I Spent a Cozy Night in a 'Literary Oasis' Above a Nantucket Bookstore-Here's What It Was Like

"I was sitting on a leather couch, about to start "North Woods" by Daniel Mason, as the last rays of the day's light streamed through the windows of an apartment brimming with books. As if that was not idyllic enough, the apartment itself is housed above a bookstore that I used to spend hours browsing in as a child, located at the top of Broad Street, a storied cobblestone street in the heart of Nantucket island."

"Apparently, Daniel and I are not the only people who think the simple act of reading in a perfectly curated setting can actually be a vacation. In Expedia Group's 2026 travel report, "Unpack '26," it was revealed that 91 percent of Expedia travelers seek getaways centered on "reading, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones." As mentions of reading-related terms in guest reviews on Vrbo, one of the group's flagship brands, surged 285 percent year-over-year."

A narrator stayed in a book-filled Nantucket apartment above a childhood bookstore, reading on a leather couch as light streamed through the windows. The narrator grew up visiting the island and prefers the off-season for its chilly, moody ocean air. The narrator and a fiancé spent one night in a "Literary Oasis" before joining family for Thanksgiving. Expedia Group's 2026 travel report, "Unpack '26," found 91 percent of Expedia travelers seek getaways focused on reading, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. Mentions of reading-related terms on Vrbo surged 285 percent year-over-year, prompting a "Readaways" category featuring book-centered escapes.

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