A World of Bookish Places

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The perfect gift for book lovers

'This book is packed with wanderlust fuel for the adventurous book addict.' Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, Bath

If you've ever planned a trip around a bookshop, 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 travellers 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, Bath, Paris, and Chicago - plus additional bookish cities in the book's directory
- Must-visit book nooks and landmarks, like cosy indie bookshops, welcoming libraries, historic author homes and literary cafes
- Curated reading lists for each city, featuring the essential fiction, non-fiction and poetry to whet your appetite for each city
- Literary walking tours, including through Tokyo's Jimbocho Book Town, and features on book towns and regions, such as Hay-on-Wye in the UK

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9780241823064
Published: September 2026

Number of pages: 224
Width: 175 mm
Height: 225 mm
Depth: 22 mm

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd