At the border of England and Wales lies a small town surrounded by books—Hay-on-Wye, the world's first book town. Though compact, it boasts numerous secondhand bookshops, with people browsing books visible everywhere on its streets.We browsed several bookshops here and chatted with shop owners and café staff about their lives. The pace is slow, yet deeply authentic. If you're passionate about books, travel, or simply enjoying conversations with people, tune in to this episode and discover this quiet, extraordinary town together.

This episode's swing pilot

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Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: The Origins of the Secondhand Book Kingdom

Part 3 Book Town Shops

Part 4 Book Town Events

Part 5 The Soul of the Book Town

Part 6 Swing

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