#22in22Challenge Books, Bed & Breakfast in Vicksburg, Mississippi

Bookstore Visit #20-Lorelei Books, Vicksburg Mississippi

We returned from Charleston, South Carolina to Dallas, Texas by way of Birmingham, Alabama then to Vicksburg, Mississippi. I’m sure there are some wonderful book stores in Birmingham, but we arrived in the evening and had to push on to Vicksburg the next morning. We did enjoy seeing the sites along the Mighty Mississippi River and ate some delicious Red Snapper while watching the sunset. The lovely hostess at Oak Hall B&B assured me that a visit to Lorelei Books was a must-see on historic Washington St. Here are a few photos from the visit. I bought Lessons in Chemistry so I could see for myself what all the buzz is about!

Lorelei Books

Oak Hall Bed&Breakfast in Vicksburg, Mississippi

#22in22Challenge Muddy Water Bookstore

#17 Navasota, Texas

For visit #17 we stopped in at this quirky small town Texas bookstore called the “best little bookstore in Texas!” Owner, Suzie Linnenbank was on site during our visit. The inventory is diverse and covers many genres. Suzie explained that she deals mostly in used books, but there was a selection of new books in the front window display. As usual I’m drawn to the children’s section and new historical fiction. Luckily for me, Suzie’s neighbor loves historical fiction and had read the 2022 release The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin, so I snapped it up! A fun bookstore I’ve been meaning to visit on our many trips through Texas. I’m glad I finally got there! Isn’t that corrugated steel awning the cutest?

**Muddy Water Bookstore, Navasota, Texas**

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Bookstore Visit #8-Beausoleil Books in Lafayette, Louisiana

**https://www.beausoleilbooks.com/ 302 A Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501**

The Grateful Reader Review by Dorothy Schwab

I travel to south Louisiana many times each year. Lafayette is where I was born and my family and relatives still live in that area. Now that I’ve found Beausoleil Books I have another reason to visit! The bookstore has a wonderfully curated collection of books, a lovely, inviting coffee bar and sitting area, plus adjoining is The Whisper Room for cocktails! This is a heavenly place for book clubs and private events. The Whisper Room was closed for a private event the day I visited but I’ll be back! Alexis, the manager, spent a great deal of time explaining her role and I spent a great deal of time sharing information about Zibby Owens, her new publishing company and quest to support independent book sellers. Of course I told Alexis about the #22in22Challenge for #Zibbybooks and #bookambassadors! Beausoleil Books is perfect for bibliophiles-visit the square in downtown Lafayette!

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Bookstore Visit #4-“Friends Book Shop” in Rosenberg Public Library, Galveston Island, Texas

**Oldest Public Library in Continuous Operation in Texas** **since 1904** **at this site; The collection moved here from Galveston Public Library which opened in 1899**

On our trip to Galveston for the Oak Ridge Boys concert we visited the Rosenberg Library, History Center & Museum. My mission was to support the Friends Book Shop inside this beautiful library. The Friends Book Shop has gently used and new books for purchase. The shop was well laid out and easy to find books by genre. The new books were separated in a lovey display with a good selection. I found two titles I wanted to read in 2021 but hadn’t gotten around to buying. This was a successful bookstore visit!

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