The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable as I tried to decide which Spanish novels (in…read moreEnglish translation) to buy. They didn't have the authors I was looking for but suggested others. The place is a bit hard to find (they recently moved and the online map I used has not been updated). But keep trying, you'll get there!

Great bookstore, desperate literature based in Madrid sponsor a prize in short story fiction and…read moreoffer broad visibility, limited publication. Advancing literature in multiple languages (french, Spanish, English). Definitely support them and stop by

Super fun bookstore. Fun surprises inside. Tiny but mighty! We definitely weighed down our…read moresuitcases!

I've been a reader and writer for, well, many years, and hands down this is the best book store I…read morehave ever been to, anywhere. They have the most unusual, worthwhile, amazing books--not only in the bindings and illustrations, but in the subject matter, rareity, etc. I picked up an illustrated guide to 19th century illnesses, it is gorgeous, three chapbook style poetry books of "micro poems" in Spanish that are hilarious and irreverent (probably my two favorite descriptors in life), and an amazing illustrated copy of Alessandro Baricco's "Silk" in Spanish (Seda). Incredible. It made my trip to Madrid completely worthwhile. Another worthwhile mention is the graphic novel style biography of Egon Schiele I spotted!

It is the largest bookstore in Madrid. In particular shop here is the No. 1 big shops there are…read morethe second floor and the underground. There are affiliated stores throughout the city of Madrid. I have the interesting thing of how to acquire a second language, so I went to the section of teaching language. There were various kinds of books to acquire language, especially I was charmed by a book of how to teach English. Yeah, in Spain, it is the same method of how to teach English as Japan's method too. In short, Oxfords press books are very popular books

Pide libros por Internet en casa del libro porque la fecha de entrega fue la más rápida, y aunque…read moreel precio estaba más alto. La entrega estaba prevista en 3-5 días. Me lo confirmaron 2 veces. Espere semanas, nunca llegaron los libros . Nos engañan con fechas de entrega cortas que después no respectan. Comprar en Amazon!!!!!!

Child had soccer tickets gifted and his phone died Child had…read moresoccer tickets gifted by family to Real Madrid game. He needed his e-tickets for tonight or no access to the game. His phone connector stopped working and he took responsibilty to go the Plaza Rio2 with his S8+ in tow to get an adult here to help him. He came home with his new charger tried to charge and it didn't work. Walked back immediately another 30 mins to the all in 35°C weather determined to fix his problem and exchange. He was told for a refund he needed an adult. Now he needed an adult? I guess profit has no age, only refund. I left work to go with him, manager refused provide her name and Mario handled her proxy refusing to provide her name or any reference for the staff we dealt with. Though she signed the consumer complaint report, after stating the law in Spain does not protect customers if they opened box. HOW DOES ONE KNOW IF THEIR PRODUCT WORKS AFTER BEING SOLD SOMETHING INAPPROPRIATE ANYWAY? When I asked what she'd feel like if this was her child she agreed she'd doesn't care she's there to get paid!

It's probably not cool to say this: but Fnac isn't brilliant. I understand that it's a massive…read moremulti-national and it's probably contributing to the demise of small retailers across Europe. But...there's just so much stuff, and it's all in one place. Spread across multiple floors of books, DVDs, comics, music, stationary and electronics, this place was a paradise for me. I could have lived in the little reading area between the books and music section quite happily. Prices are decent enough, roughly in line with the high street. But it's really just a joy to wander around. Located in the bustling Sol shopping district, it's a great spot for gifts for the discerning nerd in your life.

I stumbled across this charming bookstore by accident, as it was near my hotel in Puerto del Sol…read more It's right on the street with a somewhat large but eclectic selection of books on the bookshelves in the back or in boxes in front. Being that I don't know Spanish, I couldn't find anything I liked, but even just browsing quickly through the books was fun. If you're planning a stop at San Gines for some chocolate and churros, this is a nice spot to stop nearby.

One of my favourite small places in Madrid. In Lavapiés, La Fugitiva is a beautiful book store…read morewhere besides to buy books you can also have a delicious tea or coffee with for example a cake. It has free wifi and if you are looking for a quiet place this is the one.

Stopped by today before heading out for a busy day of exploring !! Loved loved the ambiance... was…read moreso peaceful and had a very nice local feel . Service and coffee was good. Recommend for the literary and coffee lovers !

I went looking for this feminist book store in Madrid after a friend suggested to check it out. It…read moreis just around the corner from the Sol metro station and Plaza Mayor. I went there on a weeknight at around 8pm which was exactly their closing time. At that time, I was ignorant of the fact that most businesses in Spain close by 8pm. I went there again the next day at around 7pm. A wonderful lady by name Alba welcomed me with a big heart warming smile. I immediately asked her to recommend me a good Spanish feminist book since I am not very familiar with Spanish feminist writers. Also, I am still at a very basic level of learning Spanish. Alba mentioned a variety of genres that are available and suggested a lot of books. Her enthusiasm was heavily infectious and a delight to watch. She passionately showed me a few books and briefed me on their authors. I also asked her to suggest feminist books written for kids. She had a very good collection of children's books and she pulled out her favorites. Then she read me a few parts from the books and gave me an idea of what the plots were about. She even pointed out their illustrations with a child like enthusiasm. I had a great time browsing through the books and chatting with Alba. It was a perfect book shopping experience which unfortunately is getting very rare these days. I feel extremely glad to having had a chance at experiencing it. I bought a few books and cannot wait to get started on them.

Lovely, helpful, supportive people!!! While in Madrid I needed access to STI/STD testing and online…read moreI couldn't find clear resources and didn't know what to do. I found this book store online and decided to ask the local feminists for help. I arrived just as they were closing but while standing in the doorway I asked if I could just ask a question. In my super awkwardly phrased Spanish I explained my situation and how I needed testing but didn't know what to do. IMMEDIATELY I was let inside and given a recommendation of where to go, when to go, what doctor to ask for, and what to say. The people inside were SO supportive, encouraging, and non-judgemental. PLUS the store is located in a super cute area and they had a really cool collection. SO, if you are seeking experts on books or local resources, GO HERE! The testing advice they gave: -Go the Centro Sandoval -Try to get an appointment with Dr. Juan Ballesteros -Get there early (9am or earlier) because it opens at 9am but there is always a line around the building before it opens -if you need testing you will need an appointment (I couldn't figure out how to make an appointment online as a foreigner) I went in-person and made an appointment - call back to get test results - if you have travel insurance, bring a printed copy

Great little cafe with a nice location and hipster, trendy vibes. We came for a light lunch before…read moretaking a bus to Granada. The ladies working there didn't speak much English, but the menu comes in both English and Spanish, so we were able to get by despite understanding zero Spanish, and they were both very gracious hosts. We had espressos, avocado toast, and the Iberian pork/tomato paste/olive oil sandwich and were happy with everything. Do note that the space isn't very conducive to groups bigger than 3-4, though there is both indoor and outdoor seating. Also be aware that they don't take credit card, so bring cash.

La Libre was the first stop that I stumbled upon in Madrid. The staff was wonderful, and the food…read moreand drinks are exactly what I needed. This gem was hidden in a cute and cozy neighborhood. Very cute cafe!