A Book Lover's Guide To The Bookshops In Taipei

As Taiwan’s most famous city, Taipei is known for its cultural landmarks, delicious Taiwanese cuisine, and bustling night markets. Travelers may not know, however, that this metropolis is also home to some great bookshops. From popular bookstore chains to well-loved shops off the beaten path, Taipei has a variety of options to satisfy any reading need. Here’s our roundup of the bookshops in Taipei every bibliophile should visit.

Caves Books

Caves Books made our list for its unique specialization in providing language books, particularly English and Chinese learning materials. While this bookshop lacks the expansive selection of some of its competitors, it has been well-loved among English teachers, students, and expats since opening in 1952. Caves Books’ most popular branch is conveniently located on Zhongshan N. Road in the heart of Chongqing’s busy downtown district. Book lovers in search of some great language materials can check out one of Cave Book’s two locations.

Caves Books, 5 Lane 38, Tianyu Street, Taipei, Taiwan +886 2 2874 2199

Caves Books, No. 54-3, Section 2, Zhongshan N Rd, Taipei, Taiwan +886 2 2599 1169

Mollie Used Books

Anyone searching for a great selection of second hand books should head over to Mollie Used Books. This popular used book store chain has four locations throughout Taipei and carries used English and Chinese books as well as second hand CDs and DVDs. Soft music playing in the background lends a calm atmosphere to the shops, and visitors can sip coffee as they get lost in the well-stocked aisles. Visitors can also bring in used books to sell or exchange.

Mollie Used Books, No. 222 He Ping Dong Rd Sec 1, B1, Taipei, Taiwan +866 2 2368 2125

Mollie Used Books, Roosevelt Rd Sec 3, No. 244, Lane 10, Unit 17, Taipei, Taiwan +866 2 2369 2780