Where is the independent bookstore in Qingdao? Is Qingdao independent bookstore fun?

Qingdao Independent Bookstore is located in the center of Qingdao. This is a bookstore full of history. It has a very ancient history and colonial elements that make one want to learn from the storms of the past. The following is a detailed introduction to Qingdao independent bookstores.

What is an independent bookstore? It means independent form, independent character, and independent management. To put it simply, to be called an independent bookstore, in addition to being financially independent, it must also have a unique personality, independent insights, independent opinions and ideas.

There are many independent bookstores near Qingdao Zhanqiao. After getting off the trestle and walking along the coastline, you can find some very special ones. Although I am not a book lover, I sometimes go crazy and I like to call myself a literary youth. When I came to Qingdao, I naturally wanted to do something literary and artistic, so I chose a weekend to visit several independent bookstores.

Zhiyou Realm

I read many posts on the Internet and did my homework, and one of them is the most mysterious. It is said that the owner of this store is a book binding designer. It is more like a person's private study room than a bookstore. All bookshelves are made of corrugated paper made by the owner himself. The boss is very casual and only opens at 1:30 pm every day, and is not open on weekends, so walking into this bookstore is an unexpected encounter.

Before I came here, I didn’t care about what kind of paper and binding of books, but I was very interested in people who focus on one thing and even love it, so I went The first thing is that "paper has status".

Walk to No. 13 Hubei Road, look up at a circular sign with traditional books written on it, and walk up the steps. Next to the wooden door is a cluster of lush bamboos, which looks very quiet deep in the bamboo forest.

The bookstore is very small, and visitors are not allowed on the second floor. Therefore, apart from the bookshelves, there is only room for three or four people.

When I entered, I happened to catch up with a friend of my boss who was discussing with his boss how to make a certain book, from the direction of the text to the order of reading and so on. In short, neither of them noticed me. I just watched slowly in front of a row of bookshelves. The books are carefully categorized and organized into many humanities and historical categories. The quiet atmosphere in the store made me not even want to take pictures, for fear that the camera would disturb the peace.

Opening a book called "Spices Fragrance on the Silk Road", the paper texture is simple, as if to match the historical accumulation of the Silk Road. Turning to the back page, you can see that the overall design is very insightful. The boss's surname is Yi, and his original name is Jian Zhi. I searched for this name on the Internet and only saw a few words about him in a blog post. However, this made me start to pay attention to book binding, and I also knew and listened to Fan laugh at me.

The two important parts of a book are paper and text, just like its body and soul. I touch its body and feel its soul at the same time, that is reading. However, the binding and design of the book still cannot override the content. It's better to be the icing on the cake. Don't put the cart before the horse.

I picked a notebook from "The Land of Paper". The paper is good and the binding is simple. I plan to use it for daily use. When paying the bill, I looked at the boss carefully. It's really elegant and romantic, I said it very slowly. I also thoughtfully sent bookmarks and postcards.

Qingdao Study

Not far from the Catholic Church, it is a Baroque building formerly known as Villa Anna. After entering, I felt that the business atmosphere was quite strong, at least I didn't have the urge to sit down and study. Upstairs there are several rooms for reading and resting.

Cheng Xiao Bookstore

The place is not big, and the books are neatly arranged in categories. There are many books about Qingdao’s local characteristics. The girl from the bookstore, with short hair that reached her ears, saw the bag in my hand and asked me: "Have you removed the paper?"

I nodded. In fact, this bag is very inconspicuous, pure white, with only a faint logo. She was familiar enough to recognize him at a glance. She told me about her experience as a teacher, and enthusiastically sent me a postcard, inviting me to Liangyou Bookstore, saying that the 1901 Tower was very unique. I took the liberty of asking if this store could make a profit. She smiled, "Our boss likes it."

In this case, profitability no longer matters. In this way, we chatted happily when we had never met before, as if the name "Zhiyoujing" or "insight" had become a joint code for "us" to recognize each other, as if we could recognize each other and then understand each other. .

Liangshu Fang

1901 Tower

There are quite a lot of books.

The books at Liangyou Bookstore are mainly divided into two categories. One category is called "our books", which are books published and planned by Liangyou Bookstore itself; the other category is "friends' books", which mainly include author resources accumulated by Liangyou Bookstore over the years and books published by local writers in Qingdao.

Downstairs on the right is the art exhibition hall. I saw many paintings, photography and other works by Qingdao artists. On the left hand side, around the corner is the Qingdao Postal Museum. I bought postcards on the first floor to send to my friends.

The most important thing in a bookstore is to have a good book you want to read.

But sometimes, we don’t know what a good book is.

At this time, I hope to meet a bookstore owner who has excellent taste in books.

Like A.J. of Island Bookstore, he feels an obligation to improve public taste because sometimes people have no idea what a terrible book they are reading. The book he put into my hands was worth savoring. When I closed the book, he still felt a lot.

I hope to meet such a bookstore owner.

Egg Bookstore

Danhua Cafe

The final route is mostly concentrated near the trestle and the Catholic church, and the walking time is very small. This time, the bookstores are mainly located near May Fourth Square, so the distance is not too far.

First, I went to the Danhua Cafe.

It is located at No. 107, Nanjing Road, Shinan District, Qingdao. It is said that it was moved from Belle to its current location. This is on the first floor outside a residential area and is very easy to find. The path leading to the yard is paved with cobblestones, and people drinking coffee and reading can be seen through the transparent glass. When you open the door, you can smell a strong smell of coffee.

I chose a seat in the glass house in the courtyard. Outside the glass behind me were clusters of bamboos, and above my head was the light blue sky. There was soft music in my ears, and I gently held my headrest. , sinking into the sofa. I don’t know if it was the woman who owned the shop who brought me the menu. Her temperament is very comfortable and "iron clothes". I think it’s okay to use this word, so it’s not awkward the first time.

The entire cafe gives people a clean and elegant feel, which is suitable for chatting with friends or taking a nap. It's like finding a warm and soft place in a hard city. It’s not arty, nor is it pretentious. It just brings people little surprises in life. Creating and discovering beauty is a beautiful thing in itself.

There is a bookshelf with books on three sides. I came early, so I could stay here as long as I wanted, reading the titles slowly without fear of being disturbed.

Feng Tang has several books, including "The Su Nv Jing" sold in Hong Kong, which is also available here. I heard that the boss will buy books from Hong Kong and Taiwan and put them in the store. Sure enough, the book was renamed "Goddess No. 1" after a large number of sexual parts in "Mainland China" were deleted.

There are some news books, maybe a few news weeklies, and Yang Lan and Chai Jing. There are other essays about the poems of Haruki Murakami, Shunji Iwai, Kundera Milan, An Yiru, and many others, which I didn’t pay much attention to.

I picked up a copy of "Taipei People" by teacher Bai Xianyong. I heard a story in a book before, and my eyes filled with tears. This time I picked it up without hesitation. The Spirit Bookstore posted on the cover is an independent bookstore in Hong Kong. It circulates old and second-hand books. The boss probably brought it back from Hong Kong. This book is from the Republic of China edition, and the format is from right to left. It's really hard to read, but I can't resist the temptation.

The original intention here was to wait for someone, but waiting here turned into a magical moment. I hope time flies faster and I can see the people I want to see earlier. I hope time stops and people are immersed in the book until the story is finished.

Fangfang

I walked to Vientiane City, and the B1 floor was square and empty. Both of these are chain bookstores. The stores in each city not only continue the style and philosophy of the founders, but also incorporate different urban elements. The spiral corridor between the upper and lower floors above Qingdao is exactly in line with the characteristics of Qingdao’s blue ocean.

"Fang" is based on Xiao Tong, a literary scholar of the Liang Dynasty in the Southern Dynasty. "It must be the place of permanent residence, and then it must be a square place."

The layout and interior design of the bookstore are simple and modern. The entire book wall extends in an arc from top to bottom. The total span is said to be 100 meters. The books are well classified and it is very convenient to search for books based on the first letter of the author's last name.

I was very anxious, so I went in to take a look, and then left. I only remember the smell of coffee and the postcard rack.

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