Officially opened from May 2017, the 19-12 book street is not only a place to sell books but also a cultural space, where events to introduce new works, exchange meetings, and seminars with author.
In order to meet the needs of people to learn and read books, in recent years, Hanoi has formed quite interesting book streets, creating an attraction for readers. This is not only a fun and healthy playground but also a cultural space to improve the reading culture of the people of the capital.
In Hoan Kiem district, there is a book street that attracts a large number of people, which is the book street 19-12. This street was formerly known as Am Phu market (market 19-12). At one point, this was also a car park for offices and offices. About 200m long, 19-12 book street has one end connecting Hai Ba Trung street, the other end connecting to Ly Thuong Kiet street and next to the City People’s Court. Hanoi. Officially opened from May 2017, the 19-12 book street is not only a place to sell books but also a cultural space, where events such as introducing new works, meeting and talking with authors. Book street symbols 19-12 at two ends of the street. 19-12 book street is designed quite nicely to create an extremely spacious and airy space. This small street is also the home of 16 famous bookstores such as Kim Dong, Dinh Ty, Nha Nam, Thai Ha Books, Phuong Nam … This is also the convergence of many good books and books. of famous domestic and international publishers. The first sign for us to recognize the book street space is the presence of two book street symbols at the ends of two streets. Walking on the clean gray stone paved road, readers can admire the neatly arranged books on wooden shelves. The convergence place of many famous publishers. According to Ms. Nguyen Hong Van (in Hai Ba Trung district), the books here are divided into many categories such as children’s story books, foreign language books, foreign novels, Vietnamese literature … so readers will not have to. it takes time to search: “My daughter and I have to go 3-4 times a week because the house is close by. I love reading and also want to inspire my daughter ”. Many new books are interested by readers. In the middle of the street is a small square. This is the place that often organizes exchange activities, seminars and introduction of books of domestic and foreign authors. For the convenience of sightseeing, the book street has equipped 2 public electronic information search stations and e-books to help readers and visitors learn thoroughly about the history, culture and tourism of Hanoi. “I find the reading space here is very relaxed, civilized and modern. In addition to reading books, I also have fun and drink coffee with my friends ”- Ms. Nguyen Linh, from Cau Giay district shared. Many young people come here to buy books. To avoid the inconveniences of the narrow space inside the booths, each publisher arranged small chairs for readers to read and also to visitors to sit and rest. Therefore, here will not have to compete, crowded seats to rest or fear anyone complaining about sitting for long because it is completely free. According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa, the first impression that anyone can easily see is the uniqueness of the decoration of the bookstores, the wooden chairs dotted with the green color of the trees. brilliant flowers. On the weekends, many readers have come to the book street. When we come to the book street, we will enjoy a quiet space and immerse ourselves in the world of good books, famous, is the specialty that makes this unique street. Not only a destination for genuine “bookworm” people, Book Street 19-12 is also a famous tourist destination that many tourists visit from all over the world.
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