World Class: Beijing's Beautiful Bookstores

In a ranking of the world’s twenty most beautiful bookstores, Beijing appears twice as much as any other city. Amidst converted cathedrals and Greek isle hole-in-the-walls, The Bookworm and Poplar Kid’s Republic show that they have what it takes to stand up with the prettiest of them.

The list, published on Flavorwire.com, declares that “there’s magic in the air at” The Bookworm and asks, “How could any kid (or adult, for that matter) resist those delicious reading nooks?” at Poplar Kid’s Republic, a children's picture book store located at Jianwai Soho.

This isn’t the first time The Bookworm has received international acclaim. Back in 2010, the BBC placed the local lending library in its list of the world’s ten best bookstores, citing the book talks, whisky and wine tastings, and, of course, their annual literary festival, among the reasons behind the decision.

As The Bookworm International Literary Festival (BLF) approaches, now is the perfect time to grab a ticket to an event (perhaps one featuring a collaboration between The Bookworm and the Beijinger, taking place on Mar 14 and 16) and spend some time in one of the world’s best and most beautiful bookstores.

Photos: flavorwire.com