The 20 Most Beautiful Bookstores in the World

The emergence of online bookstores enables people to sit comfortably on their own couch at home, lightly click buttons, and have specialized express delivery services send books to their doorsteps. This has brought a huge impact to traditional bookstores, with countless ones having already gone out of business or facing bankruptcy. However, there are always people who are willing to give up such convenience and affordability in order to purchase books from physical bookstores. The reason: a good bookstore is so beautiful, a beauty that is unique in its architecture, its quiet and intense cultural atmosphere, and its myriad styles. This beauty is addictive, making people unable to resist the urge to visit time and time again. Entertainment website Flavorwire has selected the following 20 most beautiful bookstores in the world. They may not be well-known chains, and they may only be located in some inconspicuous corners of a city, but without exception, they are all great bookstores, full of charm and beauty.