Royal Portuguese Reading Room, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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I love books, the smell of them, the feel of them. I love what they convey, inside and out. Simply put, books are awesome.
While ebooks have their own allure — their decreased cost, their portability, and the instant gratification of having all those books at your fingertips — there is something to be said for physically holding a book in your hands and turning the page. Paperback or hard cover, it is so very satisfying.
Where To Go
It should be no surprise where I prefer to spend my time. Where the books are, of course! Seeing the physical manifestation of creativity and information all around me makes my heart go pitter pat.
Book stores are one of my favorite places to visit, mainly because I can usually sit in a cafe and indulge in some caffeine while I read and write. A library though, sigh. I may not be able to eat and drink there but think about the literal freedom that comes with a library card!
So, which ones would I like to visit? There are so many buildings with stunning architecture, but for me, the heart is in the interior (and all the literal books). Whether they are contemporary or ornate, cozy or vast, these are some of the most stunning libraries around the world.
State Library of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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Admont Abbey Library, Admont, Austria
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Sainte-Geneviève Library, Paris, France
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Stuttgart City Library, Stuttgart, Germany
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Stockholm Public Library, Stockholm, Sweden
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Seattle Public Library, Seattle, Washington
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New York Public Library, New York City, New York
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