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Bookstore Trend Draws Crowds, Frustrates Avid Readers

1/15/2026

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In China, bookstores are gaining popularity because of their eye-catching interior designs and curated layouts.
The trend is attracting photographers and influencers who visit to document the spaces.
Avid readers express growing discontent with the crowds and loud activity.
Many say flash photography disrupts the tranquil atmosphere these spaces once offered.

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Story summary

In China, bookstores are gaining popularity because of their eye-catching interior designs and curated layouts.
The trend is attracting photographers and influencers who visit to document the spaces.
Avid readers express growing discontent with the crowds and loud activity.
Many say flash photography disrupts the tranquil atmosphere these spaces once offered.