6 literary trips every book lover should take

Every great story starts somewhere, but I’d argue that the best stories are set in a place you can actually visit. From the windswept coast of Stephen King’s Maine to the fairy-tale charm of Hans Christian Andersen’s Copenhagen, the following literary trips will give you the chance to immerse yourself in the history and culture that helped shape unforgettable stories. Wander through the neighborhoods that inspired beloved novels, browse the bookstores where famous authors once lingered, or tour the homes where literary classics first took shape—it’s all on the itinerary.