

  58. Julie Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 8:54 pm

    I found this through 5 Minutes For Books…what fun! My post is up. http://funinthesunmom.blogspot.com/2008/07/booking-through-thursday-vacation.html

  59. Julie Says:
    July 17, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    I found this through 5 Minutes For Books…what fun! My post is up. http://funinthesunmom.blogspot.com/2008/07/booking-through-thursday-vacation.html

  65. Julie Says:
    July 18, 2008 at 1:11 am

    Here is my response!
    http://julyso4463.blogspot.com/

    A little late, hope everyone had a great Thursday:)

  67. Peter B Says:
    July 18, 2008 at 7:33 am

    Occasionally, to the first question, and no to the last two.

  68. Florinda Says:
    July 18, 2008 at 8:59 am

    I sort-of answered this question with last week’s BTT, but here’s more :-) .

  69. Jessica Says:
    July 18, 2008 at 12:15 pm

    I posted yesterday, but forgot to put the link here! Here’s mine: http://thebluestockings.com/2008/07/booking-through-thursday-15/

  76. Vacation Books « Books Worth Reading Says:
    July 22, 2008 at 8:33 am

    [...] July 22, 2008 at 8:33 am | In Books, Bookstores | Tags: Vacation Booking Through Thursday’s question this week [...]

  77. Shannon Says:
    July 22, 2008 at 8:35 am

    Sadly, no vacation this year, but still a great question. Here’s my response: http://readmorebooks.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/vacation-books/

  78. Chel Says:
    July 23, 2008 at 1:16 pm

    Hmmm….I tend to buy books any- and everywhere…although when I’m on vacation, I tend to bring books with me. If I come across a cool book or bookstore though, I’ll indulge myself.

  80. travel holiday Says:
    August 28, 2008 at 12:07 am

    well this is useful… (at least for me)

    very thanks

    ——————————–
    travel holiday

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    October 30, 2009 at 7:33 am

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