You might have to ask for what you want in this shop with its tightly packed shelves of practically every category of book, but the friendly staff seem to know where everything is. The shining selection of medical and business titles keeps dedicated people coming back despite the shop's need for redecoration. Travel guides and a multitude of children's books dominate as well, though there are still plenty more books on Hong Kong, health, fiction, crafts and computers, as well as reference titles. Great place to browse and take a breather from hectic Central.

Eslite, a bookstore first established in Taiwan, is well-known for its wide collection of books and ample cozy reading space. The newly opened three floor Eslite in Hong Kong is Eslite's first overseas store. Aimed at encouraging a better reading culture in Hong Kong, Eslite offers more than 230,000 books ranging from literature to art and design. The shop also offers an area for events like exhibitions, performances and seminars. Aside from browsing for books, customers can get design-related goods, eco-friendly products and handicrafts here in the mini-shops. There are also tea rooms and a cafe inside Eslite where bookworms can sit down and share their thoughts.

The classy Elements Mall is located above the Kowloon MTR station, which also functions as a stop on Hong Kong's Airport Express service. The mall offers access to two luxury hotels (the W Hotel and the Ritz Carlton) and offers nearly a million square feet of dining and retail space. This mall features the five elements of Chinese philosophy as its central theme. It is divided into five sections: the Metal section (which hosts luxury goods and fine dining outlets), the Water section (which hosts outlets that retail modern fashions and international eats), the Wood section (which plays host to outlets that retail health and beauty products), the Earth section (which is home to many fashion outlets), and the Fire section (which offers an Ice Rink and the Grand Cinemas).