UPM-Biofore-Magazine-2-2017-ENG

TEXT HELEN MOSTER   PHOTOGRAPHY ANDRÉ REINKE

Absorbed in books

I t is aMonday evening in a bookshop in to her audience Krawehl’s store, Lesesaal, is located in Eimsbüttel, a quarter brimming with tiny brick- and-mortar shops. Customers coming to the bookshop always receive personalised service. Lesesaal has the feel of a cosy living room, and the multi-coloured spines and beautifully laid-out covers of the books attract visitors like a magnet. Hamburg, where a side room is filling with eager listeners. Bookshop owner Stephanie Krawehl has selected two novels to present

Books have the ability to console us, guide us and lift our spirits. Especially in print, they offer unforgettable memories and experiences. In Germany, many book­ shops not only sell books, but also introduce customers to interesting new titles.

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