Bring Back the Newspaper Kiosk

This video about Le Kiosque de Paris made me miss the days when I would buy my monthly magazines from local bookshops in Dubai, followed by going to a nearby cafe to flick through them whilst having a coffee. It was a fun personal tradition that I think I want to bring back. I’ve been thinking a lot lately on how to reduce screen time on my phone, and there’s something gentle about this slower way of media consumption.

via Monocle:

French newspaper kiosks might have evolved but they still play a key role in the life of Paris. And there’s one that has become a star in its own right – Le Kiosque de Paris, in front of Le Bon Marché. It’s run by the brothers Médéric and Nicolas Bogo, who are following in the footsteps of their great-grandparents, grandparents and parents. And it’s not just the line-up of titles that pulls in so many regulars – and passers-by – but also the siblings’ rich knowledge about the titles that they sell and the time they take to talk to their customers.