Travel Bucket List 6 Bookstores Built In Surprising Places

 

Paddy fields surround this bookstore situated in Xiadi village, Fujian in China. The three-storey bookstore has a rooftop viewing deck, a reading room on the first floor, and a display area on the ground floor. It stocks books on subjects like social sciences and art, on rural education, agricultural civilszations, and the preservation of historic communities. Additionally, it hosts live performances of music and theatre.The space also has private reading nooks, a theatre room, and a café.  

 

Where Xiadi Village, Pingnan, Fujian, China

 

 

 

Word on the Water, a bookstore set up on a&nbspcentury-old Dutch barge in London is a haven for bookworms, filled with orderly rows of well curated old tomes. The space also hosts talks and discussions on politics, arts, feminism, and technology. And the roof hosts open mic nights with musicians and entertainers and the occasional poetry slam or reading event.

 

Where Regent&rsquos Canal Towpath, London N1C 4LW, United Kingdom

 

 

One of the most stunning bookstores in the world is housed in an old yet opulent theatre. After renovation, the structure was transformed into a store selling books, and a music store. The theatre seats were taken out, and bookshelves were put in their place. Customers can now sit everywhere in the building, even in the theatre boxes in the midst of theatre lighting and stage curtains. A café has been set up where the stage used to be. On the same stage where the Argentinean stars of tango previously performed, one may now enjoy coffee and live piano music while reading their latest purchase. The upper level is used for exhibitions and displays, while the basement is reserved for children&rsquos books.

 

Where Av. Sta. Fe 1860, C1123 CABA, Argentina

 

 

The Last Bookstore is California&rsquos biggest new and used book and record store. The current store, located in a former bank, is spread across 22,000 square feet and has books on two levels, including the former vault. The old bank&rsquos marble pillars and huge ceilings are still present, but there are now bookcases lining the walls and creative book displays, instead of customers and stacks of cash. Most fiction is intentionally disorganized to make the customers search for their perfect read. Its occasional event schedule also includes signings, talks, performances, and various monthly book groups.

 

Where 453 South Spring Street Ground Floor, 121 E 5th St SUITE 505, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States

 

 

This Venice bookshop takes into its stride continuous flooding that occurs there. It houses its books in bathtubs, boats, and water-resistant containers. Several cramped rooms are piled high with vintage books, periodicals, maps, prints, and more. 

 

Where C. Longa Santa Maria Formosa, 5176b, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

 

 

One of England&rsquos largest second-hand bookstores, Barter Books is located inside the Victorian Alnwick train station, which was in operation until the Alnwick branch line was shut down in 1968. The former station entrance, Parcel Room, central island, and boarding platform are now occupied by Barter Books.&nbspA unique feature of the store is its barter system, which allows customers to trade in their books for credit toward future purchases. A continuously moving model train can be found between the shelves, a rather appealing sight to witness.  

 

Where Alnwick Station, Alnwick NE66 2NP, United Kingdom