Istanbul bookshop that transports young Syrians back home

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Tucked in a corner across from Istanbul?s Kariye museum is a haven for young Syrians who want to do one simple thing: read. With Pages, Kadri hopes to create a space for young Syrians curious about the world, who want to escape the isolation of refugee life, and, for a fleeting moment, pretend they are back in their homeland. During the Guardian?s visit, he was interrupted by a group of young children who had been touring the bookstore. Read moreHere young children can come and read all the books available for free, or borrow as many as they want, for as little as 20 lire (?4.80) a month. He moved to Amman, and fell in love with Istanbul during a short visit to the city.