11 Perfect Places In Lebanon For Bookworms And Bibliophiles
Reading a book transports you to different dimensions and takes your mind somewhere else, away from the stress and worries of the moment.
For many people, reading is a sacred time that needs its own specific place, setting, and ambiance. Bookworms are all about buying their own books and reading them peacefully.
With the ongoing crisis roaming the state of Lebanon, finding time to shop for books and read them is often hard.
To make this easy for you, we have created a list of places that are perfect for a good read!
Here are 10 places that will make shopping for books and reading even more interesting than it already is:
Alkindy - Tripoli
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One of the coziest and most colorful spots in Tripoli, Alkindy is a great place for reading. Located in El-Mina, Tripoli's seaside, Alkindy is a small chill-out place with a house-like setting filled with activities like reading, writing, coloring, and many more.
You can choose your reading spot either inside or outside as you enjoy their delicious snacks and their calm ambiance.
Uncle Joe Bookshop - Hamra
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Located in Hamra street, Beirut, Uncle Joe is a bookshop that holds a diversity of old and used books from all different kinds of genres.
Whether you can't find a book or need a specific one, Uncle Joe is the perfect destination to satisfy your reading desires.
New Yorker Cup - Byblos, Jal El Dib, and Badaro
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New Yorker Cup is the perfect spot to grab a coffee and read your favorite book. In all its branches, you can enjoy a comfortable spot on a sofa, sipping nice coffee, and enjoying a good book.
The ambiance of the New Yorker Cup is similar to the setting and streets of New York, with F.R.I.E.N.D.S playing on their big TVs all the time.
Onleen Bookstore - Ansar
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Onleen Bookstore is not just a shop where you can buy books, but it is a community of bookworms and bibliophiles.
Aside from reading or borrowing books, you can engage, within this community, in specific topics and partake in different activities, taking your reading hobby to another level.
Dar El Wardieh - Hamra
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Dar El Wardieh is the absolute representation of Spring in a small cozy place.
With the wooden chairs, flowers, and bright colors, it is the perfect place for you to enjoy some alone time with your book and have a taste of yummy food and refreshing drinks.
Curl Book And Coffee Shop - Badaro
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Curl is the ultimate book experience for bookworms. Not only does it offer a variety of books, but it also shares specific insights about books so you can make the right choice and choose what genre suits you best.
Curl is much more than a book or coffee shop, it is also a community of bookworms, all of them ready to share their opinions and feedback.
Rassif - Tripoli