Welcome to
The Bookworm Beijing
A bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and events space, now with four locations in three cities – Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu
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Our Upcoming Events
Sunday, January 29 11:00 Story Time with Hannah
Come along for our Sunday sessions of reading, games, music and activities for little readers.
Monday, January 30 20:00 The Bookworm Pub Quiz
5rmb Flex your neurological muscles every Monday at The Bookworm pub quiz, an evening of terrific trivia hosted by Tom Champagne.
News
Stand-up Economist Yoram Bauman
In October, Yoram Bauman, the world’s first and only Stand-Up Economist, brought his act to the Beijing Bookworm. Check out this report of the event by China Radio International’s Dominic Swire: Yoram Bauman at the Bookworm
The Spirit of Tsinghua with Daniel Bell
In ancient Greece, Sparta was synonymous with war and Athens with democracy. Tsinghua Professor Daniel Bell believes that long after the Greek city-states have ceased to be, modern cities continue to have defining personalities. Bell’s new book (co-authored with Avner de-Shalit of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem) The Spirit of Cities explores the unique ethos [...]
Travel Writer Bruce Wannell on Iran
Travel writer Bruce Wannell will be appearing at The Bookworm on Wednesday, November 30, to talk about his adventures in Iran, a country that has much to offer intrepid travelers undeterred by the country’s often-controversial role in modern geopolitics. Wannell, an expert on Iran and the Islamic world, has lived and traveled in Iran and [...]
Hot New Books
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The Tiger’s Wife
About The Bookworm
The Bookworm is a bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and events space, now with five locations in three cities - Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu.
The Bookworm is forever expanding its book offering - at the last count, we were able to boast 16,112 titles on our library shelves. Our bookshop offers a wide range of sometimes surprising tomes, and our talks continue to beguile our audiences. Find more details about us, and how to contact us, here.
Mulled Wine
A seasonal favourite! Take a break from your holiday shopping and pop in for a warm mug of spiced, mulled wine.
Food & Beverage
Holiday Gifts
Holiday Gifts
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? We\'ve stocked up on amazing books, diaries, notebooks, cookbooks, stationary and more. We also have wrapping paper and cards to put the finishing touches on your holiday presents.
