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How to read a place

Which books make you want to travel? Here's a story about one that changed the way I saw my destination

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Mark Jones
Sep 19, 2024
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A swimming pool library at the Antara Al-Baleed resort, Oman

A while back, I received a really nice commission. An editor wanted me to find the books that most inspire us to travel to particular destinations.

A dozen books immediately came to mind. I also did a call-out on Facebook and Linked In. That’s when the trouble started. Months later, I am still w…

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