The Bookworm: Bookstore Beauty Queen
Flavorwire has named The Beijing Bookworm one of the twenty most beautiful bookstores in the world.
The list’s compilers write:
With Amazon slowly taking over the publishing world and bookstores closing left and right, things can sometimes seem a little grim for the brick and mortar booksellers of the world. After all, why would anyone leave the comfort of their couch to buy a book when with just a click of a button, they could have it delivered to their door? Well, here’s why: bookstores so beautiful they’re worth getting out of the house (or the country) to visit whether you need a new hardcover or not.
Head on over for some serious bookstore eye candy to brighten up your day.
Here’s a peek at some of the other honorees.
Librería El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cafebreria El Pendulo, Mexico City, Mexico
Selexyz Bookstore, Maastricht, Holland