Ten Places From Books That I'd Like To Visit

  
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Books allow you to travel all over the world. Sometimes they will take you to places you've been, while others give you the desire to see new sights and experience new things all over the world - or even fictional lands! I was excited to see this topic come up for today because I had no trouble thinking up ten places, real or fictional, that I would love to visit.

REAL LOCATIONS

  Yosemite National Park - from "Where The Fire Falls" by Karen Barnett

Not surprising if you read my review of this book, Yosemite captured my heart with the beauty displayed in Karen's novel.

Prince Edward Island - from the "Anne of Green Gables" novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery
I'm not sure I've ever met a woman who didn't want to visit PEI after falling in love with Anne, Gilbert, Matthew, Marilla, Diana, and the Avonlea folk.

England - from every book by Jane Austen, Elizabeth Gaskell, Julie Klassen, Sarah E. Ladd, etc. etc. etc!

Like PEI, England is often a top tourist destination spot for those who love classic literature!

The South Carolina coast - from "Flabbergasted" by Ray Blackston

Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, and Litchfield Beach have never sounded more fun than when Jay Jarvis visited with the group of singles from North Hills Presbyterian.

 

The Library of Congress - from "Beyond All Dreams" by Elizabeth Camden

Elizabeth Camden is really good at making history come to life, including her novel about the Library as it was around the turn of the twentieth century.

Idaho - from many Stephen Bly novels

There was always a lot to love with Stephen Bly's stories, one of which was the setting. His home state of Idaho seemed particularly alluring.

The Limberlost - from "A Girl of the Limberlost" by Gene Stratton-Porter

I know it's just a swampy forest, but if you grew up reading Gene Stratton-Porter (or having your grandmother read her to you!), you'll know how it captured your imagination.

 

FICTIONAL PLACES

Maple Valley, Iowa - from many Melissa Tagg novels

This one easily tops the list! I feel like I have so many friends in Maple Valley - the Walkers, the Renwyckes, Megan the grumpy barista. Who wants to go with me? 😄

Great Park - from the Tales of the Kingdom series by David & Karen Mains

Escaping from the evil Enchanted City and its cruel ruler, a young man finds healing and purpose in the land where the King lives. These beautiful allegories have been part of my life since childhood!

 
Lyric - from "The Sword of Lyric" series by Sharon Hinck

The world is simpler in Lyric, full of good-heated people who will fight in battle against any evil that may arise. They serve The One and honor the gifts He gives them.

 
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"A Desperate Hope" by Elizabeth Camden

 


Eloise Drake is one of the few female CPAs in 1908. She's sought all her life to belong, and finally in the ordered world of numbers and figures she can earn her own rightful place. Unfortunately, her competence has landed her in the path of the one man who could undo everything - Alex Duval,  whom she loved wholeheartedly when they were teenagers.

Now mayor of Duval Springs, Alex has been fighting for his town's survival. New York City needs water, and the State Water Board has declared eminent domain on the entire valley, intending to remove all structures and build a reservoir to meet their needs. When the experts and accounts descend upon the town to begin evaluating property and distributing payouts, Alex is shocked to see Eloise again. He has never stopped caring for her, despite the way her guardian forced an end to their relationship.

Alex is determined to save Duval Springs despite whatever the state may say, and Eloise is the only one who can help him. For her part, she always loved his big dreams and risk-taking personality. But is his wild idea truly something that can be accomplished, or merely a desperate hope that will end with the disillusionment of the entire community? Is it foolish to work closely with the man who stirs up so many feelings from the past?

Determination, inspiration, and a large dash of intrigue lead the way in Elizabeth Camden's new release. I love how she found three truly fascinating water-related tales and wove them together in this Empire State series. I would recommend this story to all historical fiction fans! Click for my reviews of Book One and Book Two.

I received my copy of the book from the publisher. All thoughts in this review are my own.