National Civil War Re-enactment to bring 12,000 reenactors to Gettysburg
May 18, 2013 – 10:24 am | No Comment

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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania –  This summer’s 150th Gettysburg Anniversary National Civil War Battle Reenactment, July 4-7, is poised to be one of the highlights on a large menu of events in Gettysburg during 2013.
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You’ve Got to be a Fan: Literary Places for Hardcore Fans
February 22, 2013 – 6:28 pm | No Comment
You’ve Got to be a Fan: Literary Places for Hardcore Fans

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Literary places to visit for hardcore lit fans
It’s easy to visit Edgar Allan Poe’s home in Baltimore – it’s a must-see for most Baltimore tourists – or Charles Dickens’ home in London. But the hardcore …

Bookthingys – Necessity for Travelers That Read
January 22, 2012 – 5:53 pm | No Comment
Bookthingys – Necessity for Travelers That Read

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Sometimes a dust jacket on a new book just gets in the way – especially if you’re traveling. Sharon Kom of Bookthingys.com came up with the perfect solution for travelers – a book cover with …

Gift Ideas for Readers Who Road Trip
November 25, 2011 – 6:50 pm | One Comment
Gift Ideas for Readers Who Road Trip

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Happy holiday season from Road Trips for Readers. We’ll be adding gift lists as the season progresses, but we want to start with some things that work great in the car on road trips!
eReader Covers
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Top 5 Book Places to See in 2012
November 20, 2011 – 3:38 pm | No Comment
Top 5 Book Places to See in 2012

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Winter always makes me think about vacation time. And, vacations at our house always focus around books. Here’s a list of my top MUST see places in 2012.
 

Misty of Chincoteague  by Marguerite Henry – Chincoteague …

Guest Post: AnyBook: Reader on the Road
November 20, 2011 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Guest Post: AnyBook: Reader on the Road

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Guest Post: AnyBook
Reader on the Road
Maintaining daily reading habits with your children can get a bit tricky on a family road trip. For families with earlier readers (like ours), options for reading while driving including using …

Road Trips with Kids: Oh, So Funny
June 3, 2011 – 7:13 am | No Comment
Road Trips with Kids: Oh, So Funny

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Really, is there anything better than hearing a kid laugh?
Joke books are a great way to pass the time in the car on road trips. One of our family favorites is United Jokes of America, …

Readers on the Road: Listening to Great Books
May 28, 2011 – 3:10 pm | No Comment
Readers on the Road: Listening to Great Books

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It takes about eight hours to travel South Dakota by car from border to border. I am so thankful I don’t have to travel in a wagon like the Ingalls family did in the 1800s. …