We've found specialty bookstores that cater to a variety of interests and will get you up to speed with your reading despite the pandemic.&nbsp;

Sometimes, it can be difficult to find that book. You know, the one you simply need at a specific moment in time &ndash; the book with pages to entertain, inform, and interest you, all at once. You might be a history nerd hoping to immerse yourself in a well-told past, a bibliophile hoping to discover a new read, or an art lover trying to get some inspiration.&nbsp;
Luckily, there are online bookstores catered to a variety of interests. They curate the books for you, meaning you no longer have to. Say goodbye to the days of intense searching (unless you&rsquo;re the type to enjoy the search, that is)! Put your feet up, stay in your reading nook, and get to browsing: here&rsquo;s a list of our favorite specialty bookstores.&nbsp;

For architecture and design nerds: Estante

If you&rsquo;re in the search for architecture and interior design inspiration, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/estante.bookstore/?hl=en">Estante</a>&rsquo;s catalog is sure to be a treat. Their selection is wide, with topics that are rare and specific. You'll find books with architectural drawings like Graphic Anatomy Atelier Bow-Wow, material explorations like JA 109 Kengo Kuma: A LAB for Materials, and stories like The Sunny Days of Villa Savoye.
Did we tell you that some books are uploaded with a convincing description too? Estante explains their titles so well, you don&rsquo;t even need to google them.

For the bibliophile who has read it all: Uncommon Books

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/uncommonbooks/?hl=en">Uncommon Books</a> is an independent bookstore that brings justice to its name. They offer books you may not have heard of before, but upon discovering them, you&rsquo;ll question why they&rsquo;ve been kept under the radar for so long.&nbsp;
Most of their books are on design, art, tech, and progress studies. They tackle unique topics that are sure to educate or pique interest. Some titles on their Instagram page include The Art of Atari, which compiles Atari&rsquo;s commissioned artwork, and Where They Create: Japan, which explores the creative environment of the country.

For home decorators: Table Stories

Looking for a book that&rsquo;ll liven up the coffee table while keeping the guests entertained? Consider <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tablestoriesmnl/?hl=en">Table Stories</a>.&nbsp;
They carry hardbound books that surely won&rsquo;t disappoint in the aesthetics department. And in terms of the content, there&rsquo;s definitely nothing lacking. There&rsquo;s something for almost anyone, whether you&rsquo;re a fashion fanatic (you&rsquo;ll enjoy the Chanel reads), a film buff (Table Stories celebrate Wes Anderson week), or a jet-setter (find your next destination with the country-specific <a href="https://monocle.com/shop/print/">Monocle </a>books).&nbsp;

For those who love a well-told story: Bookstore in the Rye

Good fiction never gets old. And you're sure to find plenty while scrolling through <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bookstoreintherye/?hl=en">Bookstore in the Rye</a>. Their books come old and new, and they're written by a diverse set of authors. Part of their collection is Shoko&rsquo;s Smile by Korean writer Choi Eunyoung and Beauty is a Wound by Indonesian novelist Eka Kurniawan.
 Alongside these titles, the bookstore also carries some poetry and non-fiction&ndash;be sure to check those out, too!

For the artist or art appreciator: Visual Note&nbsp;

Artists, rejoice!
Carrying a vast array of art books, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/visual__note/?hl=en">Visual Note</a> is a bookstore for the creative mind. Need to get your creative juices flowing? Check out Creative Block: Over 100 Tasks to Get Your Head Into a Creative Space. Need some advice on how to get started in the industry? Get yourself a copy of What They Didn&rsquo;t Teach You in Art School.&nbsp;

For the philosopher: Books, Brains, Bombs

Whether you&rsquo;re an actual philosopher or just philosophical, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/booksbrainsbombs/?ref=page_internal">Books, Brains, Bombs</a> is a great place to purchase a mind-boggling read. Expect to see titles from the likes of Jean-Paul Sarte, Karl Marx, and Marcel Proust. 
Along with the stores book drops, you&rsquo;ll also be able to read some thought-invoking posts on their Facebook feed, usually captioned with quotes from philosophical readings.

For the lover of fashion and the arts: Libro Manila

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/libromanila/">Libro Manila</a> carries an array of aesthetically appealing books. Although they have a large selection, their titles on fashion and art are the ones that stand out.
If you&rsquo;re curious about fashion houses, consider their rare copies of The Hermes Scarf: History &amp; Mystique, Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury, or Chanel: The Karl Lagerfeld Campaigns. And when you&rsquo;re feeling artsy, splurge on the reads about well-known artists such as Frida Kahlo, Henry Matisse, and Michelangelo.

For the working woman searching for a quick read: Studio Soup Zine Library

Life can get busy, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean you need to stop reading. Scrolling through the Instagram page of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/studiosouplibrary.ph/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener">Studio Soup Zine Library</a>, you&rsquo;ll find colorful, substantial, and illustrated zines. In case you&rsquo;re unfamiliar with the term, zines usually refer to non-commercial print literature that is produced in small batches.&nbsp;
Studio Soup Zine Library's section boasts a mix of Filipino-made and internationally published zines. You&rsquo;ll find work like Ligaw-Tingin by local publisher<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/gantalapress/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener">&nbsp;Gantala Press</a>&nbsp;alongside Ku&scaron; Minis by Latvia-based printer&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/kushkomikss/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener">Ku&scaron;</a>.&nbsp;

For the appreciator of Philippine culture: Bookshelf1010

Filipinana books can often be difficult to come across. Luckily, they&rsquo;re easy to find in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/bookshelf1010/" class="editor-rtfLink" rel="noopener">Bookshelf1010</a>. The bookstore sells new and pre-loved Filipiniana books, covering a variety of topics and genres. There are titles like Basketry of the Luzon Cordillera if you&rsquo;re curious about Philippine crafts and collectibles like Kayaman if you&rsquo;d like to read about Philippine arts.&nbsp;

A Survey of Online Bookstores

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