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The Literary Cafe is a humble consortium of writers and friends and generations who love travel, books, food and have a natural curiosity about the world. Our content is meant to share at gatherings, books clubs or over coffee with a friend or inspire you to discover something new.

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Vantage Point

I’m drawn to any novel set in Maine. The combination of classic summers paired with epic winters seems fertile ground for almost any story. Vantage Point is well situated.

The story focuses on two siblings from the wealthy Wieland family. The family is plagued by a curse or potentially hubris, a mansion that sits on a forbidding cliff.

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Tartine

Coronado Island

  • Known for their rotating pastry case filled with fresh seasonal scones and famous lemon bars

  • Wine and coffee available for the perfect pairing

Fabrique Artisan Bakery

Stockholm, London & NYC

  • Artisanal Stone Oven Bakery founded in Sweden

  • Traditional dense rye breads & cardamon buns

La Bicyclette

Brooklyn, NY - 3 locations

  • Artisan Breads, Viennoiserie

  • $2 baguette

Foursided

  • Chicago, IL

  • Framing and Gift Options for any occasion. Trinket lovers rejoice!

Sesame Letterpress

  • Brooklyn, NY

  • Letterpress printing of calendars, stationery and more.

Bon Bon Bon

  • Detroit, MI

  • Hand crafted chocolates made with flair, care and unique ingredients. We love the taste and the packaging.

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