2017-06-23 14:11
Where? Copenhagen, DenmarkRecommended by Franciszek K.Franciszek said: "We sell exclusively books published in English (we have some second hand German and French texts too, but this is jus… Read More
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2016-04-10 19:11
Where? Bratislava, SlovakiaThis entry has a special significance for us because in a way it represents the culmination of all our bookish trips, the visited bookstores, all the places… Read More
2016-04-10 18:13
Where? Bratislava, SlovakiaThis entry has a special significance for us because in a way it represents the culmination of all our bookish trips, the visited bookstores, all the places… Read More
2016-03-13 17:32
Where? Rome, ItalyRecommended by Deborah SoriaIn 2006, Ottimomassimo was solely a traveling bookstore - you know, those cool little bookshops on wheels, traveling around the country r… Read More
2016-02-21 20:12
Where? Cambridge, EnglandRecommended by BrianEstablished in the 19th century, yes, that's right, all the way back in 1896 by Gustave David (or GDavid), this bookstore is still an independent… Read More
2015-09-22 18:45
Where? Helsinki, FinlandVisited in August 2015The Arkadia International Bookshop was founded in 2008 by Ian and Liisa Bourgeot. We had a chance to visit the bookstore in the summer of 2015 a… Read More
2015-05-11 19:14
Where? Berlin, GermanyRecommended by: DavidCurious Fox was founded by Orla and David, both originally from Ireland. Besides their passion for books they also appreciate a decent cup of tea… Read More
2015-05-03 19:06
Where? Madrid, SpainRecommended by: CraigCraig said: "Desperate Literature is a new International bookshop in Madrid, Spain and it is located in the space that used to be Petra's Boo… Read More
2014-09-29 19:42
Where? Nijmegen, The NetherlandsRecommended by Anne HallmannAnne said: "I came across your excellent website today, and naturally I checked out the post on the city I live in, Nijmegen. To m… Read More
2014-05-06 08:32
Where? Madrid, SpainRecommended by Mark NessfieldMark said: "Offside Madrid, a new international bookshop has recently opened in central Madrid near Plaza Santo Domingo. The bookshop's speci… Read More
2013-12-18 20:56
Where? Oxford, England, UKRecommeded by MarielaMariela said: "The reason I am writing is the my other beloved bookshop, Albion Beatnik from Oxford, one of the few places where you can… Read More
2013-11-26 13:00
Where? Leuven, BelgiumRecommended by An WoutersAn said: "Can I add one great store in Belgium, Leuven? It is called De Dry Coppen, and is situated in a charming historic building in a narrow… Read More
2013-10-28 08:36
Where? Berlin, GermanyRecommended by Cheryl Gant Cheryl said: "You should add this relatively new store to your list of stores in Berlin. Two locations now of Bargain art… Read More
2013-10-10 10:18
Where? Sofia, BulgariaRecommended by Kris from SofiaKris said: "Elephant Bookstore (no relation to Barcelona's Elephant Books, apparently - which I sadly never managed to visit) is a newly o… Read More
2013-09-16 13:52
Where? Zurich, SwitzerlandRecommended by Marc VincenzPile of Books was opened in the autumn of 2007 by a Swiss native that goes by the name of Daniel Nurfer. Daniel was lucky enough to reali… Read More
2013-05-31 18:04
Where? Limerick, Ireland Recommended by Kathleen McMahonKathleen said: "This bookshop is actually a bookstall situated in the middle of the Arthur's Quay Shopping Centre, ve… Read More
2013-05-12 16:13
In 2009 we started a series of articles (mostly by guest bloggers) entitled "An Insight into the Current State of Independent Bookselling". We've decided to follow up with several interviews… Read More
2013-04-27 14:51
Where? Braga, PortugalRecommended by Teresa PêgoTeresa said: "This wonderful bookshop is situated in the North of Portugal, in a town named Braga, the archbishop’s city, known b… Read More
2013-03-27 16:15
Where? Berlin, GermanyRecommended by Alvaro and AmandaAmanda said: "Pequod stocks used books in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch, Swedish, Turkish, Polish, Norwegian, Romania… Read More
2013-03-05 21:08
Where? Falmouth, Cornwall, UKRecommended by Joan SmithJoan said: "There is a new bookshop in Falmouth, Cornwall, specializing in good literature and non-fiction. What’s rea… Read More
2013-03-02 10:50
By guest blogger Elisabeth CraneWhat are the first things that come to mind when you hear Salzburg? The obvious answer is Mozart, closely followed by the famous sweet treat Mozart Kugeln, wh… Read More
2013-02-01 19:15
(Report from New York)Bookstore Guide still remains “a guide to European bookstores” but upon returning from our recent US trip we were inspired to write a report about our impre… Read More
2012-11-26 17:38
Where? Avignon, FranceRecommended by Florence MerlenghiFlorence said: "This place is a heaven for all book lovers and anglophiles. There, you can find all kinds of used books, not only lit… Read More
2012-11-26 11:25
Where? Avignon, FranceRecommended by Florence MerlenghiFlorence said: "This place is a heaven for all book lovers and anglophiles. There, you can find all kinds of used books, not only lit… Read More
2012-10-17 20:34
Where? Madrid, SpainRecommended by IngridPanta Rhei is a specialized bookstore dedicated to the visual arts with emphasis on contemporary culture, graphic design, digital advertising, latest… Read More
2012-09-30 20:40
Bookstore Guide has been around for exactly five years... When we started the blog back in 2007 we had little idea if there were more people out there who enjoyed visiting local bookstores w… Read More
2012-09-28 19:11
Where? Tobermory, Scotland, UKRecommended by Cristina Cona"Are you going to spend some time on the island of Mull, and wondering whether you’ll have to bring books from the mainl… Read More
2012-08-29 13:32
Where? Reykjavik, IcelandVisited: July 2012Although several guides do mention Bókin as one of many Reykjavik's used bookshops, Bókin certainly took us by surprise. The air of o… Read More
2012-07-23 12:08
Where? Berlin, GermanyRecommended by MichaelaMichaela said: "The southwest of Berlin may seem a little removed from the hustle and bustle, but very conveniently located on the ground floor… Read More
2012-06-30 11:44
Where? Milan, ItalyRecommended by Giulia Zorzi Giulia said: "I would like to mention a bookstore, specialized in photography and based in Milan, in the ISOLA neighbourhood - near the Garibal… Read More
2012-05-28 11:12
Where? Paris, FranceRecommended by Olivia FarkasOlivia said: "Concerning Paris you should check out this link: librairiedesarchives.com/ It is really a great bookstore, specialized in XX Cen… Read More
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