July 13, 2024 - Big 7 Travel Team
Brooklyn in New York is a big, bookish borough. If fact, with so much literary history and so many bookstores, Brookie could be called Bookie. For book lovers looking to hit up the literary hotspots, here are some of the best bookstores in Brooklyn to visit. [...]
March 25, 2022 - Melanie May
Madrid has inspired many authors and its literary history dates back hundreds of years. For bookworms visiting the city, there are plenty of literary landmarks to enjoy, for instance, specialist bookshops, the National Library of Spain and buildings with deep literary connections in Barrio de las Letras – the city’s [...]
March 25, 2022 - Melanie May
Hong Kong is brimming with brilliant bookshops. For literary lovers, the Pearl of the Orient is the perfect place to visit. As you stroll the atmospheric streets you’ll stumble upon small independent bookshops, big branch bookshops as well as charming second-hand bookshops too. Ready to get reading? Here are some [...]
March 24, 2022 - Melanie May
Brooklyn in New York is a big, bookish borough. If fact, with so much literary history and so many bookstores, Brookie could be called Bookie. For book lovers looking to hit up the literary hotspots, here are some of the best bookstores in Brooklyn to visit. [...]
February 28, 2022 - Shivani Suresh
The literary landscape of the United Kingdom is a treasure trove. So many notable writers, from William Shakespeare to Jane Austen to Beatrix Potter, originate from here. So if you’re a British bibliophile looking for your next book-themed getaway, keep reading to learn about museums, rustic cottages, estates, churches, and [...]
February 5, 2021 - Melanie May
Dublin is a UNESCO City of Literature and one of the top cities to visit if you are a book lover. Many great writers are associated with Dublin, most notably Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde and James Joyce and the city is rich in literary landmarks. For bookworms who want to [...]
February 5, 2021 - Melanie May
York has been the inspiration for many authors. Its literary history dates back hundreds of years. For bookworms visiting the city, there are plenty of literary landmarks to enjoy. These include specialist bookshops, a grand library and buildings with deep literary connections. For visitors who want to browse bulging bookcases, [...]
February 5, 2021 - Melanie May
Bath in Somerset has a rich literary heritage. The city has inspired writers past and present including Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. Building on its literary connections, Bath brims with brilliant bookshops. From small independently owned treasure troves to large stores when you can sip coffee whilst browsing, Bath is [...]
February 4, 2021 - Melanie May
Bookworms in Berlin will have a brilliant time browsing the shelves of the city’s many bookshops. There are loads of independently-owned, specialist and big chain bookshops. You’ll find everything from small used book businesses to huge culture houses selling all sorts from murder mysteries to medieval manuscripts. If you want [...]
February 4, 2021 - Melanie May
Paris has inspired some of the world’s greatest writers and works of literature. Hemmingway, Moliere, Voltaire, Balzac, Victor Hugo and Proust were all moved to write about the sights, sounds and feelings aroused by the City of Light. With such a literary heritage Paris is a haven for book lovers. [...]
February 4, 2021 - Melanie May
Oxford is brimming with brilliant bookshops. For literary lovers, the City of Dreaming Spires is the perfect place to visit. As you stroll the atmospheric streets you’ll stumble upon small independent bookshops, big chain bookshops as well as plenty of second-hand bookshops too. Here are some of the best bookshops [...]
February 4, 2021 - Melanie May
London is a fantastic destination for bookworms as it is bursting with brilliant bookshops. From modern shops selling the latest best-seller to centuries-old stores selling first-editions, London’s bookish reputation is well deserved. Here are some of the best bookshops in London that should be on every well-read visitors’ list. [...]
February 3, 2021 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
Edinburgh is a treasure trove when it comes to independent stores for the written word. Bookshops in Edinburgh range from modern stores to old school shopfronts with dusty piles of antique books. Basically, it’s the dream. Writer’s workshops, storytelling events and more are also a regular occurrence on the city’s [...]
April 1, 2020 - Melanie Hamilton
Asia, as a whole, is home to some of the world’s most interesting architecture, both ancient and modern. From Japan to India, Singapore to China, the architecture, history and style vary greatly which means loads of opportunities for unique buildings, namely, bookstores. Here are the most beautiful bookstores in Asia. [...]
April 1, 2020 - Melanie Hamilton
Europe is flooded with charming cafes, adorable boutiques and pretty bookstores. From refurbished abandoned churches to cosy spots right off the Seine, there’s are loads of beautiful bookstores across the continent. Whether you are planning a trip to Europe after the Coronavirus or just curious, here are the most beautiful [...]
March 30, 2020 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
Take your tastebuds on a tantalising journey around the globe with our picks of the best food books to devour right now. From chef memoirs to deep dives into regional eats and even straight up cookbooks, you’ll be drooling with every turn of the page… [...]
March 19, 2020 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
Finding yourself with a lot of spare time on your hands? Yep, that’s the quarantine life for now. If you’re looking for things to do, now is the perfect time to finally read all those ‘essential’ books you’ve been meaning to. We’ve rounded up seven of the best books to [...]
March 16, 2020 - Melanie Hamilton
With some countries on complete lockdown and others taking drastic measures to encourage self-isolation and social-distancing, many people are staying indoors. Make the best of your time inside as the world rushes to solve the Corona crisis with these reads. Here are the seven best travel books to read in [...]
December 16, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
It’s rare that people enter a library nowadays for anything but some peace and quiet and perhaps some quality . However, some of the world’s most beautiful libraries hold centuries-old secrets that you can unlock if you take the time to. [...]
November 26, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
Now’s the time to start thinking about your travel plans for 2020. And, whether you intend to backpack solo through or fancy taking a trip to in pursuit of tasty food and a life-changing spiritual experience, reading during your journey can help to enhance your trip. [...]
November 26, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
Now’s the time to start thinking about your travel plans for 2020. And, whether you intend to backpack solo through or fancy taking a trip to in pursuit of tasty food and a life-changing spiritual experience, reading during your journey can help to enhance your trip. Especially if [...]
November 25, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
Now’s the time to start thinking about your travel plans for 2020. And, whether you intend to backpack solo through or fancy taking a trip to in pursuit of tasty food and a life-changing spiritual experience, reading during your journey can help to enhance your trip. [...]
November 25, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
Now’s the time to start thinking about your travel plans for 2020. And, whether you intend to backpack solo through or fancy taking a trip to in pursuit of tasty food and a life-changing spiritual experience, reading during your journey can help to enhance your trip. [...]
November 25, 2019 - Elizabeth Thorn
Now’s the time to start thinking about your travel plans for 2020. And, whether you intend to backpack solo through Europe or fancy taking a trip to Asia in pursuit of tasty food and a life-changing spiritual experience, reading during your journey can help to enhance your trip. [...]