Whenever I am about to go on vacation
The most exciting part is the anticipation
Of books to read- not just the travel plans
Before my trip, I go to the library or a bookstore to scan
New releases that would take a while to read
To accompany me on long hours of travel I need
Substantial books that can draw me in
I stay away from books that are thin
And go for those with page counts on the higher side
With the aim of getting lost inside
The pages of a complex, well-written plot
Or a non-fiction book that gives me food for thought
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Memories of my trips include not just places, but books read along the way
I am ready to embark on a trip with a book in hand any day
Travel and reading are almost Pavolvian associations for me
And for a successful vacation both are necessary
Passion...unbridled 