Top 10 Cities for Book Lovers
3. San Jose, CA

Hooked on Twilight, The Hunger Games or the ever-popular Harry Potter? Look for your next Young Adult (YA) fix at the impressive Hicklebee's Children's Bookstore. This is THE bookstore for all things kids and young adult, featuring a whimsical atmosphere, a rotation of child-centered events and a loyal fan following. Yelp.com lists over 90 bookstores in the San Jose area, some of which appear a little questionable, but the large number of legitimate bookstores make it a book lovers paradise.
Where to go: Hicklebee's Children's Bookstore
Authors who lived here: Kay Ryan, former Poet Laureate of the U.S., and award-winning author Jim Vitti







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