In the bustling and vibrant Xiaozhai business district of Xi'an, few people may notice that there is a bookstore hidden in the deep alley. The bookstore combines the functions of a coffee shop and a cinema, making it unique in the middle of a noisy neighborhood. This is Xinhuali Coffee Books, the bookstore address is hidden, it is difficult to find by chance, but because of the good reputation, it still attracts many customers who come here.
The whole bookstore has 4 floors, the first floor is dominated by social science books, economic management books and dictionaries, and the second floor is literary and artistic books and a small number of original books. Like many large bookstores, the books on the shelves of Coffee Books in Xinhuali are market-oriented, with best-selling and popular books occupying many prominent positions, while some unpopular works lack room to survive here.
Patrons can climb the wooden stairs, and the top floor is reserved for a coffee shop, an art salon and a small movie bar. The café has ample seating and serves light Chinese food. The movie bar mainly screens theatrical movies that have already been released, and customers who want to reminisce about old movies can bring three or two friends to watch together.
The basement floor of the bookstore is mainly for parents and children, with a large number of children's picture books, textbooks and various handmade puzzles. The air circulation here is really not ideal, and it is clear that there is still considerable room for improvement in terms of creating space comfort.
Compared to other bookstores, Xinhua Lane Coffee Books has a relatively short opening hours, opening at 10 a.m. and closing early at 8:30 p.m. except Fridays and Saturdays, when the closing time is extended to 9 p.m. The 4G network is also not working well, so it is recommended to connect to the bookstore WIFI.