How to Read Around the World

It’s an obscure time for our world right now. Traveling is at a standstill, roads are traffic-free, and we’re all taking plenty of time for introspection. That’s not to say our wanderlust has come to an abrupt end, though. Luckily, armchair travels aren’t that tough when you have the right books with you. 

Travel the world in the footsteps of some of the world’s most iconic authors by reading through the novels they wrote at famous literary cafes. Begin in Oxford, England at the Eagle and Child—a go-to writing nook for authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Imagine Tolkien sitting down with his hot tea to write the Lord of the Rings series. 

Next, explore one of the many cafes of Paris, where writers like Hemingway, James Baldwin, and F. Scott Fitzgerald frequented. Add The Sun Also Rises and The Great Gatsby to your reading list during this time inside, and imagine the bustle of Parisians walking past an intricate French window. Still feeling an insatiable craving for reading books inspired by these quintessential cafes? Check out 10 infamous literary cafes and learn who frequented them, in the infographic, courtesy of ETIAS, below.