Sept 2, 2026: Alexandra Suich Bass, culture editor at The Economist, reveals the qualities of a great bookstore - curation, kindness, breadth of stock and a connection to the art of writing. The Economist asked subscribers to Plot Twist, its weekly Culture newsletter the following question: Which is your favourite bookshop in the world, and what are the qualities that make it so wonderful? They received a huge number of responses. And Luna made this list! Thank you to all the readers of The Economist who chose us! [Please note: The Economist article is behind a paywall]
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