With imagination as the vehicle- and an author as guide, one can mediate, well, just about anything- and anywhere. A world of inspiration, a library visit is an alternative to destination travel. Take in the endless shelves of bindings, while standing on the sleek staircase inside The Central Library in Seattle. Peruse the seemingly endless -18 miles of aisles- Strand Books in New York City. Choose your own intimate bookend adventure, tucked away with a cup of tea in a private corner of the Trinity College Library in Dublin. Remake a home closet into a color-coded reading nook. Recreate an intimate oasis with a standing lamp, framed vintage bookplates, a mini side table and a scented candle. Ease into a cozy chair, a blue throw resting on the arm- truly a room of one’s own. September 2013 |