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Pequod Books, Berlin



Where? Berlin, Germany






Recommended by Alvaro and Amanda

Amanda said: "Pequod stocks used books in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch, Swedish, Turkish, Polish, Norwegian, Romanian and Danish, along with a handful of books in other languages. The bright, orderly shop is small-ish, but a second room will be opened in the coming months, nearly doubling the size of the store. The selection leans strongly toward traditional classics, in part because owner Álvaro Sendra González does not speak all of the languages he offers, but also because, an artist by trade, he is still learning about the book business, and is building his stock up from a solid foundation. González is candid about this learning process and the experimentation involved. He’s been disappointed by sales of Turkish books — Czech books sell better — and says that French books haven’t done as well as he expected, even though his selection is good and it’s clearly an under-served population. González wanted to “do something good for Berlin” by setting up Pequod and, in the spirit of our low-cost city, no book in the shop costs more than €6. Pequod will buy used books."

Named after the ship in Melville's Moby Dick, Pequod books opened in the summer of 2012, after Alvaro, the owner, moved to Berlin a couple of years back and realized that it was almost impossible for him to find books in his native, Spanish language. So he decided to do something perhaps a bit unusual but something every large city should have - an international bookstore. And Pequod Books truly is this because Alvaro has books in 25+ languages and it is still expanding. His English language section consists of some 900 books but you should also check out other sections as well. There is also a German section of the store.

Pequod Books
Address: Selchower Str.33
12049 Berlin-Neukölln









 



Website: http://www.facebook.com/pequodbooks

Email: info@pequodbooks.de

Working Hours:
Mon-Sat 13-19


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Beerwolf Books Freehouse, Falmouth


Where? Falmouth, Cornwall, UK



Recommended by Joan Smith


Joan said: "There is a new bookshop in Falmouth, Cornwall, specializing in good literature and non-fiction.   What’s really special about it, though, is that it’s in the middle of the owners’ pub, Beerwolf Books Free House, with excellent real ales, coffee and a warm atmosphere in which to browse.

They sell good quality 2nd hand and remaindered books.  The fiction tends to the literary and they have graphic novels, kids’ stuff and non-fiction specialisms include, law, politics, history, art, music, sociology, psychology, philosophy, literature.

They were also featured on a local news item dealing mainly with the closing and opening of pubs, but it gives a flavour of the place, if you can access it."

Beer and books - sounds like heaven to many, right? Well, this is probably the favorite combination of the people behind Beerwolf Books Freehouse. The store started out in a garage in the Suffolk countryside only to move to Cornwall recently. The store is, according to many, almost something of a secret, tucked away in a small alley between the shops on Market Street. Inside, on one side, you have the pub, on the other, the bookstore.

Beerwolf Books Freehouse opened just recently on December 13th 2012 but they've already managed to build a respectable fan base not only in Falmouth but also beyond. They also organize various literary events - check out their Facebook page for more info.

Beerwolf Books Freehouse
3 Bells Court
TR11 3AZ Falmouth
Cornwall, UK


Website: http://www.beerwolfbooks.com/

Phone and Email:
01326-618474
books@beerwolfbooks.com

Working Hours:
Mon-Sat 10:30-00
Sun 12-23










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My 5 Favorite Bookstores in Salzburg, Austria


By guest blogger
Elisabeth Crane

What 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, which can now be found all over Europe and beyond. The historical city of Salzburg is also home to one world's fastest growing brands with a very original marketing strategy - Red Bull. The city attracts many tourists thanks to its charming steep streets with nice coffee shops and pastry shops. Thanks to Elisabeth, you can now also read about the local bookstore scene, which is also reacting to the growing number of tourists by enlarging the English section of their stock.

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Elisabeth loves world travel, and is a frequent visitor to Austria. When not traveling, Elisabeth enjoys writing for The First to Know. And here's her report from Salzburg:

Upon a visit to Salzburg, Austria, you may be interested in checking out some of the city's finest bookstores. Whether you happen to be looking for interesting material pertaining to the history of Salzburg, are interested in old newspaper clippings or are simply looking for a good book to read during your journey, there are a few spots that you will not want to miss. These 5 book stores within Salzburg, Austria have easily made the list of my favorite shops to find everything from historic books to classics and newer literature. They have become some of my favorites while visiting Austria, and I hope that you will fall in love as well!

Höllrigl Eduard vorm Hermann Kerber

buchhandlung hollriglHöllrigl Eduard vorm Hermann Kerber can be found at Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 10 in Salzburg. This is the perfect place to check out where you will find books on musical instruments, historic and new newspapers, as well as books of all kinds. Make your way around the store, conveniently located near the University of Salzburg Church to find everything that you may be looking for. Foreign language books are also kept in stock for those interested in broadening their literary horizons. During my first summer in Salzburg, I frequently visited this bookstore to find English books.

Xenex Verlags-und

Located at Festungsgasse 4 is Xenex Verlags-und. This small, but fully stocked bookstore is the ideal spot to browse for that book that you've been searching for. You never know what you may find around every corner. Xenex Verlags-und is a favorite among locals and city visitors. If you are looking for a bookstore that is less "tourist-heavy" during the summer months, this is your best bet. Situated near the famous Mozarteum, it is a popular hangout for students from all over the world. The bookstore accommodates books in many different languages, offering a wide variety for people of various language backgrounds.

Hintermayer

hintermeyer bookstore salzburgHintermayer carries books, CDs, minerals and calenders for all shoppers' interests. This art store offers parking garages just minutes away for a quick and convenient walk to the shop. Open Monday through Saturday, visitors will find bestsellers as well as books in a variety of genres such as travel, nature, entertainment, children, guides and history. Special sales up to 50% off are held at Hintermayer on a regular basis, providing you with some of the best deals on books in the city. If you are studying music in Salzburg, this store can be a one-stop shop for you because of its wide variety and selection of items. Check out the basement for some harder to find items. Books are available in multiple languages with the primary being German.

Heimold D. Koppitsch

Make your way to Bergstr. 16 to find one of my favorite shops in Salzburg, Heimold D. Koppitsch. Cards, stationary and books are hiding around every turn within this modern shop. Whether you're looking for the perfect birthday card or a new book, here you will find it all. Their book selection is slightly limited and tends to only have German-language books. I loved this shop, but frequented it more for the stationary.

Müry Salzmann Verlags

For fine literary selections, there's no better place to browse than Müry Salzmann Verlags. In addition to popular literature, this store also carries fine architectural pieces, art work, photography and is home to
theater performances. The vast majority of selections sold here will be in German. For me, visiting this store was a great way to improve my conversational German. Müry Salzmann Verlags is truly one of a kind.

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source: http://luxuryplaces.blogspot.sk/2012/12/salzburg-largest-city-in-austria.html
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