Being an avid reader, this tiny town is definitely my paradise, and on my bucket list to visit someday. Hobart, a small village with only 400 residents in New York state, has eight independent bookstores. One specializes in mysteries and science fiction. One caters to lovers of arts. It has attracted so many book lovers that it hosts several book festivals every year as well as some book sales events. The whole book trend began in 2002 when a lawyer named Diana Adams from Manhattan decided to open an antique bookstore which is now known for selling books published in 1850. She wanted to do this because this little town was having trouble attracting businesses even after a local entrepreneur offered to rent out his vacant storefront properties for a dollar a year. The idea came after she heard about this small town in Wales, which houses 20 bookstores despite its small population. No longer does Hobart have trouble luring visitors. In fact, it has become a destination of pilgrimage for readers and writers alike. So perhaps instead of going to one of those hot tourist spots which are always crowded and expensive, you can go to Hobart, where you can get a book and a cookie for only $2 and engage in stimulating conversations with fellow book lovers.