Lonely Planet has released its list of “the world’s greatest bookshops,” which appears in its edition of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2011. Read the full post.
Nov 17
2010
10:47 AM ET
Have you been to any of the world's best bookstores?
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The Book Loft in Columbus Ohio is very Unique with 32 different rooms in a very small space. Each room has it’s own unique atmosphere with it’s own music.
I throw in a nomination for Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix, AZ
Add me to the list of those who think the exclusion of Powells makes your list a joke.
If any of you ever travel to Puerto Rico and want to explore a small gem, feel free to visit a bookstore called Bell, Book & Candle in Santurce, a suburb of San Juan. The book selection is outstanding, the staff knowledgeable and courteous, and you will want to stay around for hours.
I happen to be in London right now, and after reading this yesterday, decided to visit Daunt Books. I loved it! I can see why it’s on the list.
Powells’s in Portland, OR
Since i’m currently in Buenos Aires guess what i’m doing tomorrow? Thanks, EW!! *bounce* I love finding a good bookstore whenever i travel and this one looks amazing.
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How about The Depot in Mill Valley California and Book Soup on Sunset Blvd.?
I’ve been to #1 and #4, as well as Powells, the Strand in NY and Tattered Cover in Denver. There’s also a really nice bookstore in Iowa City IA. Prairie Lights, I think.
I live in Paris and can’t believe they listed *yawn* overpriced, overpublicized, touristy Shakespeare & Company [which is NOT the original S & Co, by the way] and not Powell’s in Portland, the best bookstore in the WORLD.
Daunt’s in London is fabulous, Selexyz in the Netherlands and Hugendubel in Germany are chains but excellent, I love Strands in NYC, Tattered Cover bookstore in Denver, and Maple Street Bookshop in New Orleans.
Leakey’s bookstore in Inverness, Scotland is another great one. It’s a huge second-hand bookstore in an old church.
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