Bookstore Hopping: From Beijing to Paris is a themed essay collection by Yang Xiaozhou, featuring twenty pieces about the author’s visits to bookstores—ten in Beijing and ten in Paris, one essay per store. In Beijing, bookstores such as Hanfenlou, Sanlian Taofen Bookstore, Bohong Bookstore, and Wangfujing Bookstore are familiar names to book lovers. The author goes beyond mere descriptions of these shops. He weaves together personal observations with historical context, capturing each store’s distinctive character while reflecting on the book culture of these two cities. For readers who enjoy bookstore hopping, this book offers a chance to share and connect -- perhaps out of interest, perhaps out of resonance. A true bibliophile, Yang Xiaozhou is dedicated to collecting, reading and reviewing books. This book records not only his personal bookstore journeys but also reflects the memory of two great world-renowned cities.