A new chapter in the story of personal libraries

A bookstore in the central province of Hubei is making a bid to revive China's ancient culture of home study by designing and supplying libraries tailored to homeowners' specific demands.

The service, provided by the Hubei Foreign Languages Bookstore in Wuhan, the provincial capital, is thought to be the only one in the country.

Since starting the service in April, the store has received nine orders, and many people have visited to consult staff members, according to Chen Yun, the general manager.