For the literary-obsessed, there are few places in the world where you can come into close proximity with literary legends, a veritable time capsule - where else can you sit at the café tables where Hemingway held forth, walk the tree-lined avenues that Victor Hugo strolled, or even sleep in the hotel where Oscar Wilde spent his final years? Few other cities come close.  Even just a few days in Paris with afford you the opportunity to explore some of our favorite literary spots in Paris. All the locations are in an interactive map as well, which you can see here!   Where to Shop: The Abbey Bookshop, 29 Rue de la Parcheminerie   If the crowds in Shakespeare & Co become...

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Movie adaptations of books can be hit or miss. This is especially painful for book lovers, who wince to see their favourite novels desecrated by a terrible movie version. But adaptations of classic books have been truly spectacular, loved by many who have not ever read the books.   What makes a good adaptation? Some movies stick closely to the original story and soak up the magic of the source material. Others, such as some on our list, only take the basic plot and create something else entirely.   Read on for our top 5 movie adaptations, and comment with your own favourites below!     Pride and Prejudice (2005) Austen die-hards will insist that the only acceptable version is...

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It’s summer - and that means summer holidays! Whether you are planning a two-week break or just a weekend getaway, why not seek out some literary inspiration for your travels? Walk in the footsteps of your favourite writers and soak up the sites that inspired their great works of literature.   Even though most of these authors lived a long time ago, they have left their stamp on some of the world’s most beautiful travel spots.   Read on for our guide to my top literary travel trips!   F. Scott Fitzgerald - Côte D’Azur   As one of the 1920s “bright young things”, Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda frequented one of the hottest locales of their day - namely...

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Why not get some book recommendations from your favourite celebrities? 1./ Hilary Clinton The former Secretary of State has said she is an avid reader of poetry, including the poems of E.E. Cummings. "I Carry Your Heart.." 2./ Joan Didion Writer and journalist Joan Didion has said her favourite novel was Joseph Conrad's adventure novel.  "The offing was barred by a black bank of clouds, and the tranquil waterway leading to the uttermost ends of the earth flowed somber under an overcast sky – seemed to lead into the heart of an immense darkness.” 3./ Jessica Biel Actress Jessica Biel loves Fitzgerald's Jazz Age classic Tender is the Night! "Actually that’s my secret — I can’t even talk about you...

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The world of literature is vast and immense, yet it would be incomplete without the mention of F Scott Fitzgerald. There is no shortage of quotable lines that the creative genius of this renowned American novelist and essayist has come up with.

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