I told my father that I had to get off the phone the other day because I was studying. He asked whether I was at the library and I replied, “Sort of.”

I was actually at the Library Hotel on Madison Avenue in New York, a library-themed boutique hotel. Its floor plan and décor is based upon the Dewey Decimal System, all 10 floors have their own theme, for example Literature, Languages, and The Arts.

The hotel has a lovely room that they call the Writer’s Den with a fire place to keep you warm and cozy. I opted for the Poetry Garden located right outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather as I reviewed a few things before my meeting.

This week’s Reader’s Choice is from Melissa in Atlanta, GA.

The Library Coffee Company is a community centered and environmentally conscious coffee house that also serves beer and wine. SOLD!

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