Unlock the Mystery: Rare Features of Bookstores Revealed

As a detective, my first instinct when confronted with a crossword clue is to look for any hints or context clues that might lead me towards a solution. In this case, the clue ‘Features of some bookstores’ immediately stood out to me as somewhat vague and open-ended. However, I did notice that the word ‘features’ suggested some sort of distinguishing characteristic or service offered by these bookstores.

Next, I started brainstorming possible features that might be associated with bookstores. Of course, selling books was the obvious choice, but I needed something more specific. I then considered things like comfortable chairs for reading, author signings, or even a section dedicated to rare or antique books. None of these options, however, quite fit with the plural form of the clue.

That’s when I thought about the overall atmosphere and feel of some bookstores. Many modern bookshops have begun incorporating coffee shops and cafes into their layout, creating a cozy and inviting space to browse and relax. It made sense that these types of features would be present in some bookstores, so I decided to try ‘CAFES‘ as my answer. Sure enough, it fit with the available letters and completed the puzzle.

Overall, the key to solving this mystery was to consider the clues carefully and think outside the box in terms of what might qualify as a ‘feature’ of a bookstore. By looking beyond just the inventory of books and considering the overall customer experience, I was able to arrive at the answer and close the case.