Libreria

Top choice in Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields


Mismatched vintage reading lamps spotlight the floor-to-ceiling canary-yellow shelves at this delightful indie bookshop, where titles are arranged according to themes like 'wanderlust', 'enchantment for the disenchanted', and 'mothers, madonnas and whores'. Cleverly placed mirrors add to the labyrinthine wonder of the space, which is punctuated with mid-century furniture that invites repose and quiet contemplation.

Libreria is so invested in the transcendence of the physical page that mobile phones are banned, save for the quick photo snap – and it's the kind of place you'll definitely want to post on Instagram. It doubles as a cultural venue, with plenty of readings, lectures, social events and workshops – there's risograph printer in the basement for those who care to get inky. Check the website for details.


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