POETRIES FROM THE BOOKSTORES : SOMEWHERE I BELONG

In a rapidly changing world, Poetries from the Bookstores: Somewhere I Belong explores Taiwan’s vibrant independent bookstores — sanctuaries for culture, creativity, and reflection — capturing their enduring spirit and the timeless bond between books, readers, and community.

POETRIES FROM THE BOOKSTORES : SOMEWHERE I BELONG captures, through its lens, the enduring charm of Taiwan’s old bookstores and the vibrant diversity of a new generation of bookstores and their visions for living. From urban street corners to remote mountains and coastlines, these independently run bookstores are more than places that sell books — they are spaces for cultural exchange, social dialogue, and spiritual refuge. Each bookstore is like a parallel universe, where time softens, inviting visitors to pause and rediscover themselves.