Previously, Dinh Le street only had a few rows of books on the sidewalks, gradually developed and was called “street of books” by the people of the Capital. Dinh Le Book Street is known as Hanoi’s bookstore which readers who are passionate with books should not miss. It is considered as a huge library with a full range of books. Dinh Le Not attracts visitors thanks to not only the large number but also the various topics of books. You can go to any store to find books about economics – politics, medicine – life, dictionary – foreign language, law – informatics, music – children … Especially, some great books that have not been reprinted for many years are also found in this book street. In addition to the huge treasure of books, it is not difficult for readers to find books about Hanoi. Along with the new books about the Capital, there are dozens of old books with the stained paper published a long time ago. The book street is also the place where book introduction and exchange activities with the author taken place.
Mao’s Bookstore set the fundamental development of Dinh Le book street.
Dinh Le Book Street always attracts many readers and buyers from students to officials, civil servants, workers… The shops here are quite similar in space and regularly update new books, so you can visit or buy books at any bookstore.
Dinh Le Book street always attracts Capital’s readers
People who love reading culture of the Capital for many years often refer to the Mao’s Bookstore (located at the 2nd floor, No.5 Dinh Le street). It includes 5 bookshelves about 200m2 wide and with the “paradise” of books. Anyone who has read books here will always remember Mr. Luy and Mrs. Mao because of not only the foundation they have laid for the birth of Dinh Le bookstore but also their passion, dedication and diligence which inspired and nurtured the soul of generations of Capital’s readers.
If you are a fan of reading culture or have a chance to visit Hanoi, please try to visit Dinh Le book street to experience the interesting things in this street.
Mai Phuong