Before my first visit to Iceland in the summer of 2018, when I spent the entire month of August at a writer/artist residency, I knew very little about the country generally and even less about its capital — especially that I’d find so many lovely bookstores and libraries in Reykjavik.

Of course, I had seen photos of the otherworldly landscapes, but I would have only the shortest time in which to explore them; my stay was mainly within the confines of Reykjavik. And that turned out to be absolutely beyond fine. In fact, for a nerd and bookworm like myself, it was blissful.

Since then I’ve been back to Reykjavik four times. One stay lasted five weeks and I can say with a confidence that it was the best trip of my life. So go ahead … visit Iceland for the glaciers, waterfalls, and other gorgeous scenery, but if you’re the indoorsy type like me you’ll be equally happy in the vast array of bookstores, libraries, and museums in Reykjavik (and beyond). There’s an amazing vegan scene, too.

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