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A good book is a good friend

SUMMER and reading have long gone hand-in-hand. What better way to escape the sizzling heat and indulge the languid nature of the season than to slip into a bookstore for some serious browsing and perhaps a cup of tea or iced coffee? Minhang bookworms have some interesting options for summer getaways in the fascinating world of books.

Shangshufang

Shangshufang, a bookstore located along the most tranquil section of Longming Road, is known for its atmosphere of cultural bourgeoisie. Its collection focuses mainly on literature and history, and European art films are periodically screened there. Academics and authors are encouraged to visit the shop and chat with readers. The bookstore features a large window where sunshine filters through the outdoor trees. Drinks are also served.

Opening hours: 10am-10pm

Adress: 22 Longmin Rd

Tel: 5417-3758


Jiezi Bookstore

Jiezi Bookstore is a cozy place divided into three areas 鈥 book shelves, reading area and stationary. Its collection runs toward the more literary side of books. On one afternoon, a mother read a story to her four-year-old daughter in the reading area, while a couple whispered to each other about good books they have read. The bookstore gives a "sense of belonging," said book browser Xu Yong.

Opening hours: 10am-10pm

Adress: Room 101, 117 Wanting Rd

Tel: 5437-3361


Cat's Castle in the Sky

This bookstore in Qibao Old Town offers a novel twist to customers. The shop sells 300 postcards you can send to yourself for delivery anytime in the next 10 years. The program encourages customers to record their thoughts of the moment for reconsideration in the future. It's sort of like creating a time-lapse walk down memory lane. Some customers used the postcards to wish themselves or family and friends happy birthdays in the future. The shop also sells hand-drawn maps, and books and magazines not commonly found elsewhere.

Opening hours: 10am-9pm

Adress: Room 32A, Nanxi Street (near Qixin Rd)

Tel: 1893-0547-702


Jifeng Bookstore Branch

Jifeng Bookstore, the city's biggest privately owned bookseller, recently opened a new branch on the Minhang campus of East China Normal University. The shop has a stock of 40,000 books, with a specialty on social sciences and other humanities. It retains the intellectual atmosphere that has long distinguished Jifeng outlets, and has a coffee bar for readers who want to peruse books in comfort or just chat with friends to exchange recommendations on good books to read.

Opening hours: 9am-10pm

Adress: 5858 Hongmei Rd S.

Tel: 6296-0056


 

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