Manchester - Shopping - Books - Shopping - Books - Waterstone's
Upon my word, today I have bought a book at Waterstone's. And I have bought a plenty of books at different branches over the last 6.5 years. I've shopped at Waterstone's in London, Carmarthen, Llandudno, and Bolton, as well as Manchester Arndale and in Trafford Centre, but it is primarily Waterstone's in Deansgate that makes my heart beat faster.
Their best selections, as far as I am concerned, are centered on Literature, Cinema, Photography and Art, Business, and Personal Development. The book I bought today is on the latter subject; but in the past I've been bringing home the classic novels, books on films, dictionaries and language guides, and a plenty of other stuff that now makes my flat look like a miniature British Library.
The great thing about this particular Waterstone's is its location. The main entrance and exit is on Deansgate, but you can always sneak through the back door and find yourself in St Ann's Square. And while you are in the store you can browse shelves and flick through the books at the same time as you observe people and traffic from the window.
Costa Coffee that has long partnered with Waterstone's is located on the top floor, and makes for a good stop after intensive shelf-browsing. Last but not least, this particular branch regularly hosts meetings with authors and celebrities; last year they greeted Ken Loach and Guillelmo del Toro. Keep your eye on the printed announcements at the counter when you pay for your books.
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