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Welcome to Ivanka Dimitrova’s official author, literary lifestyle, and travel website. A site meant to inspire, empower, and uplift people of all ages as they embark on a journey filled with joy. A daily dose of happy for those who need an escape from the ordinary, either through travel or within the pages of a great book. Join our literary club, find your next favorite read, learn about writing, or plan your next vacation like a pro.

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About Ivanka

Author. Founder & Host of Whispers at the Garden Gate Literary Club

Ivanka Dimitrova is a Bulgarian-American author, business graduate, and content creator. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Children’s Book Insider, and Women’s National Book Association. She writes fiction and nonfiction for both children and adults.ย 

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From book lists & recommendations to book reviews, this is where you will find info on both contemporary & classic reads.

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Whispers at the Garden Gate

Discover a seasonal literary sanctuary & video library of discussions with special guests, exploring the lives and landscapes behind your favorite classic and contemporary reads. 

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Tour the homes and gardens of your favorite classic authors and experience the places that inspired their beloved stories. From Green Gables and Orchard House to Austen’s beloved Chawton and Shakespeare’s Verona, each tour blends literary heritage and cultural immersion.

This is literature you can step into even if you’ve never turned the page.

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From the best reading room decor to the perfect gifts for book lovers, our literary lifestyle section is for every book nerd out there.

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Whispers at the Garden Gate Literary Club!

Step into the enchanting world of storytelling with Whispers at the Garden Gate Literary Club. A haven for readers who wander between the pages of beloved classics and contemporary favorites.

With seasonal book lists, thoughtful reviews, engaging webinars and interviews, literary tours, immersive retreats, and exciting giveaways, we invite you to join our community of like-minded book lovers as we celebrate the joy of storytelling, without the pressure to have read the books.

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“Dear Old world’, She murmured, ‘you are very lovely, and I am glad to be alive in you.”L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables