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book shops for book lovers

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i am a huge reader, and so i also love a good bookstore. here are some of my favourites!
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california

 
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this is one of my favourite spots; always a great variety of literature and caters to the active reader
Skylight Books
 
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the cool girl bookstore – i used to love coming in here and perusing; made me feel like joan didion in los angeles
Book Soup
 
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totally a tourist trap but such a pretty place! there are books floor to ceiling and you can spend all day in here. there's also tons of art galleries!
The Last Bookstore
 
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i've gotten shushed here many times but it's such a cool bookstore, i don't blame them. i loved looking around here, perusing the titles, and getting coffee!
Stories
 
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this is truly a bookstore for outcasts – they have movie nights, old celebrity photos for sale, and just the best vibe. my friend took me here and it changed my life.
Counterpoint Records & Books
 
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another bookstore for the weirdos – it's just piled with books, which makes you feel right at home if you're an avid reader
Sideshow Books
 
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if you're a fan of barnes & noble but want that elevated – vroman's in pasadena is the only place to go. <3
Vroman's Bookstore
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larchmont is a secret GEM in los angeles – highly recommend visiting here and spending a whole day decompressing. if the city feels overwhelming, larchmont is one of my fave places to get away from it all.
Chevalier's Books

pennsylvania

 
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this is such a beautiful bookshop; the whole little town is gorgeous and makes you feel like you've fallen back in time. i cannot suggest visiting here enough.
Farley's Bookshop
 
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a five story historic barn filled floor to ceiling with books – this is the place for book lovers. i cannot suggest it enough!
Baldwin's Book Barn
 
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great bookstore, great people, just one of the best.
Head House Books
 
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just the coolest bookshop with curated picks – you know you are supporting good causes & people every time you step in here, which is an incredible feeling.
Harriett's Bookshop
 
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the last word is such a fun place and a great retreat for when you just want to get lost in books.
The Last Word Bookshop

new york

 
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this is THE bookstore. if you haven't gone, you have to. you'll never be the same.
Strand Book Store
 
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i love feeling like i'm in a movie sometimes, and this bookstore does the trick to make you fall in love with your own life.
Three Lives & Company
 
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if you want to feel like you are completely lost in time, rizzoli is the best bookstore for it.
Rizzoli Bookstore
 
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books ARE magic! & so is this bookstore
Books Are Magic