When I am vacationing, checking out local bookstores is a top priority. Recently I was able to enjoy Santa Barbara’s excellent Chaucer Books. The wee one headed to her section and I enjoyed a good 45 minute browse. Lots and lots of new titles, including a bunch of books I hadn’t browsed before, which is saying something since I browse bookstores on the regular. Their history section, in particular, was fantastic. Walked out with one book I hadn’t seen before. 4.5/5 rating all together. Only thing holding back the perfect score was size. Compared to Powell’s or NYC’s The Strand, it has a small footprint.