New York City is one of the best places in the world to shop for books. New indie bookstores seem to pop up all over the city by the day, but the sheer volume can be overwhelming. Which are the coolest bookstores in NYC to prioritize…
If you’re a bibliophile planning a trip to London, I’m about to help you find your new favorite London bookstore. London is one of the best cities in the world for book lovers. There’s so much literary history and so much to keep a modern book…
Guest written by Thomas Plaatsman of Cultural Reads The Hague is an underrated destination for book lovers in Europe! As someone who grew up near The Hague, I’ve always seen the city as more than just the political heart of the Netherlands. Yes, it’s where the…
I’ll come out and say it: There are some really great Utah bookstores. Utah might be best known for ski resorts and Mormons, but if you find yourself in this western state, there are more than a couple of worthwhile indie bookstores to check out in…
Fellow bookworms traveling to Budapest, Hungary are in for a treat when it comes to book shopping. There are lots of unique Budapest bookstores, includin places where you can find books in English. From bookstore cafés to a “book island,” from secondhand books to brand new…
If you’re a book lover who’s planning or considering a trip to Bath, England, you don’t want to miss these amazing bookstores. Bath has some of the best bookshops in the world, and that’s saying something coming from a literary travel expert who literally makes it…
Bonjour, book lovers! Today, we’re diving into the third largest city in France to discover the very best Lyon bookstores. Lyon is the capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes région and is the third largest city in France. Though it’s oft overlooked as a destination compared to the…
If you’re a reader who loves stories that take place in indie bookstores, then boy is this the list for you. I’m a bibliophile who’s obsessed with hunting down the best and most beautiful independent bookshops in the world (you can check out my long list…
Rome is famous for its food and its ruins, but there is much here to entertain traveling book lovers, too! I think popping into some gorgeous and well-curated bookshops is a great way to break up the typical, sometimes exhausting, Rome sightseeing. Literary travel is kind…
If you love browsing beautiful bookshops, then you can’t go wrong with a stop in Lewes, UK. I recently took a literary day trip to Lewes to visit a place that’s been on my bucket list for a while — the home of one of my…
Paris might be known as the City of Light or the City of Love, but for those in the know, Paris is really the City of Books! Paris is a book lover’s dream destination. You can’t throw a croissant in Paris without hitting a bookstore (this…
Traveling bookworms wondering where to shop in Edinburgh, I’ve got you covered. There are so many great Edinburgh bookshops to choose from during your stay, the choices can be overwhelming. Don’t panic, you’re in the right place. I’m on a mission to find the best indie…