Words cannot do justice to the pleasure of a good bookshop. Ironically. I once read this in Waterstones, a bookshop on Trafalgar Square in London and though it was nice. It`s really something about bookshops, libraries and such – whether you love to read, just browse the shelves or like myself; let yourself be amused by the peculiar atmosphere of these places. Here are some selected book-related experiences in Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum Research Library When I was visiting one of the most popular, grand museums in Amsterdam, the Rijksmuseum, I didn`t expect to find one of the most beautiful libraries I have ever seen! Apparently, the library is the largest public art history library in the Netherlands. I later inquired about the possibilities to sit here and study, and the reply was that “access to the Rijksmuseum Research Library is free for researchers. Unfortunately, due to the limited amount of places we can only accommodate visitors who make uses of the library collections.” In other words, not a place where you can casually drop by to read – but if you...