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Hidden Gem Bookstores Around the World That Need Your Support
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items As an avid reader, I've made it my mission to find the most magical independent bookstores across the globe. These family-owned shops are treasure troves of unique finds and literary magic. Each purchase supports real families and keeps the literary ...
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European Literary Havens
Asian Reading Sanctuaries
Americas' Book Treasures
European Literary Havens
Found this paradise while traveling three floors of used books with a coffee shop and reading nooks. The owner personally recommends books based on your mood!
Lost In Bali · Gg. Bisma No.1 B, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Focuses on African authors and has the best collection of South African poetry I've ever seen. They host writing workshops for local youth.
Centre for the Book · 62 Queen Victoria St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Multi-generational family business running since 1970. They have rare Indian classics you won't find anywhere else.
Bookworm Garden Library · Milan Vihar, Wazirabad, Delhi, 110084, India
Asian Reading Sanctuaries
Former bomb shelter turned into the coolest sci-fi/fantasy specialty store. The owner dresses up as different characters each week!
Berlin Story Bunker · Schöneberger Str. 23A, 10963 Berlin, Germany
Spanish-English bilingual bookstore that feels like someone's cozy living room. Their staff picks are always perfection!
Santa Fe bookshop · Av. Sta. Fe 2582, C1425BGN Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Not just books local artists display work here and they have a vinyl record section. The perfect cultural hub!
The Berlin Book Nook: used English books and 1-to-1 English and German lessons · Pflügerstraße 63, 12047 Berlin, Germany
Americas' Book Treasures
Not just books - local artists display work here and they have a vinyl record section in Roma Norte. The perfect cultural hub!
El Sótano Bookstore Branch Juárez · Av. Juarez 20, Colonia Centro, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Specializes in rare first editions and signed copies. The owner in Greenwich Village has incredible stories about famous authors who've visited.
Book Club Bar · 197 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009
Located in Palermo, this shop has the best collection of Latin American magic realism. The staff knows every book like their children.
Librería Buenos Aires · Concordia 2471 local, C1417AIG Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina