Submitted by Megan Zalinkanskas the 2024 Spring program in London, United Kingdom…
Exploring London
This week, despite my many midterm paper assignments, I’ve made an effort to explore new areas of London. Before I arrived in Europe, I made a list in my notes of all the places I wanted to see and things I wanted to do. One of them was to explore the famous Foyles Bookstore. This five-level bookstore, located in the heart of Picadilly Circus, is well-known among book lovers across the globe, and I knew I had to see it before I left London. That being said, one of my class field trips ended just a few minutes walk from the shop. I spent about an hour browsing the shelves and soaking up the friendly atmosphere. The booksellers were super helpful and loved to share recommendations, it really was a book lover’s safe space. They even had a record section, art department, and cafe on the top floor. You could spend hours in there finding new and exciting books to get lost in. Luckily for my wallet, I escaped without doing too much damage. (Submitted on February 28, 2024)