There is something magical about a bookstore. For hundreds of years, the tall stacks of books, winding mazes of bookcases, and comforting scent of old books have captured our hearts and imaginations and made bookstores an ideal spot to curl up and get lost for hours. Here are 5 gorgeous bookstores from around the world… Read more »
Bookstores
Buenos Aires is the World Capital of Bookstores
Ever wondered which city in the world has the most bookstores per capita? As it turns out, you’d have to go pretty far down south to get there. And we’re not talking about the southern United States. We’re talking about the Southern Hemisphere. That’s because Buenos Aires is the world capital of bookstores, according to… Read more »
News Ideas for the Bookstore
In recent years, bookstores, like many physical stores, have lost foot traffic off the street to virtual traffic online. There are a variety of reasons for this, from the convenience of online shopping to competitive online prices. Still, bookstores are not going away just yet. New ideas may ensure their place in the physical world… Read more »
Keeping Bookstores Relevant in the Digital Age
Bookstores have taken a hit in recent years, as big-box retailers like Borders have closed their doors and small independent bookstores too are finding it hard to make ends meet. Still, bookstores are finding ways to remain relevant as consumers are realizing that even though we live in the information age, there is still great… Read more »
Bookstore Spotlight: El Ateneo Grand Splendid
El Ateneo Grand Splendid (El Ateneo for short) is one of the most famous bookstore’s world, and also one of the most visually stunning. Found in Buenos Aires, Argentina, El Ateneo houses 120,000 books in a nearly 100 year old former theater built by Argentine immigrant and phonographic and film pioneer Max Glücksmann. After arriving… Read more »
Famous Bookstores Worldwide
If appreciate the sight, feel, and smell of a good hardcover or paperback as much as we do, you’ll love these photos of 16 bookstores you have to see before you die. Featuring famous bookstores from around the world, these photos give a great view into some of the most architecturally interesting bookstores ever designed…. Read more »
