12 Beautiful Bookstores That Should Be On Every Bibliophile's Bucket List

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While reading e-books at the comfort of your home is certainly convenient, it's nothing compared to the enduring charm of a real bookstore. From colourful coffee mugs and cozy fireplaces to cute literary merch and the smell of new books, there are numerous reasons why bookshops are a paradise for the quintessential bibliophiles. The experience becomes even richer when the store is as spectacular as the books on its shelves. From Livraria Lello in Portugal to Shakespeare and Company in Paris, check out some of the most magnificent bookstores from around the world:

1. Bookàbar Bookshop, Rome, Italy 

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2. El Ateneo, Buenos Aires, Argentina 

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3. Poplar Kid's Republic, Beijing, China 

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4. Livraria Lello, Porto, Portugal

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5. 10 Corso Como, Milan, Italy 

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6. Libreria Acqua Alta, Venice, Italy 

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7. Cook & Book, Brussels, Belgium 

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8. Cafebrería El Péndulo Mexico City, Mexico 

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9. Honesty Bookshop, Hay-on-Wye, Wales 

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10. Word On The Water, London, United Kingdom 

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11. Shakespeare and Comapny Paris, France 

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12. The Last Bookstore, Los Angeles, California, U.S. 

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What bookstores are on your bucket list? Tell me in the comments! 😃