A World of Bookish Places Hardcover

A World of Bookish Places is an atlas of wonder and a testament to the endless places your curiosity can take you.’ Strand Book Store, New York City

If you’ve ever planned a trip around a bookstore, sought out a hidden library, or detoured for a literary landmark, this book is for you. Created by people who feel the same, A World of Bookish Places is a celebration of literary travel, written for book lovers who love to travel and travelers who love books.

You’ll discover:

• A beautifully designed gift book, featuring a foil-rich cover, ribbon marker, marble-effect endpapers, and illustrations throughout
• A collection of 35 iconic literary cities, including London, New York, Paris, Chicago, and Washington, DC – plus an additional 24 bookish cities in the book’s directory
• Must-visit book nooks and landmarks, like cozy indie bookstores, welcoming libraries, historic author homes, and literary cafés
• Expert input from book-loving travel writers, booksellers, bloggers, and DK's very own editorial team
• Gorgeous photography and bespoke illustrations that capture the unique atmosphere and aesthetic of every destination
• Curated reading lists for each city, featuring the essential fiction, non-fiction, and poetry to whet your appetite for each city
• Literary walking tours with illustrated maps, including a walk through Dante’s Florence, an hour’s stroll through Jimbocho Book Town in Tokyo, and an on-foot tour of the Harlem Renaissance in New York City
• Spotlights on beloved book towns and regions, such as Hay-on-Wye in the UK, Aracataca in Colombia, and Concord, Massachusetts in the US