Torino 1.2 : il circolo dei lettori

Engrossed : il Circolo dei Lettori : Torino, IT

This is one of Torino's best kept secrets: The Circle of Readers (il circolo dei lettori). It's a salon where people can go to, get this... READ! Real books. And newspapers. And magazines. There are comfy couches and chairs. The organization hosts readings, lectures, and book signings. And, if you're keen to have a coffee while you read, there's a bar. On Sundays, the Circle serves brunch.

To get into this hidden treasure, go to Via Bogino 9. If the large doors are shut, the entrance code on the key pad is 1115 + bell button. It's a nice place to get away from the hustle-and-bustle of Torino for an hour or two.

 The entrance hall at il circolo dei lettori : Torino, IT

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 11/11

Torino 1.1 : Books, Books, Books

A Bookseller in his Shop : Torino, IT

Maya and I finally were able to travel to Torino, Italy, to visit Maya's father's aunt, Marcella. The drive takes one over the French Alps, through the Mont Blanc tunnel, along the Aosta Valley into the Piedmont, and on to Torino--host city for the 2006 Winter Olympics.

The Bookseller : Torino, IT

Torino is a city of books. Arcades are lined with book sellers, the piazzas are dotted with bookstores, and one of Torino's best kept secret is il Circolo dei Lettori. I'll feature the last one in a separate post only because it's so fantastic! In the meantime, a couple of shots of the world of books as seen in Torino.

One of the many book stalls in the arcades : Torino, IT

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 10/11

Window & Shop Scenes

L'Odeonie Rouge : Paris, FR

Just a few things I saw around Paris in windows and shops. I'm told there's really good window shopping in other parts of Paris. Next trip, I suppose!

Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09