Are you looking for that perfect book shop in Berlin? Similar to hipster cafés, the number of book shops is gradually increasing in Berlin. Here is an overview of my personal five. Note: They also sell many English magazines and books.
Book Shop CO Berlin
Since its founding, CO Berlin has published numerous books on exhibitions, as well as one book accompanying each of the exhibitions in the Talents series. Even in the digital age, books are still the consummate medium for conveying the fascination of photography in all its variety. Of course besides buy a book or two, you can visit their current exhibition or visit a guided tour.
in Amerika Haus
Hardenbergstraße 22–24
10623 Berlin (Charlottenburg)
Station: U2, U9, S3, S5, S7, S9 Zoologischer Garten
Daily 11–20h
Prinz Eisenherz
Started by four men in 1978, this progressive institution ranks as one of Europe's oldest gay book shops. Originally this book shop was located on the Bülowstraße, currently it can be found on the Motzsraße in Schöneberg, the gay-central of Berlin. Most decidedly the emphasis here is on gay and lesbian fiction, gender studies and other academic subjects as well as poetry, travel literature, books for children, international magazines.
Motzstraße 23
10777 Berlin (Schöneberg)
www.prinz-eisenherz.com
Station: U2 Nollendorfplatz
Mon–Sat: 10—20h
Autorenbuchhandlung Berlin
Housed under three railway arches the real 'author's bookstore' offers a handpicked selection of over 28,000 books including poetry, philosophy, literature and cultural writing. Adjacent to the shop is a literary cafe, where they host readings as well as lectures.
Else-Ury-Bogen 600-601
10623 Berlin (Charlottenburg)
www.autorenbuchhandlung.com
Station: S3, S5, S7, S9 Savignyplatz
Mon–Fr 10:30–20h, Sat 10–19h
Bücherbogen
Just next to Autorenbuchhandlung provides this book shop a lot of storage and attractive display for thousands of international books, magazines, journals, and theoretical writing from art genres to architecture, design, fashion and children's literature. Almost every month they host a book launch or events, so it's always worth checking the website before going.
Stadtbahnbogen 593
10623 Berlin (Charlottenburg)
Station: S3, S5, S7, S9 Savignyplatz
Mon–Fr 10–20h, Sat 10–19h
soda. books shop
This elegant and minimalistic book shop offers an exquisite selection of the best magazines and books in the genres of design, fashion, lifestyle, art, travel, interior, food and more. They sell international classics such as The Gentlewoman, Dazed & Confused, Metal, Purple Fashion and Another Magazine, as well as new and more rare titles such as the travel and lifestyle magazine like Cereal, Le Petite Voyeur and Toilet Paper. You can tell that the owners have an admiration for magazines by the store design.
Weinbergsweg 1
10119 Berlin (Mitte)
www.sodabooks.com
Station: U8 Rosenthaler Platz
Mon-Fri 11-19h, Sat 12-19h
Do you read me!?
In this book shop you will find hundreds of magazines, journals and books covering topics from art, fashion, photography, design to culture, literature, music and society.
Auguststr. 28
10117 Berlin
wwwdoyoureadme.de
Station: U8 Rosenthaler Platz
Mon–Sat 10–19:30h
If you want to find more hidden gems of Berlin, check out my folding maps BertaBerlin and QueerBerlin. They are available in well-chosen locations all over Charlottenburg, Neukölln, Kreuzberg, Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg in Berlin and online. But for those of you, who want to stay up to date, feel free to follow me on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK or register for my NEWSLETTER BertaNews.
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