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 the diverse collection of Chinese and foreign magazines, classical literature, and comics. You can even find out-of-print photography journals, or publications by local independent writers. The ambience is peaceful and tranquil. If visiting alone, the only conversation you will have is with the books. If you have company, an excited conversation about finding a gem on the bookshelves is not frowned upon as long as it does not disturb the other customers. Shifting the Limelight Back on Books The owner of Room A used to run a second- hand bookstore with a café within. As the café became more popular, he realised that his bookstore business was moving away from his original aim of providing a quality reading space. Hence, he created Room A to bring the focus back onto the books and prioritise his customers who just want to read a book quietly. Having a strong affection for books himself, he hopes to provide an intimate space where the people of Tainan can work, read and dream. Remember to stop by at Room A after enjoying Tainan’s famous traditional street food, like beef soup and pork heart noodles. When you are tired of reading, you can look out at the street view of Tainan or simply enjoy the breeze at the terrace. You can even use Room A as your base to explore Tainan by storing your luggage in a specially built bookshelf there. I am sure everyone will be as fascinated with Room A as I am after your visit. (Translated by by Shawn Pang) 台湾“文青胜地”台南的店家各有 独特性格,风格也相当多元,无 论你喜欢什么,大抵都能找到趣味相投 的一家。对我来说,“Room A”就是 这样的一个所在。 按时合理收费 从热闹的小吃店马路转进康乐 街,Room A就隐身于街角三楼。推开 玻璃门,满满书香扑面而来。店内空间 大致呈不对称的L型,有一大片采光甚 好的三角窗,柜台、书架、桌椅高低错 落,适合慢慢游走于书本之间。店内的 每个物件,看似不起眼却充满生活气 息,从桌椅、灯具到书架的布置,都让 人感受到贴心精巧的安排。 入店后,随意挑选喜欢的空位, The interior of Room A 店内一隅  店员会给你一张单子,上面注明入 店时间。有别于一般的书店或咖啡 馆,Room A是一个按时收费的阅读空 间。或许有人会觉得分秒必争、战战兢 兢,但其实每分钟约一台币,并非高不 可攀的价位,而这里可以自由取用书 籍、杂志、茶水与文具,即便是“一寸 光阴一寸金”,也绝对值回票价。 为自己倒杯咖啡,或点份喜欢的小 食,慢慢浏览书架,从中外文的生活风 格杂志、曾经喜爱的经典文学或漫画, 到一本已经绝版的摄影期刊、或是在地 创作者的独立小志。这里没有人大声交 谈,若你独自过来,可以自在享受与书 的对话,高品质的阅读时光;若你和同 好一起来,也可以安静但热烈地交换情 报,看看又在哪个书架发现有趣的新 东西。 主权还给书本 The area where the classical comics are 经典漫画区 Room A的主人曾经营二手书店和咖啡 店,但他发现,咖啡店的生意越来越 好,他却离阅读愈来愈远了。打造 Room A这样的一个空间,有点像是将 主权还给书本,并将“想要静静阅读的 客人”设定为最想服务的基本客群。怀 抱着对书籍的浓厚情感,他希望能提供 一个工作、阅读、独处、做梦的空间, 温柔包覆这座城市的人们。 下次若来台南,享用知名的牛肉汤 和猪心冬粉后,记得到附近的Room A 坐坐。当看书看累了,可以抬头望望艳 阳下的台南街头,或到露台吹吹风; 也可以索性把行李寄放在特制的小书柜 里,把Room A当作基地,安心按照自 己的节奏探索台南,或许你也会和我一 样,深深为这里着迷。  22 - popularnews 141 


































































































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