these shops will open your mind to stories and events you’ve likely never heard of before. Word On The Water – The London Bookbarge, Regents Canal Fancy a book break whilst on your walk?

There’s no greater indulgence in life than an hour or two of solace with one of your favourite books. It’s a chance ... that finding head space in London is easier said than done.

London, and Venice making the cut. At the top of the heap is The Last Bookstore, a unique gem in Los Angeles, famous for its ‘book portal’ - a tunnel constructed entirely from old books.