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Your mini itinerary:
Start your literary journey in Poulsbo with a morning coffee at Caffe Cocina in historic downtown Poulsbo next to the red telephone box on the corner of Jensen and Front St. Just steps away, browse Liberty Bay Books or Away With Words, where staff picks and maritime-themed stories await. Midday, hop on the Agate Pass Bridge to Bainbridge Island and explore Eagle Harbor Book Co.—a dreamy stop with curated shelves and island charm. Enjoy lunch at Blackbird Bakery or Pegasus Coffee before heading to your stay: a quaint vacation rental, B&B or inn in Port Gamble or Bainbridge with fireplaces, nooks, and views perfect for page-turning.
In your tote: a bookmark, tea sample, and handwritten Kitsap reading list.