Reading books set in Portland while visiting on vacation might guide your plans to visit the city's unique bridges. The descriptive language and scenic setting might inspire a hike through Multnomah Falls or a coastal bicycle tour from Astoria to Coos Bay. The right historical fiction set in small-town Oregon may lead you to a charming local museum, and show the background behind the lives of your main characters. Reading your vacation can give you a deeper look at a new place and give more perspective.