Jan 26, 2017 most of the brussels inhabitants and family or couples speak at least 2 or 3 languages, and a large number even 4 and more. Most beautiful bookstores in the world best bookshops in. Its very influential when people read it as teenagers, especially women, perhaps. Different prices are applied depending on your customer status.
Sterling books the english bookshop in the heart of. Apart from affordable english nonfiction and literature, both classic and modern, we were happy to find books in swedish, hard to come by in secondhand bookshop outside of sweden. This uk chain has a fairly large store here in brussels and, along with the usual bestsellers, they have a decent selection of magazines, cookbooks, reference and childrens books. Sterling is brussels largest independent englishlanguage bookstore, packed with more than 40,000 titles.
Unlike other second hand and antiquarian bookshops in brussels, nijinski contains a sizable selection of volumes in foreign languages, not only in english but also in german, russian and italian. The wco shop is open all week from monday to friday 9. Dont be confused by the name, cook and book, does not specialize in books on cooking. Our first visit to paris was seven years ago and the city had us. English books and bookshops in brussels thisissuperserious. If you want to sell books or give some away, this is also the place to go. Librebook, the european multilingual bookshop i have lived in the capital of europe for more than 20 years and i could never understand why in such a cosmopolitan city, you werent able to find a bookshop reflecting its diversity. It held the record as the deepest indoor swimming pool in the world between its opening on 1 may 2004, and the completion of y40 in montegrotto terme, padua, italy on 5 june 2014.
From a bohemian parisian temple of reading to a bookshop with hidden animals. Jul 19, 20 our correspondent laura offers up some great places to find english books in brussels for a bit of summer literature lovin. Conveniently located on the main line of the metro in brussels is a whimsical bookstore cum restaurant. So heres a small selection of bookshops in brussels that sell either new or secondhand books in english. It is the kind of shop that you go to even though you dont need anything, yet makes you realise that you were wrong. It is a multicultural and multilingual city where there is always something happening. Moreover, if you are a curious reader, you can discover translations of not mainstream authors from montenegro or serbia or bulgaria or latvia or. Englishlanguage bookstores in amsterdam, netherlands. The publications department has a shop in the wco premises where all the publications on offer on this site are available for purchase. From paris shakespeare and company to san franciscos city lights, independent bookstores have always breathed a nostalgic charm that no chain store can beat.
In the heart of amsterdams book district in a stunning building, designed by renowned dutch architect h. Located in the capital of europe, waterstones brussels is belgiums biggest english language bookshop. This bookshop is exclusively dedicated to the traveling world, nature trails and outdoors activities. Passa porta is a real international house of literature in the city centre, stocking an impressive number of books in dutch, french, german and english. Literary city guide brussels, belgium eat this poem. The 5 best bookshops in brussels the 500 hidden secrets. It has something of a comingofage book, about female identity, but at the same timeand especially for historiansits a marvellous evocation of this very privileged world that she lived in, in the avenue louise, one of the posher areas of brussels. Discover a secret garden of new authors while getting reacquainted with the classics.
Or, if you desire to provide a financial support for bookstore guide, visit our support page. Find out how to support your local bookshop below, and indulge in a little escapism with our collection of the most beautiful bookshops in the world. In november it will be 25 years since we opened the english bookshop in uppsala. The lost generation lived and wrote in paris, and bought or more often borrowed their englishlanguage books from sylvia beachs shakespeare and company englishlanguage bookshop.
This little shop on the greek island of santorini might just be the bookshop with the worlds best view. A favourite amongst the international community of brussels, our shop has a long history of providing the locals with exciting reads. The bookstore specializes in publishers overstocks i. Situated in the heart of brussels, this place is the size of a supermarket and is split into eight rooms as well as a music section, each with a different design and diningarea attached. It specializes in world literature something quite different from many bookstores in our guide and whats more, all the books are in english.
This little shop on the greek island of santorini might just be the bookshop with the world s best view. Waterstones all english bookshops brussels antwerp belgium. Most of the brussels inhabitants and family or couples speak at least 2 or 3 languages, and a large number even 4 and more. Located next to sterling books in rue fosse aux loups 34, it displays a fantastic choice of travel books and maps from all over the world. Take the wooden staircase up and discover the cookery books, travel guides, business literature, dictionaries and much more. English travel books in brussels the largest choice of english, french and dutch travel books in brussels, if not in belgium, probably has the travel bookstore lanticyclone des acores.
We love used bookstores and always try and find one in every city we visit. A comprehensive guide to the worlds best travel destinations, its print heritage stretches back more than 30 years, with the online portal reaching its 20year anniversary in 2019. Mar 07, 2017 still, while at home the uk newsagent whsmith mostly sells romances and thrillers in airports and train stations, its outlet in paris remains one of the beststocked english language bookshops in. English books in brussels my favourite book stores. Apr 01, 2020 the english bookshop in the heart of brussels.
Brussels gets on average about 200 rainy days per year, but at the merest hint of fair weather, tables and chairs appear outside on pavements all over town. Waterstones brussels is probably the largest and oldest english bookshop in brussels. Browsing in a secondhand bookshop, you never know what youre going to come across, and thats one of the things i like about them. Waterstone s the obvious choice for english books in brussels is waterstone s. It is at midnight in a flaming towna debut debut ww1 novel set in belgium at the outset of the first world war, the lives of a british nurse, an american student and a belgian nun are drawn together under the duress and drama of german occupation. The world city survey ranked it as the fifth most influential city in the world in 2010. I love spending time in the english, cooking and travel sections and their spacious terrace is a. Jan 27, 2017 the world s most beautiful bookstores. Still, while at home the uk newsagent whsmith mostly sells romances and thrillers in airports and train stations, its outlet in paris remains one of the beststocked english language bookshops in. Librebook, the european multilingual bookshop in brussels. Aboutcontact all english bookshops brussels antwerp belgium. Not only french, english or dutch but a very wide range of combinations. Independent english language bookseller specialising in books from all over the world, books for children, travel guides, gifts, audio books, book club and there is a cafe too. The world travel guide wtg is the flagship digital consumer brand within the columbus travel media portfolio.
This is the main english bookshop in the city and it has become a. As an english teacher as a day job, its fair to say that i need a regular fiction fix to sustain me. And what is the best rated book on brussels eliminating cooking books with brussels sprout. This goto hub of english literature contains all the classics and novels on the ground floor and more specialized topics such as gastronomy, childrens books and. Besides fiction, the bookshop also sells art books and a selection of reading material for children. Open since 1997 in the heart of the city, we stock a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, plus newspapers, magazines, greetings cards, gifts, audiobooks and dvds. Independent bookshops are vital to communities, and its even more important to support these businesses as we all stay home for a while. The english bookshop, boulevard adolphe maxlaan 7175, brussels. And with the long summer holidays approaching, my thoughts have already turned to stocking up on stories to last me the next few weeks. Well be heading to paris in a few weeks and one of the top things to do on our list is to visit some english bookshops. The 10 best expatfriendly bookshops in brussels the. We have christmas crackers, mince pies, christmas puddings, chocolate oranges and a whole range of other seasonal treats. The 10 best independent bookshops in the world readers.
Now owned by waterstones, the shop has thick carpets, knowledgeable. Aug 09, 2014 it is illegal to take practical lessons without a provisional license, none of the reputable schools will allow a student to do so. The english bookstore in brussels find english books in brussels. Excellent small but very wellstacked english bookshop with amazingly friendly staff, the friendliest of any bookstore in brussels. Youll find newspapers, magazines, fiction and childrens books on the ground floor. Sterling books the english bookshop in the heart of brussels. Mar 12, 2012 browsing in a secondhand bookshop, you never know what youre going to come across, and thats one of the things i like about them. All english bookshops brussels antwerp belgium all addresses of. Readers looking for french books by the belgian author georges simenon. Most of our publications can be downloaded or sent to you by post free of charge. Cook and book is an interesting and beautiful combination of bookshop and restaurant. It held the record as the deepest indoor swimming pool in the world between its opening on 1 may 2004, and the completion of y40 in montegrotto terme, padua, italy on 5 june 2014 the pools maximum depth is 34. Cook book, brussels, belgium one of the 20 most beautiful bookstores in the world. Located in the capital of europe, waterstones brussels is belgiums biggest englishlanguage bookshop.
Nemo 33 is an indoor nonchlorinated fresh water facility in brussels, belgium. Here are 10 of the best places for bibliophiles to find literature not just in english but also in other languages throughout brussels. They all have good, deep collections of the classics, the recentlypublished, the new, the used, the old and rare. A few years ago, wh smith ran a bookshop in the same premises. Antique bookshop degheldere, started in 1976, with now more than 100. The english book shop in gent, oostvlaanderen librarything. Readers looking for french books by the belgian author georges simenon will be delighted to discover a huge choice, ordered by editor. Due to the new government regulations, sterling is now obliged to close from now until at least 5 april. The best books on belgium five books expert recommendations. Waterstones is a landmark english bookshop and a favorite in the international community. We take a look at the best of belgiums independents bravely weathering the digital revolution.
Gutenberg opened in 1981 and was the first bookshop in brussels to offer germanlanguage books in the european capital. We would more than gladly appreciate it if you could send us some information on some of your favorite european bookstores you would like to share with us and the rest of the world. In fact, most of the french and dutch bookstores carry a range of english bestsellers. Berlage, our shop has a relaxed ambience, with knowledgeable, bookloving staff. Theres something really exciting about visiting a bookstore with a great range of books, so ive put together a list of my favourite spots in brussels for all the bookworms out there. Our correspondent laura offers up some great places to find english books in brussels for a bit of summer literature lovin. The american journal foreign policy ranked brussels third in europe in its global cities index, right after after london and paris and 11th worldwide. We do not have a physical store, but recommend online ordering with our two partner websites book depository or amazon.
Oct 01, 2009 the obvious choice for english books in brussels is waterstones. The bookworm is a bookshop, library, bar, and restaurant rolled. When two american students vacationing on santorini couldnt find good books in. The english bookshop, boulevard adolphe maxlaan 71 75, brussels. Sterling books the english bookshop in the heart of brussels home. Worth mentioning are the tastefully and carefully arranged window displays on both sides of the entrance. Originally a branch of wh smiths, this englishlanguage bookshop was founded in 1921. Some of our technical publications require payment. Discover brussels best bookshops through the eyes of a local.
Its not hard to find english reading material in brussels. Worlds 19 most stunning bookstores fodors travel guide. For every new book you find cheaper in a local brussels english bookstore than at the book depository, we give you a free mp3 city audio guide of brussels. Our first location as many of you remember was on the second story of an old tannery in a courtyard by the river fyris. Waterstones brussels all english bookshops in brussels. Sterling books is the largest independent english bookshop in brussels. The english bookshop is a dingy affair dusty and stuffy but the walltowall books of every genre, size and weight imaginable, easily make you forget that. Paris has several excellent englishlanguage bookshops. If youre in need of inspiration for your dream vacation, or want to plan a cycling or hiking route, look no further you will find all the information you need, from maps to. Instead, it is a unique combination of good food with good books, following the motto read while you eat.
As you might have guessed, it only sells english language books, and it has a gentle tranquillity that quietly draws you in. As we do not have a store ourselves, please contact the brussels bookstores directly to know what is on stock. So i decided to carry out the librebook project and few month ago i launched my own bookselling business. Feb 24, 2020 apart from affordable english nonfiction and literature, both classic and modern, we were happy to find books in swedish, hard to come by in secondhand bookshop outside of sweden.