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A holiday's ideal for bookworming and, sometimes, reading about your destination really enhances the trip. For those of us who can't afford a holiday or are fresh out of leave, brilliant travel writing can be the next best thing. And what about bookshops? Finding a dusty, secondhand emporium or trendy gallery shop can make your day. We know Been there users are a learned lot so tell us about your favourite travel writing or bookshops, wherever they are. Send a tip about your favourite travel book, or favourite bookshop, to Been there by Monday July 14, and the tip we like best will bag a copy of Time Out's 2008 New York city guide, complete with detailed maps, independent reviews and the inside track on local culture.
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    Arturo Barea's The Forge

    Posted by GilesTremlett 1 August 2005

    Arturo Barea's The Forge is not a novel, but it takes you to the heart of Madrid in the first half of the 20th century as the author grows up on both the rich and the poor sides of the tracks.

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