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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Katrina Mirpuri

World Book Day: the most extraordinary secret reading corners in London

London is a city full of secrets. Despite the many libraries, cafes and squares on offer, it can still be hard to find somewhere quiet and tucked away where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of the city to get stuck into a good book. And there are few places you can sit and read without feeling pressured to buy something.

For World Book Day (March 7), I’ve put together a list of my favourite reading spots in London where you don’t need to buy anything, and you can stay for as long as you want (as long as you leave before closing time).

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