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Daunt Books
83 Maryleone High Street
London WIU 4QW
Parking: Street
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Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Accept Credit Cards: Yes
Hours: Monday---Saturday 9:00----13:00
Sunday 13:00----18:00
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It’s probably my favourite bookstore ever. It’s “designed for travelers who like reading”. It is famous for its travel book collection. Categorized by country and region, you can find books on history, arts, food, culture, film, literature, and many more topics of the region. It’s absolutely fascinating. My favourite is the London literature section near the entrance. It’s very tasteful selection and it’s a pleasure just to read a few paragraphs while you browse (浏览). The interior is beautiful. Classic wooden counters, wooden floors, shelves and tables of book are organized nicely. Every time I passed by I had to make a stop there. Staff there are helpful and friendly.
I love the convenience of Amazon but bookstores with special atmosphere like this just cannot be replaced.
—— Rachel Z, San Francisco
I don’t read books as often as I would like. I just don’t have time, and let’s be honest, after doing all my schoolwork. I’d rather just put my brain on coast and read an OK magazine and catch up with some news about film stars. I was brought into Daunt while wandering down the street and it’s really just an inspiring place and it actually made me want to “read” something. Really, if you’re anywhere near the shop, do pop in and just look around, even if you have a love/ hate relationship with reading like I do. The inside of the shop made me look around as if I remember enjoying as a kid seeing some new big store, when in fact it’s not new, but the sight of a bookstore with classic design charm is refreshing after spending so much time in libraries.
Go and see it for yourself. You won’t be disappointed!
—— Thomas A, London
21. Those who want to read in Daunt Books ____________.
A. should avoid Sunday morning B. can only read travel books there
C. will find there is no place for parking D. can only buy the books they want in cash
22. Rachel Z likes Daunt Books so much mainly because___________.
A. it offers her much convenience B. its staff are all helpful and friendly
C. its atmosphere is special and attractive D. it has the largest collection of books in London
23. What is the reading habit of Thomas A?
A. He likes reading British literature. B. Reading is just a way to relax himself.
C. He likes visiting big and new bookstores. D. He thinks reading in libraries is more helpful
24. How did Thomas A know about Daunt Books?
A. His friend introduced it to him. B. He knew it from a popular magazine.
C. He talked with the library’s staff about it. D. He paid a visit to it only by accident.
