Loved this! I have certainly added lots of places to my holiday / trip list. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review. I look forward to buying a copy so that I can see the photographs more clearly and have this as my new coffee table book.

Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read and review this ARC. Full review to be found on Goodreads and on my website.

3.5 stars

This is a really enjoyable read, a really nice journey in some wonderful places, all of them with famous literary vibes. The authors take us to visit The Miserables' Paris or the Ulysses' Dublin. And they walk with us in Florence and Naples. And a lot of beautiful places, giving us a short history relevant to the books that are set in those places. It is a nice idea, and it is also a pleasant way to spend an afternoon, daydreaming of interesting places to visit. The drawings in the book are the only downside for me. It is that they are not really my style, and I was hoping for something more... realistic. But they are still beautiful, and the book is a nice one if you want to make a gift for someone who loves travels and loves books, too.

RATING: 4 STARS
2019; Quarto Publishing Group/White Lion Publishing

Gorgeous illustrations! I actually took this book out at the library to really see the images and it's a fun book for any book addict.

***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***

Literary Places by Sarah Baxter takes you on a world tour of places from books, and tells you the name of the place and the book that was set there.  It also has illustrations to set the scene in the city.

It gives you some history of the place, so you have context for why the book was set there, and it also gives a summary of the book.

This is a great book if you want to know more about books such as Ulysses by James Joyce, which was set in Dublin or for the Kite Runner, you can go to Kabul.

 Literary Places  was published on 5th March 2019, and is available from  Amazon ,  Waterstones  and  Bookshop.org .

You can follow Sarah Baxter on  Twitter  and  Instagram .

I was given access to this book in exchange for an unbiased review, so my thanks to NetGalley and to  Quarto .

Beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched, Literary Places brings to life cities and locations around the world featured in world literature's most renowned works. From the St Petersburg of Crime and Punishment to the Kerala of The God of Small Things, and everywhere in between, the book takes its reader on a literary journey, chris-crossing the world and helping them reimagine the setting of their beloved books. This unique book is further enhanced by the quality of Sarah Baxter's charming writing.

Once again I was only able to see the illustrations no text. I do enjoy the illustrations I just wish I could read it

I picked up this book for a bit of armchair travel and was not disappointed. An evocatively designed and elegant book. I ended up getting a hard copy of this one as well.

Gorgeous and thoughtfully put together, Literary Places will transport you to the places that shaped a whole host of writers. The writing is wonderful and brought to life by stunning illustrations. This book will definitely give you itchy feet.

This book showcases 25 locations with a short narrative and lovely illustrations.  I enjoyed the book; however, I tend to be more drawn to photography in a travel-type book.  That, however is just my personal taste.

(NetGalley ebook -  I received a complimentary advanced reader copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)

There wasn’t anything truly bad about this book, but I was bored. The book didn’t really tell me anything interesting about the places it detailed. The illustrations were beautiful, though!

Through literature a reader can travel around the world and back in time. Writers manage to make places feel more real than a photo ever could. They Capture sights, sounds, smells and essense. Great writers recreate not only locations, but eras and histories

"Literary Places" is a travel guide exploring 25 great literary places featured in some of the greatest novels ever made. . Literary Places Includes full page hand drawn illustrations and dives deep into the history of each place,, and the author that brings it to life.

Some of the places and works included are
Paris: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
St Petersburg: Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Sierra De Guadarrama: For Whom The Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway
Bath: Persuasion by Jane Austen
London: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Yorkshire Moors: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Kabul: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
New York: The Catcher In The Rye by J.D Salinger
Mississippi River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Monroeville: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee

The content is interesting and informative and the illustrations are very beautiful. However, I wish I viewed the book in print form instead of on my kindle for this reason.

Such a beautiful book! It has inspired me to travel to so many new places. The prose is great and it has a lot of great suggestions.

Thank you NetGalley, Author Sarah Baxter, Quarto Publishing Group - White Lion Publishing for the Advanced Reader Copy. All opinions are my own.

A beautiful coffee table book in my opinion. I love that it's about well known literary works as well as a travel guide if you will. Travel back in time to places you've probably heard of and see some beautiful inspiring art. As an artist the colorful images were my favorites. I look forward to seeing this one in hardback copy rather than online.

Thank you Quatro - White Lion Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC.

The perfect combination for booklovers whetting their wanderlust A beautifully illustrated book that takes the reader around the globe and explores lots of different sites through the eyes of well known authors.

I loved the colour illustrations and reading about places I hadn’t heard of or learning something new about those I did.
A lovely gift as either a coffee table book or a companion to get cosy with as you curl up and enjoy travelling on a new adventure.

What a great book! It mixes both travel writing and literature, as Baxter discusses the history and culture surrounding some of the most iconic locations in popular books. I discovered new books I wanted to read, learnt about places I've never visited before and loved to read through the ones I knew all too well!

This is a perfect read for anyone who loves travel and classic literature.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the stunningly well done ARC. This is like the best possible travel guide for a book lover. The pictures were simply beautiful and the research that went into the book was evident. I found myself adding quite a few places to my bucket list for sure.

A journey through some of the key locations of literature in a guide to literary travel for booklovers.

A very interesting and evocative travel writing book, covering twenty-five literary travel destinations around the world. Each travel spot gives a look at the area at the time the corresponding book took place, and compares it to the modern location- what's changed, what remains the same. A look at events and culture of the times help complete the picture. Rather than photographs, the book is filled with lovely, vibrant illustrations by Amy Grimes. Each location takes on a life of its own, like a character from the book it comes from. A very informative read for any bibliophile!

Love this beautifully illustrated coffee table book by travel journalist Sarah Baxter, which offers a colorful look at 25 literary locations around the world. You’ll be introduced to Heathcliff’s gloomy moors, Hugo’s City of Light, Quixote’s sunny La Mancha, with details on how place, culture and history impact famous authors’ famous works. With gratitude to author Sarah Baxter, Quarto Publishing Group - White Lion Publishing, and Netgalley for the ARC. Opinions are fully mine. 5 of 5 stars.