"Book Hounds offers great vacation reads, best sellers, and a wonderful story hour for the kids," says Brian Ball. The independently owned shop occupies a 1920s Victorian house on Talbot Street and is notable for its bright pink door." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines