It is hot in summer, so why not read a good book, have a cup of coffee and enjoy a special afternoon?

01Taishe Bookstore

Taishe Bookstore, jointly built by READWAY-Shanghai Sanlian Bookstore's lifestyle brand and Taihe Beijing, is located on the first floor of the clubhouse of Taihe Xifu Courtyard in the Xiju area of the West Third Ring Road. The bookstore not only adds a new chapter to the cultural life of the area, but is also the first time that the lifestyle brand of READWAY-Shanghai Sanlian Bookstore is combined with the community.

Address: 1F, Taihe Xifu Courtyard, Fengtai District, Beijing

Business hours: 9:00-19:00

02 Model Bookstore-Poetry Space

Model Bookstore-Poetry Space was ranked as one of the 10 most beautiful bookstores in Beijing in 2019. This is the fourth store of Model Bookstore, and the only church bookstore in China. Before it was transformed into a bookstore, it was the Chinese Anglican Church, which was built in 1907. It has sold more than 3,000 books, focusing on literature, art, history, humanities, poetry, etc. The bookstore also has some books that are out of print in the market, making it suitable for those who like niche literature books.

Address: Former site of the Chinese Episcopal Church, No. 85 Tonglinge Road, Xicheng District, Beijing

Opening hours: 10:00-18:00

03Bohong Bookstore

Bohong Bookstore is a physical bookstore opened by China Bookstore, with trial operation since January 6, 2017. The bookstore is located next to the headquarters of China Bookstore in the Liuliqiao area. There used to be eight small stores, mainly engaged in small restaurants and individual clothing stores. After renovation, it has been transformed into a bookstore with an elegant environment. Readers can buy books as well as enjoy tea and read here.

Address: No. 38, Taipingqiao Xili, Fengtai District, Beijing (580 meters walk from the southwest exit of D of Liuliqiao East Station of Metro Line 9)

Opening hours: 10:00-18:00

04 Sound on Paper Bookstore (Fuchengmen Branch)

Sound on Paper is a bookstore that has been open for 25 years. The books here are basically end-of-life books from some publishers and are relatively old. Most of the books are about literature, history and philosophy, art and other aspects, and the price is very cheap. There is no petty sentiment here, nor is there any extra decoration. There are only books here!

Address: No. 1, Nanlishi Road, Xicheng District, Beijing

Opening hours: 9:00-22:30

05 Zhong Shu Ge (Beijing Galeries Lafayette Store)

Zhong Shu Ge Beijing Xidan Lafayette store, with its Chinese design style exterior, is created by combining the traditional architectural features of Beijing. The interior of the bookstore is divided into five areas: concept area, creative activity area, reading area, coffee area and children's book area. It is one of the "2020 Most Beautiful Bookstores in Beijing".

Address: B1F, Galeries Lafayette, Xidan North Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Opening hours: 10:00-21:00