Continuing the series of the world’s best libraries, this edition looks at some more biblio temples south of the equator, with a selection of the best libraries in South America, from Argentina to Brazil and more:
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The Historic Manchester Libraries
Home to the oldest public library in the English speaking world (Chetham’s Library), the most used public library in the United Kingdom (Manchester Central Library), and the third largest academic library in the country (John Ryland’s Library), it is little surprise that Manchester, England forms part of UNESCO’s City of Literature network. Here’s a look …
Best Libraries in the USA
Continuing this series of the Best Libraries around the world, this edition takes a look at just some of the most beautiful libraries in the USA, from the east coast to the west, from public to collegiate, from gothic to grecian. Is your favourite included? Leave a comment and let us know.
Dark Academia Aesthetic
The second part in a new series looking into different aesthetics, this post explores the ‘Dark Academia aesthetic’; a trend combining the traditional accoutrement of the ancient Oxbridge scholar with the shades and designs of a seasonal murder mystery. This deep dive looks at its origins, its key components and its presence in popular culture, …
Best Libraries in Australia
Continuing this series of the Best Libraries around the world, this edition takes a look at the best libraries in Australia. From Sydney to Adelaide and in-between, here is a run down of some of the best libraries in Australia to tick-off your bookworm bucket list.
Best Libraries in Europe II
Following on from the first post in the series, this edition brings more inspiring bibliothèques from Europe. London to Paris to Amsterdam and more, here is a selection of some of the best libraries in Europe:
Best Libraries in Europe
By no means an exhaustive list, this post brings together some of the best libraries in Europe, in part one of a two part post, in a series of astounding libraries throughout the world. From stunning beauty to unbeatable history, these libraries are sure to provide some outstanding library inspiration:
Autumn Book Recommendations
For the northern hemisphere, summer has ended and the next exciting holiday is months away, but fear not! Here’s a list of autumn book recommendations, from soon-to-be-on-screens to lesser-known novels, this post brings together some book recommendations to see you through the next quarter:
Library Inspiration
English stately homes are almost guaranteed to have an awe-inspiring library, with wall-to-wall books, elegant architecture and usually the requisite accoutrement to imbue readers with an atmosphere of wisdom and comfort, from globes and oil paintings, to roaring fires and creaking armchairs. Here’s some library inspiration from some of Great Britain’s most distinguished homes:
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
The homes of writers have an unnameable quality to them, usually comfy and peaceful but also a home of boundless imagination, where fictional kingdoms and foreign lands have been explored within the confines of the house. They can also reflect a time period, through carefully preserved artefacts and untouched rooms. Elizabeth Gaskell’s home (writer of …