The featured image is a sleeping kitty I saw at Atlantis Books (they also had a bookstore dog!)
Some of these I have visited, but the others are just ones I want to see at one point in life.
Europe
Atlantis Books, Santorini, Greece
I have been to this one! It was a beautiful setting with a great stock. It was because of the workers here that I read Annihilation by Jeff. VanderMeer (I didn’t know it was being made into a movie when I bought it, read my review here.)
Armchair Books, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
I have been to this one! While it’s all used and is a little harder to find stuff, this is one of the most beautiful bookstores I have ever been in. It’s also near Grassmarket, an area in Edinburgh with a great view of the castle and one of my favorite spots in the city.
Livraria Lello & Irmão, Porto, Portugal
Have not visited! This looks like a beautiful bookstore though!
Shakespeare & Company, Paris, France
I have been to this one! While it had great aesthetics, it was packed. It didn’t have the calm vibe that I find I love in a bookstore.
Dominicanen, Maastricht, Netherlands
I have not visited this one! It looks incredibly impressive and is located in an old church.
Cook & Book, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium
I haven’t been here. Apparently it’s also a restaurant, which sounds like a great idea. I mean who wouldn’t want to eat surrounded by beautiful books?
Shakespeare and Sons, Berlin, Germany
I haven’t been here. There’s also a cafe attached to this one, which is a feature I love to see in bookstores.
North America
Strand Bookstore, New York City, New York, USA
I haven’t been here. This is apparently a massive and well-known bookstore in New York City that looks awesome.
El Péndulo, Mexico City, Mexico
I haven’t been here. I think this picture’s bookshelves speak for themselves about why this is a worthwhile bookstore to visit though.
Asia
Book and Bed, Tokyo, Japan
I haven’t been here. You can stay overnight at this bookstore too! I would love to visit Japan and stay a night or two here.
Leave a comment if you know of any other bookstores around the world that are great to visit!
Especially any in Australia… 😉
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