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  • Magical Realism,  South American

    Review: Like Water for Chocolate

    By gabellinger / October 1, 2021

    When most people travel, they research local cuisine and cultural heritage markets. I research celebrated writers and literary works. In my opinion, literature adds something to travel. So when I went to Mexico a few weeks ago, I decided…

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    Short Stories,  South American

    The Library of Babel

    By gabellinger / September 14, 2021

    I hope everyone has the opportunity at some point to stumble upon a job so well-suited for them, it seems pre-destined. That’s honestly how I feel teaching my academic seminars every weekend. I get paid to talk…

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    Expert Advice/Self-Help,  Non-Fiction

    The Gift of Fear

    By gabellinger / August 7, 2021

    Have you ever returned home, walked into your bedroom, and immediately sensed something was off? You can’t explain what it is exactly (Did I leave that light on when I left this morning? Did I leave the…

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    Readers Make Better Travelers: Why I Skip the Travel Guides and Head to the Fiction Section

    By gabellinger / July 3, 2021

    I’ve never been much of a fan of travel guides. This is funny because I grew up with a mother who would browse the travel section of Barnes & Nobel to kill time, pick up a guide…

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    Welcome to The Bookshelf Abroad!

    By gabellinger / June 25, 2021

    Welcome to The Bookshelf Abroad! I am a nomad. I’ve lived on nearly every continent and visited more countries than I can count. Living abroad for nearly a decade now, I desperately wanted to know the people…

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