A World of Bookish Places English 2026

Ever dreamed of following in the footsteps of Jane Austen? Or meandering through a library that could've been plucked from the pages of a book? Maybe visiting a bookshop is always top of your list when travelling to someplace new?

You need A World of Bookish Places, a companion to book-themed adventures around the world. From Boston to Bangkok, this book celebrates 35 of the world's most bookish cities, each offering a bounty of literary sights and experiences.

Featuring swoon-worthy photography and gorgeous illustrations, A World of Bookish Places will lead you to all manner of literary havens: cosy indie bookstores, majestic libraries, captivating literary museums, historic author homes, and storied cafes and pubs where brilliant minds once gathered.

Whether you're visiting Madrid, Melbourne or Mexico City, A World of Bookish Places invites you to embark on a truly novel adventure. These are the places where stories were written - it's now time to write your own.