These are the 10 Best Book Shops that were nominated and voted in our Best Shops 2018 campaign. We had an amazing response in this category, and are delighted that so many people still feel so passionately about their local independent book shops. Thank you to all those who participated.

Shakespeare and Company, Paris
Photo: @kaitlinwernet

Strand Book Store, NY
Photo: @greetingsfromtheedge

Lutyens and Rubinstein Bookshop, London
Photo: @francesmehardie

Libreria Acqua Alta, Venice
Photo: @francesmehardie

Book/Shop, NY

Persephone Books, London
Photo: @jo_rodgers

Livraria Lello, Porto
Photo: helloiamnaz

Mainstreet Trading Company, Scottish Borders
Photo: @mo_syme

Golden Hare Books, Edinburgh
Photo: @francesmehardie

John Sandoe Books, London
Photo: @meanderingmacaron