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Book Club Journeys, a Nova Vista experience, provides curated travel inspired by the pages we love to read.

12/03/2025

📚🐎 Have you ever heard of the packhorse librarians? Or maybe “book women,” “book ladies,” or “packsaddle librarians?”
✨ These incredible women were part of a WPA program that brought books, magazines, and literacy to remote Appalachian communities. Armed with saddlebags full of stories, they braved harsh weather and long journeys to share the power of education with those who had no access to libraries.
📖They weren’t just delivering books—they were delivering hope, connection, and opportunity.
📚✈️Now THAT is a book club journey!
Let’s celebrate their courage, dedication, and the transformative impact of literacy. 💛
➡️ How many of you think this sounds like a dream job! Tell us below!

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07/03/2025

Calling all Outlander and Scotland fans!Join my Instagram Live Q&A at 12 pm EST. I’m here to answer you questions and tell you more about my new Bookclub Journey “Stepping Through the Stones: a Scottish Adventure.” Adventure awaits!
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14/02/2025

What better day than Valentine’s Day to remind you—next week is Romantasy BookCon and I am so excited to be attending! Here I am channeling my inner dragon rider and my hair is in the spirit of the character Imogen for
💋🐉📚What author would you be most excited to meet?!
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01/11/2024

✍️📚 Happy National Authors Day! 📚✍️

Today, we honor the brilliant minds behind the stories that captivate, inspire, and transport us to new worlds. From the pages of our favorite novels to the destinations we explore, authors have a magical way of making the ordinary extraordinary. 🌟

At , we celebrate these storytellers every day by curating unforgettable travel experiences inspired by literature. Our Book Club Journeys take you beyond the pages—whether it's walking in the footsteps of famous authors or immersing yourself in the settings of their legendary tales. 🛤️📖✨

Which author’s world would you love to step into? Let us know in the comments! 🌍🖋️

11/10/2024

🌿✨ Happy Myths and Legends Day! ✨🌿

Today we celebrate the timeless stories that have enchanted and inspired us for generations—myths and legends that bring ancient worlds to life and spark our imaginations. 📚🌍

From the rolling hills of Ireland’s faerie folklore to the majestic ruins of Greece where gods and heroes once reigned, these tales are woven into the fabric of the landscapes we explore.

At we don’t just read about mythical places—we take you there. Whether it’s a journey to the rugged Scottish Highlands that inspired Outlander, or a hidden gem in Europe steeped in legend, our Book Club Journeys bring the magic of storytelling to life through travel. 🛫📖

What mythic destination is calling your name next? Tell us in the comments! 🏰✨

16/07/2024

Good evening fellow readers!

Earlier this year we traversed the world of Prythian to bring you a journey inspired by A Court of Thorns and Roses.

From an idea in my head, through drafts, and finally to fruition, we launched A Journey of Spring & Starlight. A 9-night adventure through France and Switzerland featuring chateaus, hot air balloons, and our very own Velaris here on earth. It was such a delight to design this trip for you and you've honored me with your interest in it.

And so the time has come to read you another Book [Club Journey]!

Some of you have been lovely enough to take a survey and share your thoughts on our next book and destination.

But, in order to make sure we're really hitting the nail on the head, I thought I'd ask one last time to see what you want us to design.

👉There's a 1-question survey linked in our bio. If you have 30 seconds I'd love for you to submit one so your voice is heard!

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If you've read this far, we do still have space available on ✨A Journey of Spring & Starlight✨. The Early Bird rate ends July 31st!

Thank you for all your support and happy book journeying!

-Becky

01/07/2024

📚JUNE WRAP UP📚Well that went fast! June came and went. July is here and summer is in full swing here in NC - it's hot hot HOT!

Not my most impressive reading month, but I enjoyed myself (and that's all that matters, right?)

Just for the Summer was probably one of the best romance reads I've had in a while! It made you laugh, it made you cry, the banter was spectacular. Highly recommend if you haven't read it yet.

I'm still working through Chillpreneur. It's great, I'm just terrible at reading physical books and I've been going slowly to highlight notes and things.

I am about halfway through From Blood and Ash. It's our local July book club pick. I wasn't sure how I felt about it at the start but it's growing on me, and finally starting to get exciting.

Still planning to read What the River Knows, but that will be on my July list. Oh, and I *finally* got my Libby hold for One in a Millennial (not pictured) so I can finish that on audio book from a few months back.

I have a rather large memoir physical TBR pile that I need to get through, so I'm thinking I will try to add one to the mix each month.

I've been doing a decent job of sticking to my reading plan rather than going off on a mood read. We'll see how long that lasts!

Are you a list maker or a mood reader?

13/06/2024

📚 CHAPTER 39 📚

Another year around the sun and what a wonderful one it’s been!

Not going to lie it was a bit humbling to find a book with 39 chapters, but thank goodness for fantasy books! 😅

Going into the last year of my thirties with a book in my hand, bubbly in my glass, and the support of fabulous friends, family, colleagues, and of course this amazing bookish community.

Love you all and may the joy of my birthday spillover to you! 😘

Cheers! 🥂✨

01/06/2024

And just like that, May has wrapped and June (my birthday month 🧁) has begun!I am coming out of May feeling pretty accomplished. We started the month off with a bang with the launch of A Journey of Spring & Starlight. This is my baby, friends, and I am so proud to really and truly have it out in the world.

I finished 3.5 books in May, which for me is pretty solid. I did not get to Diary of a Young Girl and think I may put it aside for the moment. The mood reader in me just hasn't been vibing on it.

Maame by was a fun read and it was the first book my husband read for my local book club, which he's now coming to!

I always enjoy a book and A Villa with a View took me away to Positano for a bit of a Clueless-style step-sibling romance.

When the Moon Hatched by .a.parker.author was just what I needed to fall back into romantasy from a little hiatus after finishing Crescent City. Can't wait for the next book!

Coming up for me are my June and July book club reads: Just for the Summer by and From Blood and Ash by - really looking forward to both!

And I'm also planning to get into Acquisition by after that cliffhanger in the first book!

Lastly, What the River Knows by has been on my TBR since it was our book club pick for March, but I was traveling and didn't attend. Really can't wait to dive into this one.

And if there's time maybe I'll pick another mood read. Any recommendations?

24/05/2024

TGIF! Ready to dive into the holiday weekend with a good book, a cozy corner, and perhaps a bottle of something sparkling. 🍾📚What’s everyone reading? Drop your long weekend reads below!👇

22/05/2024

tagged me in a fun little THIS or THAT challenge!Deep reader or easily distracted?
🐿️ Easily distracted - probably why it takes me so long to read my books!

Cover matters?
🖼️ Generally...yes.

Lend or keep to self?
📘 I lend every once in awhile but only if I know I'll get them back.

Annotate or pristine?
📚📘 Pristine - but highlights on my Kindle and highlighter strips sometimes in my physical books.

Morning or evening reader?
🌃 Evening (aka late night)!

Audiobooks or E-Books?
📱 E-Books

Fiction or Non-Fiction?
⚔️ Mostly fiction with some memoirs sprinkled in.

Paperback or hardcover?
🏆 Hardcover for my trophy bookshelf.

New release or old?
📚 No preference!

Emotional or happy?
🥰 Both?

Silent or sounds?
🤫 Silent.

Bookmarks or dog ear?
🔖 Definitely bookmarks.

Mood reader or TBR?
🤷‍♀️ Both - I'm trying to be better about doing a mix of both lately.

Tagged a couple friends who I thought might be interested in doing this challenge, too, but no pressure! If you take the challenge yourself be sure to tag me so I can see how we compare.

21/05/2024

Only 10 days remaining! 🗓️There's just 10 short days left to take advantage of our Super Early Bird rates for A Journey of Spring & Starlight.

Don't miss out on your chance to venture through France and Switzerland with fellow ACOTAR fans on this 9-night magical journey.

All the planning has been done for you, so all that's left for you to do is pack those bags, fly to Paris, and enjoy yourself! We'll even help you book your flights, so you can travel stress-free.

Comment SUPER below and we'll DM you the link for more info.

17/05/2024

📚 Friday Wrap Up 📚

This was a good week, friends! I feel like I managed to balance work with relaxation pretty well, which is what I’ve been striving for lately.

Here’s a little bit of what I’ve been up to this week and my weekend plans.

📖 Book:
I just started Chillpreneur by - literally all I’ve gotten through are the Introduction and What is a Chillpreneur and I’m already hooked. I even got those fancy highlighter strips specifically to use for this book and already using them! Really looking forward to diving in more and finding my Chill.

📱E-Book:
This week I finally began my much anticipated read of When the Moon Hatched by .a.parker.author - I’ve been so excited for this one! It’s been a hot second since I’ve read any fantasy (needed a break after Crescent City) and I’m so happy to be back in another world. I’m only through the first ten chapters so not too much to report yet but I’m enjoying the character of Raeve and look forward to unfolding all her adventures.

🎧 Listening:
I get my podcast listening in during my shower and morning routine. I have a few rewatch podcasts that I always cycle through, but when those run out I have been listening to - such a fun way to re-live the ACOTAR series without actually having to do the re-read (I’d love to, I just don’t have the time). I’m sure everyone on Bookstagram already knows who these ladies are, but if you don’t, check them out. Their deep dives and banter are a ton of fun to listen to. And I’m excited to hopefully get to meet them at Romantasy BookCon next year! 🤞

📺 Watching:
I’ve been doing the mandatory rewatch of ahead of season 3 coming out yesterday. I haven’t quite finished the Queen Charlotte episodes yet (my husband wanted to hang out with me a bunch this week which is cute and so I picked him over the Ton). I’m ready to spend the weekend finishing that up and diving into Penelope and Colin’s story. I just love and can’t wait to see her glow up this season!

What are your weekend plans?

10/05/2024

Question: What is included in the journey?Almost everything! We've thought of all the details so that you don't have to.

✨Stunning destinations? Check.
✨Accommodations? Check.
✨Daily breakfast? Check.
✨All activities and experiences*? Check.
✨Private transportation? Check.
✨Dedicated guides? Check.
✨Travel designer escort/facilitator? Check.
✨Fellow book lovers? Check!

*Our fantasy photo session is an add-on, but if you act quickly it could be included at a discount or even free!

Various meals and tastings are also included. Meals that are not included tend to be when travelers have free time.

If all of that is enough to intrigue you, be sure to get the full guide and interest form at the link in our bio.

And don't forget, TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to lock in our Exclusive Live Event Promo rate. A $500 deposit will secure your spot and all the bonus offers (like that free photo session)!

Don't wait, this exclusive offer ends at midnight.⏳

07/05/2024

✨FEATURED EXPERIENCE✨
Master the art of beautiful writing in a private calligraphy workshop.

In this session you will learn how to use the Oblique nib holder, the upper and lower case alphabet, and many personal tips and tricks for successful writing. You will even get to take home your calligraphy kit!

Plus, we have selected some phrases to practice that we think would earn Rhysand's approval. 😉

Today is the LAST DAY to book your spot on our journey for only $500 with the Exclusive Live Event Promo rate. Offer ends at midnight, so don't miss out!

Need the details? Use this link to get the Spring & Starlight guide: https://www.novavistatravel.com/joinus

05/05/2024

Question: Can I go on A Journey of Spring & Starlight if I haven't read the A Court of Thorns and Roses series?
Well, if you haven't read it yet, maybe this trip will be just the occasion! 😉

Honestly, while many of the venues and activities are inspired by the ACOTAR book series, we designed this trip to be a memorable experience for anyone. It is truly unlike any other trip with highly curated and creative details.

If you yourself are a fan of the series, this is perfect adventure to bring someone you love along with you, even if they haven't read it. Our journey is a great trip for couples, friends, siblings, mothers and daughters, or solo travelers alike!

The deadline for our Exclusive Live Event Promo rate is fast approaching. Book by Tuesday, May 8th to take advantage of them!

Have more questions? Ask them in the comments.

If you're ready to get the Spring & Starlight Guide with all the details and the link to book, click here: https://www.novavistatravel.com/joinus

02/05/2024

✨FEATURED EXPERIENCE✨Take to the skies and discover the whole history of France unfolding before your eyes.

Our sunset hot air balloon experience over the Loire Valley will span from viewing sandy banks to manors and castles below.

The experienced pilots will be keen to share their technical knowledge of hot air ballooning with you, as well as anecdotes and details about the sites overflown.

The hot air balloon experience also includes a picnic with wine, water, and coffee.

Comment JOURNEY below and we'll send you the link to get the full Spring & Starlight Guide to learn about our journey and book your spot today.

01/05/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended our live info and Q&A events! It was so fun to share the details of A Journey of Spring & Starlight with you.

If you are ready to join our ACOTAR-inspired adventure in France and Switzerland in June 2025, booking is open and you have until May 31st to take advantage of our Super Early Bird rate, which includes:

✨$500 Discount on Main Journey
✨$100 Discount on Pre- and/or Post-Journeys
✨$750 Promotional Deposit + Choice of Payment Plan
✨50% Discount on Fantasy Photo Session

We've also extended our Book Club Journeys survey (link in bio) until May 7th to give you a chance to save an additional $50 off this or a future Book Club Journey.

Use this link to get our Spring & Starlight Guide with all the information you need to book your spot - https://www.novavistatravel.com/joinus

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A little Friday introduction for those who don’t know me! I actually debated posting this video. It’s a makeup free day for me, I’m kind of tired and unmotivated, the video is too long and a bit rambling, etc. But then I saw a video just now that @taryndelaniesmith posted last night where she told me personally (*cough* just go with it) that I am more than enough. So I said f*** it, and here we are. If you’re new here or not, please say hello! My DMs are always open. As a small biz owner who loves books and travel and meeting new people - I just want to say hello to you too! 👋 Thanks Taryn for sending me a sign to rip the bandaid off. And thanks to all of you for being here with me on this @bookclubjourneys adventure! 📚♥️ Have a fabulous weekend, whatever you’re up to! Becky

Is Scotland on your bucket list?! Outlander fans — ever wanted to step into the story — maybe meet your Jamie Fraser? COMMENT OUTLANDER below to get info on the group trip! Solo travelers and group travelers welcome! Book club journeys help travel wish list dreams come true!

Today is also known as virtual vacation day and I can’t think of a better way to virtually transport yourself than a good book. Books whisk you away to far-off places, immerse you in new cultures, and let you travel through time—all from the comfort of your favorite chair. Every page is a passport, every chapter a new adventure. No tickets, no packing—just your boundless imagination. Books take you anywhere you dream to go. But, if you want to take it a step farther, Book Club Journeys helps you step *into* the story. Comment Outlander if you’d like more information on our latest trip to Outlander-inspired Scotland. #virtualvacationday #virtualvacation #vacation #travel #virtualtravel #travelthroughbooks #booktravel #escapism #newadventure #bookclubjourneys #outlander #scotland #booklovers #bookdragon #booksta #sunday #stepintothestory #timetravel

Friday nights with my kindle set up be like… 🙌 What are you reading this weekend? I’m finishing up Freed from Gravity by @authorjennyhickman on ebook, finishing listening to The Wedding People by @alison.espach - then starting a buddy read of Spark of the Everflame by @authorpenncole with @thecourtneyshea And of course I’m continuing my Outlander reading, but I think I’m going to switch over to audiobook from ebook. And if my husband lets me have the tv at all (he started a new video game tonight), I’ll watch some more of season 7! #fridaynight #whatimreading #outlander #weekendreads #bookstagram #bookish #booklover #sparkoftheeverflame #theweddingpeople #freedfromgravity #kindle #handsfreereading #booklifestyle

📚Comment OUTLANDER for all the details for this magical group trip! I’ve lovingly curated a group trip any Outlander fan or Scotland enthusiast will adore. - Trip Dates: October 3-9, 2025 - Destinations: Several Regions in Scotland (Spending the nights in Edinburgh, Pitlochry, Inverness) - EARLY BIRD: Save $$$ and two payment plans available! Comment OUTLANDER to learn more. This trip is designed with every detail in mind to ensure a true Scottish experience: 🪄 Experience magical Edinburgh 💥 See where Claire first time traveled ⚔️ Walk through the Culloden Battlefield and see the Fraser tombstone 🏰 Get lost (figuratively) in ancient castles ⛰️ Take in the breathtaking Glencoe 🐄 Pet a hairy coo 🐉 Maybe see Nessie on a tour of the famous Loch Ness Comment OUTLANDER to get all the details! … … … … Outlander I Outlander Starz I Outlander Series I Jamie and Claire I Jamie Fraser I sassenach I Scotland I Book Club I Scotland Travel I Edinburgh I Loch Ness Monster I Highlands I Daily Outlander I Outlander Lovers … … … … … … … … … … … … … … #outlander #OutlanderFans #OutlanderSeries #outlanderforever#outlanderobsessed #dailyoutlander #outlanderlovers #jamieandclaire #Sassenach #bookclubjourneys #booklovers #stepintothestory #womensfiction #bookstagram #romance #booksta #romancebooks #fantasybooks #bookcommunity #traveltheworld #worldtraveler #travellove #travellover #travelgirl #solotravel #travelling #grouptravel #novavistatravel

Sometimes I forget how sexy this series is… Who is traveling with me in October and hoping to find their own hot Scot? 😉 Comment OUTLANDER and I’ll personally send you the Stepping Through the Stones guidebook for our Scottish adventure. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #outlander #bookclubjourneys #bookstagram #bookclub #bookish #jamiefraser #clairefraser #jamieandclaire #scotsman #spicy #spicybooks #hotscot #scotland #booktravel #booklover #bookcommunity

📚Calling all Outlander fans! In the latest blog, I answer some questions about why Outlander is a great romance novel and the inspiration for the latest book club journeys. 📚COMMENT OUTLANDER below to get a link to the itinerary. This trip will be as magical as the Outlander Series 🔗✈️ novavistatravel.com/book-spotlight-outlander-q-a … … … … Outlander I Outlander Starz I I’d Rather Be Reading I Jamie and Claire I Jamie Fraser I sassenach I Scotland I Book Club … … … … … … … … … … … … … … #outlander #outlanderseason7 #samheughan #jamiefraser #clairefraser #caitrionabalfe #outlanderstarz #outlanderseries #outlanderfans #sassenach #scotland #starz #jammf #outlanderobsessed #jamieandclaire #samheughanfans #outlandercast #jamesfraser #frasersridge #dianagabaldon #droughtlander #bloodofmyblood #boneofmybone

I’m excited to announce the next Book Club Journeys trip—inspired by Outlander: Stepping Through the Stones: A Scottish Adventure. Comment OUTLANDER below to get a link to the robust itinerary guide sent right to you! This BCJ is perfect for solo travelers and group travel. October 3-9, 2025 Edinburgh – Pitlochry – Inverness – Edinburgh Some things to look forward to on this trip: 🪄 Experience magical Edinburgh 💥 See where Claire first time traveled ⚔️ Walk through the Culloden Battlefield and see the Fraser tombstone 🏰 Get lost (figuratively) in ancient castles ⛰️ Take in the breathtaking Glencoe 🐉 Maybe see Nessie on a tour of the famous Loch Ness And much more! Comment OUTLANDER to get a link to see the full Scotland itinerary. There are only 14 spots available on this trip—so you don’t want to miss out! #outlander #OutlanderFans #OutlanderSeries #outlanderforever #outlanderobsessed #dailyoutlander #outlanderlovers #jamieandclaire #Sassenach #bookclubjourneys #booklovers #stepintothestory #womensfiction #bookstagram #romance #booksta #romancebooks #fantasybooks #bookcommunity #traveltheworld #worldtraveler #travellove #travellover #travelgirl #solotravel #traveling #grouptravel #novavistatravel

Missed our live Q&A about our Outlander-inspired journey? Never fear, here is the recording! If you have any additional questions feel free to drop them in the comments or DM me. ✨Special surprise: we have extended our early access pricing to Thurs, March 13 - so pop over to the link in our bio to get signed up for our mailing list and we’ll send you all the details. I’m so excited for this trip in October and can’t wait to have you with me! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Happy Saturday, friends. Cheers! #instagramlive #bookclubjourneys #outlander #scotland #steppingthroughthestones #booktravel #bookstagram

Just thinking back to last week and all the fun that was about to begin at @fabledfantasyevents Romantasy BookCon. 🧚🏼‍♀️Cosplay Red Carpet. 👠Masquerade Ball Fashion Show. 📕 Books! Books! Books! And the @therippedbodice popup 📝Meeting amazing authors like @kategoldenauthor 🎧Live podcast recording of one of my favorites @fantasyfangirlspod 👯‍♀️ And new friends! … Also, guess who got sick after the trip. Glad I have my @clichetea for healing. … Read all about my adventure in my new blog! 🔗✈️https://www.novavistatravel.com/a-tale-of-marble-and-chiffon

🧚🏼‍♀️📕@fabledfantasyevents book lovers swing by booth 145 (Nova Vista Book Club Journeys) to discover how you can step into your favorite books! 📚We are also giving away several prizes and love to talk books! #rbcla25 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … #romantasybookcon #romantasybookcon2025 #romantasybookconLA #bookstagram #romance #booksta #fantasy #books #darkromance #romancebooks #fantasybooks #readersofig #bookcommunity #readercommunity #bookrecommendations #bookish #booksbooksbooks #readersofinstagram #bookconvention #idratherbereading #fabledfantasyevents #bookcon #losangelesbookconvention #LAbookconvention #booklovers #bookclubjourneys #stepintothestory

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