Singer, songwriter, and inventor of iconic dance moves, Dua Lipa is one of the most famous names in music. She’s won Brit Awards and Grammys, she’s topped the charts, and she’s contributed music to the soundtracks of some of the biggest films of the decade. And in amongst all of that, she somehow finds time to also be a voracious reader. So when we got the chance to chat with her recently, we naturally had to ask her about her favourite bookshops in London.
Whether you’re an active reader or a bibliophile who purchases countless books (but rarely finds time to read them), you’ve likely got a favourite bookshop in London. And given Dua Lipa’s appetite for books – she even has her own book club – she’s no different!
Last month, we discussed all things literary with Dua Lipa, ahead of this year’s London Literature Festival at the South Bank Centre, which she curated with her Service 95 book club. We discussed everything from opening lines to books that resonated with someone growing up in London. And, of course, we asked about her favourite bookshops in London.
Dua Lipa’s favourite bookshops
Dua Lipa picked out two shops for particular praise in London. Her favourite spots are Lala Books and Daunt Books.
Lala Books
Lala Books is a small independent bookshop that sells a curated collection of books, magazines, and zines. They originally started out as a coffee shop/deli, before outgrowing their space and focusing on literature.
In their store, they host a variety of events featuring writers discussing their poetry and books. And they also serve a damn fine cup of coffee.
📍 4a Grove Lane, Camberwell, SE5 8SY.
🚇 The nearest station
Daunt Books
Daunt Books is the stuff of legend to bibliophiles in London and around the world. The independent chain of bookstores was founded back in 1990, with an emphasis on travel books.
Today it describes itself as a bookshop ‘for travellers’. You’ll still find plenty of tomes on the topic of far-flung lands and travel, but you’ll also find all sorts of contemporary and classic fiction.
📍 Various locations around London. Find your nearest store here.
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