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COMPASS MAGAZINE, June 2006

BOOK SHOWER (04) 2373-0746 44, ChunZhong Street Hours: 11:30 am-9:30 pm (closed Thursdays) Credit cards not accepted.

--By Tammy Huang, translated by Cara Steenstra

In this age of information overload, many are trying to avoid the constant bombardment of often-false information. If that is the case, this simple little bookstore might be just the thing you are looking for. In truth, this bookstore mostly sells works by author L. Ron Hubbard, the only one of its kind in Taichung and one of two in all of Taiwan. The author focuses on a complete life re-education; one of his bestsellers asks if the reader is ready for this journey, saluting them as a brave person and blessing them in hopes that they will be forever transformed. The bookstore is replete with comfortable white coffee tables and chairs in a softly-lit, relaxing environment. It is hoped that customers can enjoy light meals while they read. All the dishes offered here are organic, encouraging both physical and mental cleansing through reading and a healthy diet. This is a place worth investigating if you are fed up with the crazy pace of life. Tea drinks are priced between NT$60 and NT$150, sandwiches are NT$110 and organic set meals are NT$160.