Open 24/7! The literary nightlife hub Eslite becomes international news again

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team

When there’s nowhere to go late at night, many people love to head to Eslite Bookstore, pick up a favorite book, find a cozy corner, and dive into the world of words and dreams. This blissful scene can only be found in Eslite stores across Taiwan. As early as mid-year, Eslite Dunhua was listed by CNN as one of the coolest bookstores in the world, thanks to its 24-hour operation and its rich, global selection of books and magazines. On the 24th, CNN once again featured a special report titled “Literary Nightclub? Why Taiwan’s Book Sales Are Booming,” highlighting the success story of Eslite Bookstore.

CNN pointed out that Taipei’s nightlife is incredibly diverse. Aside from heading to nightclubs for a wild time, there’s also a group of people who choose to spend their nights at the 24-hour Eslite Dunhua, freely wandering through the world of literature. In an era when young people are increasingly accustomed to online bookstores, only Taiwan’s Eslite has successfully transformed the concept of a bookstore, blending literature, design, fashion, home decor, restaurants, and small cafes to attract book lovers and stand out from the crowd.

Here are 17 of the coolest bookstores in the world:
Shakespeare and Company Paris

Opened in 1951, Shakespeare and Company may have only a two- or three-foot-wide storefront, but for Parisians, this tiny bookstore has erected a grand spiritual edifice in their hearts. This intangible monument has made it a cultural landmark on the Left Bank of Paris.

【Info】 Phone: +33 1 43 25 40 93

El Ateneo Bookstore Argentina Buenos Aires
The building that houses El Ateneo was converted into a cinema in 1929, and then in the early 2000s, it was transformed once again into a beautiful and spacious bookstore. The original stage and theater interior were turned into a comfortable and luxurious reading space, allowing guests to read comfortably within this century-old building.