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This is a fun stop to pass away the time with three floors of books, entertainment, crafts,…read morenotepads, you name it. I was delighted to find a decent sized English section with classic literature kicking off at 3,60 Euro. The staff was friendly enough and able to point me in the right direction. I appreciated the cool blast of air conditioning the moment I stepped inside. The space is very crisp and modern. If you're looking for travel books and guides, they have you covered. However, mostly in Italian. I would describe this place as the Barnes & Noble of Italy. I also noticed that they have a fair number of kids books and toys available. Happy reading! (And AC;)

This tiny bookstore is chock full of books and if you're dazzled by Prada and Versace, you'd miss…read morethis place. That would be a mistake. The Bocca bookstore opened in Turin in 1775. Yes, that 1775. It is likely one of the oldest bookstores anywhere. It was originally a chain of bookstores with others in Paris and Florence and Rome and Turin, but today only the Milan location remains. And in fact is only here in the Galleria Victtorio Emmanuele II because the people petitioned the government for it to remain. Thank you, Milanese, for recognizing how important books and reading are to humanity! This is a small shop and it is quite full. Some of the custom art is very expensive (look through the glass in the floor tiles) but there are many books here that are quite normally priced. And yes, some even in English. How cool is that! [Review 10691 overall, 459 of 2019.]

I stood there and wished that I could read Italian. So many…read morebooks in this tiny bookshop. Only in business for 250 years. Amazing.

Another favorite in Milan. This is a bookstore/bar/cafe. It is a wonderful little hang out to…read moremeet friends, do some work, or read. The menu is simple, but the quality of ingredients is good. Gogol has a variety of honey, jams and wine for sale as well. They often have local art displayed and it changes regularly. I enjoy the music they play. You never know what it will be, but it is always good. Gogol offers free wi-fi and dogs are welcome. The couple that own the place are very nice too.

My friend recommended this place to me for some coffee and free wifi. I was not disappointed…read more Getting here was a bit of an adventure. I came from the other side of the canal and had to cross this small pedestrian bridge, walk around this small but mega old church, walk over railroad tracks, through a street with only old concrete walls around in blazing Italian July heat. When I finally turned around the corner, it was a bit of a shock. Gogol & company was in the front of a new fancy development. It had a small garden of herbs nearby with some shaded seating with several patrons already enjoying it. I was in dire need of some internet access and coffee. Being an exhausted tourist in need of a large supply of caffeine to feed on while I do some interneting, I gave in and asked for an American coffee. They actually had a drip pot on the side already made for people like me. I know, it's terrible of me to do in Italy, but I was really tired. Since I was hungry, I also got some small eggplant dish with some bread. It was delish and only 2 euros. I think they have real meals, but I didn't try it and I was a bit confused about them. They speak English, so you can just ask them if you need. Oh, and the bookstore here is awesome. Lots of books on politics, philosophy, socialism and more, but also some graphic novels. They have a really nice collection of children's books. Unfortunately for me, everything was in Italian. So, I just amused myself by adoring the gorgeous artwork on the book covers and trying to learn basic Italian in the children's section. They also exhibit artwork by local artists. Nice decor. They have a second floor for more books and also sitting. I liked how I saw the barista went to clip off some herbs from the garden for a dish.

The experience here was not that great. It's not because of the selection of books and other…read morereading materials available or the fact that there are lifesize displays of anime and superhero characters on the upper floor, it's because of the rude staff who, instead of letting me know in a polite way not to sit on an empty floor shelf, raised her voice and used gestures to suggest that I leave the store. I was with my family of 5 and instead of letting them shop there and give them our business, we headed for the exit and vowed not to come back. Luckily we found another Mondadori somewhere else and did not encounter any rude staff working there.

Very interesting store. At first I thought it was just a book store, then I walked to the top and…read morerealized it was a lot more than I had expected and ended up staying for a good amount of time. There are 4 or 5 floors. Each bullet will represent a floor - Basement and cant remember what is here. - Books - Stationary items and misc things that we would find in Chapters that arent books. I hope that helps a bit in what is on this floor. - Electronics - I want to say CDs, DVDs, etc - Kitchen appliances and various other kitchen supplies and utensils. On this floor I saw they had 2 rooms where 1 room looked like there was going to be an author meet and greet and the other room a kitchen with chairs were lessons on cooking were about to be taught. I liked the combination of all things media and home were rolled up into one store! There were a lot of quality items here.

A quick stop for a browse of this small bookstore that sells new and used. They also have some…read moresmall gift type stuff which was nice to look over. Writing materials, greeting cards, journals, puzzle books. Yes, most of the books are in Italian but I did spot a few English ones here and there. [Review 10727 overall, 495 of 2019.]

Libraccio is a chain of bookstores famous also for its used books section, this one in Navigli is…read moregreat because of it's position, right on the small Naviglio channel so if you're walking around you might want to stop by and find a second hand book for 2 euros. They have other two small shops nearby, one for school stuff (notebooks, etc) and another one for new books. The variety is mostly of Italian books but they have a good English section and even something in French, Spanish and German (just don't expect to see the novelties). The books are not ordered alphabetically so if you're looking for a specific book it can take ages to find (although they're more or less divided in genres), the conditions of most aren't very good and there's a funny smell inside, but for 2 euros, what can you expect?

What a great find in the underground shops near the subway and cathedral in Milan. The selection…read morewas impressive for such a small store and the staff was great to chat with.

Much like the Roman Empire Rizzoli had conquered the bookstore world with gorgeous bookstores…read moreeverywhere..... and then Amazon happened This location has a nice selection of books and such

A very famous bookstore chain that I didn't know was a chain until today. Knew they had a NY…read morelocation, but also one in Milan? Lots of books here. English and Italian. This place is very clean and organized and pretty easy to find what you need. If you like books and are in Milan, then what are you waiting for?

Nano Bleu is delightful. I didn't expect to find myself in a toy store on this business trip to…read moreMilan. I don't have any kids and actually having kids or being around kids is the furthest thing from my mind, But, I also didn't expect my work mates to be so bloody boring. We can't go out and party EVERY night. Sometimes we have to stay put and be on call so to speak. Desperate for some entertainment, (I can't understand Italian, so no point in turning on the television) I went after the one game that just about anyone can enjoy-Rumikub. So I wondered around the Duomo area in search of a toy store and stumbled upon Nano Bleu. My Italian is horrible but the staff was really friendly. They spoke just enough English that we could hack through the conversation about Rumikub. Luck was with me that day! They had it. But more importantly, the store is very lovely. The shelves are made from wood with rounded corners. That detail doesn't seem important until you are experiencing it. Everything is in its place. They have a giant collection of stuffed animals. It actually made me feel like a kid again. The staff is great. The place is lovely. I might go back for a stuffed animal!

From the owner: Nano Bleu is an old fashion toy store with a large selection of toys, right in the heart of Milan…read more If you are looking for a gift you are sure to find something here, with FREE delivery to your address if you are staying in Milano.