What would I do with my books?

"It could happen, Sydney." 

Like every single person I know, I have one married friend who can't give up on me giving up on marriage or having a live-in partner. 

"Been there, done that, Hillary," I remind her. "Besides, what would I do with my books?"

Books are among my most precious companions and bookstores among my favorite haunts. If you fall into this camp, take a break for a brief tour of "The 20 Most Beautiful Bookstores in the World" courtesy of Flavorpill. I'm ready to book a flight.