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The best bookshops don't get written about by the Financial Times. They are found in small and mid-sized jurisdictions (often university towns) where the of age
by dlkf 5y ago
The best bookshops don't get written about by the Financial Times. They are found in small and mid-sized jurisdictions (often university towns) where the of ageing population is getting rid of books faster than the younger population is consuming them. They are dark inside—direct sunlight damages books—and they don't waste time or money on extravagant decor. The collection does the talking.
- mdp2021 5y agoThe best bookshops do not necessarily sell used books (with reference to the «ageing population»). Although it is nice that that used books find new "life" with new loving owners. Now "spill some beans", since you hint you know some places ;)
- dlkf 5y ago> The best bookshops do not necessarily sell used books (with reference to the «ageing population»). Fair point. There are some cool new bookstores. I had used book shops in mind because to me they really offer something that the internet (or, god forbid, 'the metaverse') will never really touch. Tactile, olfactory, and completely at the mercy of contingency. Maybe some philosophy professor decided to unload some of his collection. A local writer dropped off some poetry volumes where the margins are filled with their own notes. Stuff like that. You can get lots of cool stuff on Abe books but it's not the same as combing the shelves. > spill some beans my lips are sealed
- mdp2021 5y agoAh, if we "had ways to make you talk"... I am taking note of every single place mentioned here!