5 of the best independent bookstores in Hong Kong, for bookworms who prefer the real thing to reading a Kindle
- Many independent bookstores have closed in Hong Kong in recent years, falling victim to competition from big chains and the rise of the Kindle and e-books
- But some bookworm havens prevail in the city, carrying volumes on subjects from film to feminism. Here are our top 5 picks to satisfy your inner bibliophile
In a city as fast-changing as Hong Kong, it can be difficult to keep the lights on as a small-business owner and offer something novel to customers that hasn’t already been monopolised by big, resource-rich corporations.
Independent bookstore operators in the city have known this struggle all too well in recent years, with many opening and then closing down for a variety of reasons.
While buying books online or from ubiquitous chains offers convenience, nothing beats the intimacy of a good indie bookshop. Visiting these places can be an intensely personal experience – getting to know every nook and cranny and becoming acquainted with the owner while leafing through the pages of rare, weird and wonderful volumes.
For all the faithful bibliophiles who reject Kindles in favour of reading the analogue way, here are five of Hong Kong’s best remaining independent bookstores.
1. Art and Culture Outreach (ACO) Books
