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]]>Biblioteca Mário de Andrad
Biblioteca Mário de Andrad became a cornerstone of Brazil’s cultural heritage over the course of the past century, and you shouldn’t miss it for the world during your visit. It houses an impressive collection of over 3.2 million items, ranging from rare books to maps and prints.
Livraria Cultura
If we had to choose São Paulo’s most popular bookstore chain, Livraria Cultura would definitely take the cake! You’ll find several charming bookstores scattered all around the city, but the Avenida Paulista branch is definitely its crowning jewel, thanks to its amazing location inside a renovated Cine Astor movie theater and the iconic wooden dragon sculpture.
Livraria da Vila
Livraria da Vila is another popular chain with modest roots that blossomed into a successful brand with approximately ten bookstores. Each one is a true delight for passionate book lovers, and they’ll impress you with their modern design and extensive collections.
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]]>This chain of book shops has been around for 25 years, and it’s been Mexico City’s safe haven for literature lovers. The first shop that everyone thinks of when someone mentions Cafebrería El Péndulo is the Polanco location on Alejandro Dumas street, known for its greenery-filled interior that turned it into a green oasis in the middle of the busy city.
The Polanco location may be the most popular one, but Cafebrería El Péndulo shops are scattered all around Mexico City. You can find them in six additional locations, and each one has something that makes them special and unique in their own right.
One thing that all of the bookstores in this branch have in common is their bright interior and a great selection of books you can explore during your visit. In addition to functioning as bookstores, some of Cafebrería El Péndulo locations also offer a coffee shop and restaurant, and they host literary courses, book nights, and even live concerts.
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Visiting Johannesburg without checking out Collectors Treasury is like never going at all. With millions of items on its shelves, this is the largest shop of used and rare books on the entire African continent, and we wouldn’t judge you if you spent hours exploring its floor-to-ceiling shelves.
Bridge Books
One of the most popular independent bookstores in downtown Johannesburg, Bridge Books puts an effort into showcasing African writers, but international titles are also on sale.
Love Books
Located in the Melville neighborhood, this bookstore is known for its cozy décor and quaint atmosphere. It has an amazing children’s selection and hosts frequent events for kids.
L’Elephant Terrible
If you’re a huge fan of second-hand bookstores, this quaint shop is just the place you need. Located inside the 44 Stanley complex, L’Elephant Terrible perfectly captures the vibe of this retro shopping complex and it will win you over with its cozy vibe and crowded bookshelves.
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]]>This splendid bookstore is housed in a classic building that once served as an ornate theater. It opened its doors to visitors in 1919 and had a seating capacity of over 1,000, but its time as a theater was short-lived and the future had something else in store for this magnificent space.
In 2000, Grupo Ilhsa leased the former theater with a clear vision in mind—transforming it into the flagship location of their bookstore chain. To make the whole thing better, they weren’t planning to change the original design. Many of the architectural details, including the beautiful ceiling, crimson curtains, and vintage carvings, still remain intact while former theatre boxes are now filled with bookshelves.
Both The Guardian and National Geographic called El Ateneo Grand Splendid one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores and that alone makes it worth the visit.
You can check it out and buy some books to take home with you every day. The store is open between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.
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Dussman spreads over five floors and offers all kinds of goods, from books in German and foreign languages to music, DVDs, art, and accessories. It’s located near Friedrichstrasse subway station and also has a cozy cafe where you can spend time reading and enjoying the atmosphere.
Ocelot
The store’s full name, Ocelot — Not Just Another Book Store — is enough to get you curious, and once you get inside, the space is really impressive. It’s completely normal to sit in one of the nooks by the window and read for hours, and you can get a coffee too.
Hacker und Presting
Charlottenburg neighborhood is home to this friendly bookshop where you can find a beautiful selection of English books as well as mementos from interesting lives of the owners.
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If you can visit a single bookstore while in Los Angeles, this is the perfect pick. The Last Bookstore opened its doors in 2005, and it went on to become one of the city’s most Instagram-friendly attractions thanks to its creative book displays.
Book Soup
If you’re looking for a bookstore that’s a little bit less crowded, but offers an equally great selection as the Last Bookstore, Book Soup is the place to be. It’s one of the most popular cultural institutions on the Sunset Strip, best known for hosting frequent events with famous authors.
Los Angeles Central Library
You don’t have to be a book lover to appreciate the beauty of the city’s central library. Its building is a true architectural marvel, both inside and out, and people who visit it can’t resist the splendor of its rotunda ceiling and the bronze Zodiac chandelier.
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Rizzoli is one of the best independent bookstores in the country and it’s located in the heart of Manhattan. You’ll love its cozy vibe and the fact that it features a bar where you can order a drink to enjoy over a book.
Books are Magic
There’s one gorgeous bookstore in Brooklyn where you can browse six floors of all kinds of editions you can think of. Many New Yorkers appreciate this store and go there when they need to find a new independent author book, a poetry journal, something for their kids, and many more.
Word Up
Word Up is a special bookstore located in Washington Heights where volunteers give their time and love to promote reading and language learning. Here you can find books in various languages that cover many different topics, so there’s truly something for everyone.
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]]>Zhongshuge Bookstores in China
There are over 20 Zhongshuge bookstores all over China. They were designed by X+Living architecture studio from Shanghai. The most special thing about them is the high ceilings made of glass. Floors in some of the Zhongshuge bookstores are made of black glass which makes everything reflect.
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Located in XiAn, the Chinese capital of hi-tech industry and modern development, this flagship bookstore will take your breath away. The goal of the design was to create a place where people, cultures, and books from all over the world can meet.
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This unique bookstore is an amazing example of modern architecture. Its focus is on the private experience a reader has with a book. Carefully planned lighting accentuates the books and makes them look like they’re floating in the air.
，當天並沒有地震，櫥窗的書本卻散落一地。 因為全身烏黑，有人說烏鴉是不祥的徵兆，但這是不理解烏鴉特性只憑外貌而生的奇怪理論。 其實烏鴉是聰明又暖心的大黑鳥。 烏鴉的高智商應該很多人都聽說過，在日本甚至有隻烏鴉每天在車站觀察人們買票，某天終於忍不住想大試身手自己買票，按了按鍵後竟轉身搶走身邊婦人的卡片付錢，最終因為無法順利將卡片插入而以失敗告終。 而烏鴉還有一個大家可能不太瞭解的特性，就是非常有同理心，當有同類過世，路過的烏鴉們會停下來守在旁邊為其哀悼。 內心溫暖、外表烏黑亮麗，這就是無關選擇烏鴉來守護書店的原因啊！ #無關實驗書店 #wuguanbooks #烏鴉The post 3 Most Beautiful Bookstores in Asia appeared first on Traveler Master.
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]]>Reading and Traveling
The easiest way to channel your love for both books and travel is reading on the road or focusing on travel-themed books. You can take things to a new level by reading novels taking place or written by authors from the country you’re visiting.
Bookstores and Libraries
You probably can’t resist visiting bookstores and libraries in your own city on a regular basis, so why not do the same in every new country you visit? You’ll end up spending hours searching through the shelves, looking for a perfect book to take home as a souvenir.
Libreria Acqua Alta Venice: one of the most original library in the world where all the books are piled up in shelves, bath tubs and gondolas.Literature-Themed Trips
Planning trips inspired by your favorite books and authors is also an option. You can visit their homes, places that served as inspiration for their books, and filming locations featured in TV and movie adaptations of your favorite novels.
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Livraria Bertrand in Lisbon may look like an ordinary bookstore at first, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. It’s been around since 1732, which makes it the oldest operating bookstore in the world today.
Livraria Lello
One of Porto’s top attractions is often included on the lists of the world’s most beautiful bookstores, but that’s not the only reason why people wait in lines to see it. JK Rowling was a frequent visitor to this bookstore during her time living in Portugal and used it as a source of inspiration for the Harry Potter series.
• Também conhecida como Livraria Chardron, é considerada uma das livrarias mais bonitas do mundo e serviu de inspiração para JK Rowing em Harry Potter 
Para conhecer por dentro, turistas precisam comprar um bilhete (€5); o valor é descontado na compra de um livro. A média de preço é de €20; há uma boa variedade de obras em português, espanhol, inglês e francês 
Livraria Ler Devagar
This bookstore in Lisbon’s LX Factory hasn’t been around for as long as the other two, but its quirky modern feel makes it a must-see. In addition to featuring two levels stacked with books, this spot also features art exhibitions and retro coffee shop.
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