bookshop bucket list

A collection of 15 places curated by Austin

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Places in this collection

  1. Small World Books

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    1407 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291, USA

    Located right along Venice Beach with super friendly staff and books from small presses.

    Small World BooksView on Google Maps
  2. The Last Bookstore

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    453 S Spring St Ground Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

    One of the creator's favorite bookshops in the world, known for having $1 books and a local art gallery inside a cafe.

    The Last BookstoreView on Google Maps
  3. Stories

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    1716 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA

    Located in Echo Park, it has excellent prices, a laptop-friendly cafe with good coffee, and is well-organized.

    StoriesView on Google Maps
  4. Richard Booth's Bookshop

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    44 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5AA, UK

    An absolute staple in Hay-on-Wye, viewers are advised to check upstairs.

    Richard Booth's BookshopView on Google Maps
  5. Murder & Mayhem

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    5 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5AA, UK

    A bookshop specializing in crime and mystery novels.

    Murder & MayhemView on Google Maps
  6. Hodges Figgis

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    56-58 Dawson St, Dublin 2, D02 XE81, Ireland

    The best bookstore in Ireland, featuring a dedicated 'Irish Room' with books by Irish authors covering history, mythology, and fiction. They also offer special editions of famous Irish books. The bookstore has three floors.

    Hodges FiggisView on Google Maps
  7. Broerenkerk

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    Broerenkerk, Aan de Stadsmuur, 8011 VD Zwolle, Netherlands

    The 15th-century church where the Van der Velde bookstore is located, known for its repurposed use and historical discoveries.

    BroerenkerkView on Google Maps
  8. Van der Velde Books Zwolle

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    Achter de Broeren 1-3, 8011 VA Zwolle, Netherlands

    A bookstore built inside a 15th-century church, featuring unique architecture and historical elements like ceiling paintings and a skeleton.

    Van der Velde Books ZwolleView on Google Maps
  9. Armagh Robinson Library

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    43 Abbey St, Armagh BT61 7DY, United Kingdom

    Bucket list library. Absolutely beautiful. And one of the friendliest libraries.

    Armagh Robinson LibraryView on Google Maps
  10. John Rylands Library

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    150 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3EH, United Kingdom

    Reminds me of stepping into the halls of Hogwarts Castle! And the library is also free to all visitors and open to the public from Wednesday to Saturday each week.

    John Rylands LibraryView on Google Maps
  11. Marsh’s Library

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    St Patrick's Close, Dublin 8, D08 FK79, Ireland

    Absolutely a must for my fellow literary travellers. Marsh's was the first public library in Ireland It's also one of the few building's left from the 18th century in Dublin that continue serving it's original purpose - it's STILL a library after all!

    Marsh’s LibraryView on Google Maps
  12. Schussenried Monastery Library

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    Wilhelm-Schussen-Straße 36, 88427 Bad Schussenried, Germany

    Less than two hours from Stuttgart and just about 2 hours from Munich. It's famed for their Baroque library hall within with its candy floss painted colours. It looks like a confectionary dream. And yet another contender for Belle's real life library!

    Schussenried Monastery LibraryView on Google Maps
  13. Strahov Library

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    Strahovské nádvoří 132/1, 118 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia

    Considered by some to be the most beautiful library in the world.

    Strahov LibraryView on Google Maps
  14. The Long Library

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    Parnell Rd, Saint James, Dublin, D12 ET22, Ireland

    Working library since 1732. The famous Long Room at Trinity College which is home to over 200,000 ancient books. The library is currently under restoration so the books are removed but you can still plan visit to get the Book of Kells experience and see The Long Room itself.

    The Long LibraryView on Google Maps
  15. The Morgan Library & Museum

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    225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA

    Feels like a secret society library aesthetic! This magical haven. once J.P. Morgan's private treasure trove. is brimming with rare books. illuminated manuscripts, and artifacts that tell stories of centuries past.

    The Morgan Library & MuseumView on Google Maps