A woman reads a book at the Fenghuang Bookstore in Chongchuan district, Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, on July 25. Nantong issued high-temperature warnings early that day, and it is predicted that the heat will continue for several days. In some regions, the temperature is expected to hit 38 C. Many locals, especially children, chose to hang out in bookstores to escape the heat. [Photo/IC]

A girl enjoys a book at the Fenghuang Bookstore in Chongchuan district on July 25. [Photo/IC]

A girl reads a book at the Fenghuang Bookstore in Chongchuan district on July 25. [Photo/IC]