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One of my favorite things to do ever since I was little is to read and 1 Florida city makes a list of the best in America for book lovers.
I don't think there has ever been a time when I haven't been reading a book. It's been one of my favorite things to do going back to when I was a kid. Ever since I learned to read, my mom even says I've never been without a book in my hand. I love everything from non-fiction (memoirs, true crime) to fiction (mystery, thriller). Right now, I'm reading Ann Rule's The Stranger Beside Me about Ted Bundy.
I also like visiting book stores in different cities I visit. I'm more of a library girl, since I don't repeat books, but there's something about walking around, smelling the new book smell and seeing what they've got that I really enjoy. If you're looking for one of the best cities for book lovers in America, there's 1 Florida city that makes the list.
1 Florida City Makes List Of The Best In America For Book Lovers
A recent study by Explore reveals the best cities in America for book lovers. For their research, they looked at the number of bookstores, independent bookstores and libraries, plus how available literary, art and music tours are, and literary landmarks as well.
Pensacola comes in at #4 on the top 10 list of the best cities in America for book lovers. According to the study, Pensacola has 3.91 bookstores and 3.61 libraries per 10,000 residents. They also have a festival called Books by the Bay that features over 50 authors, booksellers and reading fans. They also have a shop called Open Books, run by all volunteers, that supports prison literacy programs throughout the state.
And Pensacola isn't the only city highlighted as one for book lovers in Florida. In fact 4 other cities in the state have made the top 100. Miami (#17), Tampa (#60), Orlando (#72) and Jacksonville (#100).
The top 5 in America include:
- Lancaster, PA
- New York, NY
- Harrisburg, PA
- Pensacola, FL
- Poughkeepsie, NY
