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No exploration of London’s book scene would be complete without a visit to Foyles, an iconic chain with seven locations around the United Kingdom. Their flagship store on Charing Cross Road has been a literary mainstay for over 100 years, offering a vast collection of gifts, toys, and books throughout a beautiful and spacious 5-story building. For a light meal or a cup of tea between chapters, be sure to stop by The Café at Foyles on the 5th floor.
Daunt Books
Tucked into the Marylebone neighborhood of London’s West End is Daunt Books, an independent shop specializing in travel and non-fiction. While its curated selection is certainly nothing to overlook, what really sets Daunt apart from other bookstores is its architecture. The building’s Edwardian-style construction features oak galleries that appear to go on for miles, while expansive skylights brighten up the space for easy reading.
Skoob Books
For those who prefer their books pre-loved, Skoob Books in Bloomsbury is a sanctuary of secondhand treasures just waiting to be read. The store carries a wide variety of genres and its knowledgeable staff are all too happy to help shoppers find what they’re looking for amidst a sea of over 50,000 uncatalogued titles.
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Most public libraries around the world are open to the public, and they should be the first spot on your travel list. They’re a treasure trove of books, archives, and literary events – and you won’t have to spend a fortune to check them out.
Visiting Author’s Homes
If the city you’re visiting happens to be home to the house of a famous author, check how much money you’d have to set aside for an entrance fee and if there are any discounts you could use to your advantage.
Right Bookstores
Feel free to check out every bookstore that seems cute and cozy, but don’t be tempted to spend your money there. Touristy bookstores are often overpriced, so it’s best to shop elsewhere – ideally at second-hand bookstores selling used books.
Budget Shopping
If you decide to shop for books during your trip, do it with a budget in mind. Never go overboard because books will add a lot of weight to your luggage and you might even have to pay an extra fee.
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]]>El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Argentina
This enchanting store in the heart of Buenos Aires is housed in a former theater still decorated with the ornate frescoes, velvet curtains, and golden balconies of its past life. Readers can immerse themselves in a novel or nonfiction work while sitting in the theater’s plush red seats to feel like they’re part of a literary performance.
Livraria Lello, Portugal
The Livrario Lello bookstore Porto, Portugal, is one of the oldest in the world and widely considered to be a neo-gothic masterpiece. The shop boasts a striking spiral staircase that ascends to meet an stained glass ceiling and intricately carved wooden shelves carrying books of all genres. Author J.K. Rowling has even shared that drew inspiration for the Harry Potter series from Livraria Lello while living in Porto.
Cărturești Carusel, Romania
Cărturești Carusel is a cozy, yet whimsical bookstore in the center of Bucharest, Romania. The shop is a treasure trove of books, gifts, and art set in a historic 19th-century building. On the top level, visitors can dive into their favorite books while enjoying a hot cup of coffee or tea in a small cafe.
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Livraria Cultura is a popular bookstore chain in São Paulo, with several locations around the city. None of them compares to the Avenida Paulista branch, situated inside a renovated movie theater Cine Astor, with a famous wooden dragon statue watching over the visitors while they search for their next favorite book.
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Livraria da Vila is another popular bookstore chain with humble beginnings. What started as one location with artsy and cultural books transformed into a chain of around 10 bookstores, and they’ll all win you over with their modern design and vast collection of books, covering many different genres.
Biblioteca Mário de Andrad
São Paulo’s libraries are also worth exploring, and Biblioteca Mário de Andrad should be at the top of your list. It became one of Brazil’s most important cultural institutions since opening its doors in 1925, and its collection of 3.2 million items includes everything from rare books to maps and prints.
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]]>You Can Soak in Local Culture
If part of the reason you travel is to get a sense of local cultures around the world, a bookstore is a great place to do it. Here, you can people watch, hear the local language, and maybe even catch an event.
It’s a Great Place to Buy a Souvenir
If you ask us, there is no better souvenir than a book from a local bookstore. Most bookstores sell at least some books in English, often translations of local books, so you can use this as yet another way to understand the local culture better. Plus, you’re supporting a local, small business, and you get something with an actual purpose instead of some trinket that will end up in the back of a drawer. And it gives you something to do on the flight home!
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Bookstores often come with their own tiny café and that makes them a great place to sit back and relax with a cup of coffee and a good book after a long day of sightseeing.
Amazing Architecture
Some of the world’s most beautiful bookstores are worth the visit for their architecture alone. They tend to be located inside stunting historic buildings that look truly impressive inside and out.
Local Culture
Bookstores will do a great job exposing you to local culture. In addition to selling books in the local language, they also often host events, from reading nights and book clubs to art exhibitions and mini-concerts.
Book Collection
A visit to a bookstore in a foreign country allows you to enrich your book collection with new titles that you couldn’t have found at home.
Great Souvenir
Even if you don’t intend to buy any books for yourself, bookstores are a great place to find souvenirs for your loved ones who enjoy reading.
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]]>Livraria Lello
This bookstore in Porto looks straight out of a Harry Potter movie and it’s one of the city’s top attractions. Long lines of tourists flock in front of it every day to see it in the flash, but this Neo-Gothic bookstore is worth the wait since it’s one of the most beautiful in the entire world.
Livraria Bertrand
Lisbon is home to more amazing bookstores than we can count, but there’s something that sets Livraria Bertrand apart. Its original location in the Chiado neighborhood opened its doors in 1732 and it remains the oldest operating bookstore in the entire world to this day.
Livraria Ler Devagar
If you prefer bookstores with a more modern feel, Livraria Ler Devagar will be your cup of tea. It’s one of the main attractions of Lisbon’s retro district LxFactory and it offers two levels stacked with high shelves of books, in addition to an on-site coffee shop.
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]]>Research Comes First
From Google and Pinterest to Instagram and TikTok, there are many platforms that can introduce you to amazing bookstores in a new city. Doing research beforehand comes in handy because you’ll get to learn which bookstores have an impressive book collection, a beautiful interior, and a book café on their premises.
Local Recommendations
If you think you’re missing out on something after doing your research, asking locals for help is always an option. They may introduce you to some nice tiny bookstores with a local feel that you haven’t stumbled upon while doing your research.
Narrow Down Your Options
It can be difficult to decide which bookstores to visit when your time is limited, especially since you have many other attractions to check out. Depending on the length of your stay, narrow down your options to three to five best choices. Bookstores with the most picture-perfect interior and the best book collection in the languages that you speak should be put first.
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This bookstore in Bucharest, Romania, is one of the most beautiful in the world. The shelves are lined with books in several different languages and sculptures are often hung over the grand staircase. A cafe upstairs is the perfect place to grab a coffee and get to reading.
The Last Bookstore
The Last Bookstore is a famous store in Los Angeles full of unique architectural elements including a tunnel made out of books. The store carries book genres of all kinds so everyone is sure to find something they’ll enjoy.
Atlantis Books E.E.
Atlantis is a tiny little shop tucked away in the streets of Santorini, Greece. They sell a variety of books in English as well as antique and first-edition copies of many classic works. If you’re lucky, you may even get to meet the owner’s dog, Billie Holiday.
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]]>Collectors Treasury
The first place that comes to mind when someone mentions Johannesburg and books, the Collectors Treasury is Africa’s largest shop of used and rare books. Its floor-to-ceiling shelves are stacked with millions of items, and you’ll probably spend hours exploring them.
Love Books
If you like bookstores with cozy décor and atmosphere, this spot in the Melville neighborhood is a must-see. It’s even better if you’re visiting with family because it hosts events for kids and has an extensive children’s selection and hosts frequent events for kids.
Bridge Books
Bridge Books is best known for showcasing African writers, but you won’t be disappointed by it even if you’re looking for international titles that you can bring back home.
L’Elephant Terrible
The 44 Stanley complex is home to many vintage and retro stores, and this charming bookstore perfectly captures its vibe.
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