“City Read” sparks love for reading

   Wang Yan, a student at China’s Northeastern University, walks along the streets of the city, hunting for hidden bookstores where she can read quietly.

　“Each bookstore has its unique features¹, helping us experience the beauty of the city and read a good book,” says Wang.

　Recently, “City Read” has become popular on Chinese social media platforms. This planned exploration of cities, by checking in at urban bookstores, allows young people to explore urban changes, history, culture, and fashion through a new way of reading.

　And more importantly, bookstores can better meet young people’s emotional² needs in this digital³ age. When you are reading, it’s like you are running with the writer, and your own creativity will come into being while running along.

Notes:

1. 意为：特点 2. emotional adj. 情感的