The largest bookstore in Europe. Six
floors with eight and a half miles of shelving and 150,000 titles in stock. This
was formerly the home of Simpsons department store, and the art-deco building
was the first to feature the curious curved glass windows at street level, the
shape of which can eliminate reflections to allow the best display of the
merchandise. Waterstones is a popular venue for important book launches. Over
the years they have hosted signings for President Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Sir
Paul McCartney and David Beckham, but Tony Blair was forced to cancel his
appearance due to the threat of protests.