Sep 12, 2025

8 book markets around the world you need to visit

Aanya Mehta

College Street, Kolkata, India

Known as Boi Para (Book Town), this is Asia’s largest book market, a paradise for bargain hunters and literature lovers.

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Bouquinistes, Paris, France

The iconic green stalls along the Seine River sell rare books, vintage prints, and posters, making them a UNESCO recognized cultural heritage.

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Cuesta de Moyano, Madrid, Spain

A charming open air book market with wooden stalls selling everything from Spanish classics to rare manuscripts.

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Feria de Libros, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires has the highest number of bookstores per capita, and this vibrant weekend fair is perfect for Spanish language book lovers.

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Hay on Wye, Wales, UK

This entire town is dedicated to books. Home to dozens of second hand bookshops and the famous Hay Festival of Literature & Arts.

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Jimbocho Book Town, Tokyo, Japan

Known as the "Kanda Book District," this area houses over 150 bookstores, specializing in academic, second hand, and rare books.

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Leipzig Book Fair, Germany

One of the oldest book fairs in the world, dating back to the 17th century, a paradise for readers, publishers, and rare book enthusiasts.

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Strand Bookstore, New York City, USA

With 18 miles of books, this legendary bookstore-market hybrid is a dream for collectors looking for rare finds.

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