There's a large print edition of "Le Petit Chaperon Rouge" here that brought me right back to my…read morethird grade (2nd class?) French lessons. Actually, if I'd had access to a shop like this back in the late 80s there's a good chance I'd parlais Francais with a little more talent today. International Books is the first and last place for any reference material, work books and class supplies for language learners. Sporting an incredible stock that puts the other book shops in town to serious shame, the selection here is fabulous for learners at all levels. There's also a selection of novels and other trade print in multiple languages (even English) that makes this a fine stop for multi-lingual shoppers on the hunt for a good read as well. The shop is tidy and quiet with the sections well maintained -so crucial in any book store but a huge bonus when you're only able to read a few of the titles.

Bought school books. Very nice book store. Tons of variety & languages This is the best place for…read morelanguage books. Great staff too. Not inexpensive, but well worth the price

Cute, independent, little bookstore filled with novels, humorous, informative and kids books plus…read moreother items such as gift cards, wrapping paper, novelty items and puppets. Bright, modern and located centrally in Temple Bar. Good selection of art books. A lovely shop to browse and great for gift purchases.

Just a note on Gutter's fantastic (and growing) bookclub nights: GO…read more I'm just back (er, in the last few hours) from the Contemporary Books night where lively discussion and great ideas were the name of the game. As first meetings go, this one has a great vibe; reading the book of the month isn't necessary and visitors are welcome to sit in and stir the pot. Owner Bob's smooth chat encourages conversation and as it's a democracy the group decides the next month's book. Space fills quickly so be sure to email the shop to let them know you're on your way. I'll be there -will I save you a seat?

Hells yes, this is 'Dublin' to me. The kind of Dublin you hope will manage to stick around though…read moreboom and bust and everything in between. Going about business with a quiet stalwart dignity, unfazed by trends and the need to be shiny and the next new hip thing, instead very much it's own. This place sells books, well curated second hand and new ones. The selection is pretty good considering they don't have a lot of space, and I love the way they are laid out on the central tables so you can have a gawp or a good auld rummage. That's exactly the pleasure of this place too; you go in for a look and leave with something unexpected. It's not really a bookshop you go to with a singular book in mind to purchase - sure we have Chapters for that, this place is far more enchanting and perhaps, some might say, disorganized. There's also a great second hand music store in the back (Freebird Records) with a brill Blues section and decently priced CDs and vinyl too. Long may this place last. Go in with no expectations and you may well find yourself charmed.

A literal hidden gem. If you're not looking for Secret Book Store, it would be easy to miss, but a…read morefun spot for a quick browse. They had a decent variety of used books, though nothing caught my eye. In a busy area with lots of other shops to visit nearby.

Neat little indie bookstore…read more Arrived just before closing. Nice selection of books, I was able to quickly find something that I am enjoying. They seemed to have a very inviting children's section. Wish I had more time really take in the offerings of books.

Much in the manner of most indie bookshops, this place is small with a surprisingly big and well…read morechosen selection of books on offer. It's the same in places like Raven books in Blackrock... the shop owners are geniuses when it comes to filtering out the crap I think I want to read and offering truly great books by brilliant authors. This is no less apparent than in the children's section where there really is a lot of rubbish out there. There are however a lot of gems too, and this is one of the shops you are guaranteed to find them.

Once upon a time, we fell into this lovely bookstore. Great options and neatly organized. It is not…read morehuge, but if you are looking for a bestseller and/or Irish books this is a good stop. We purchased several books we just couldn't leave without. If I were to make a suggestion, I would want to make certain the people in the checkout are personable. There were three people present today (staff) while we were there. I believe I was "helped" by the manager - she seemed to be training someone(?). Customer service was not her strong suit to say the least. Perhaps a bad day? Otherwise, a worthwhile stop. The end.

Dubray Books is a nice 3-leve shop (including Cafe) on Grafton Street. It was busy the day I walked…read morein, and has a good selection of Irish Authors, and various political sections that match the Irish psyche. Nice place to hang out, and with very helpful staff.

Holy amazing bookstore, Batman!!…read more This place is huge and stacked with books both used and new. Plus, upstairs is a plant shop and a cafe. The prices are great, and I found a few books that are hard to find in your average bookstore. Moreover, their organization and categorization is perfect, it virtually brought me to tears. Lastly, the service is friendly and nice. If you're a book lover, just go! Enjoy!

We had a goal to visit almost all bookstores in Dublin on our trip, and this one was our favorite…read morestop. Prices are reasonable, and they have a wide selection of both new and used books. I could have stayed an entire afternoon browsing their shelves.

I love love LOVE the layout of this quaint little bookshop in Omni Park. So cute and old-fashioned…read more It's all on different levels and has wooden staircases leading to shelves upon shelves of great titles. They always have great little deals on the books at the front. I've recently heard a rumour that this place is closing down (in the Omni location) due to the growing popularity of the new bookshop with attached café on the new extension to the building. I really hope that's not true, this place is one of my favourite local bookshops.

A small-scale enterprise - doesn't have the resources or advertising engine of other high profile…read morebookstores. Still, it has something and has been an ever present feature of Omnipark, more or less, since its opening. 'Though having a small stock of books, it does have good bargains and cheap editions - at the moment, buy one get one free - some of which I've availed of over the years. This branch deserves credit for remaining here and is a testament to the little fish still prevailing.

Being a bit of a second hand book freak, I often find it difficult to quickly make my way through…read moreTemple Bar on weekend afternoons as I am usually led astray by the tempting sight of dozens and dozens of books laid across their respective stalls and carts. So I am obviously a big fan. If you haggle you can save yourself a bindle and grab a great bargain.

After the first blush of pawing over the tables of new and old at the Temple Bar Book Market I'm…read morealmost always left feeling deflated. Too many romances and picture books of Ireland, never enough of the great vintage and quirky titles I always imagine wait in every bin and shelf. That said, I've grabbed some fantastic books here -including that delightful diorama / picture book of Irish phrases and words for under ten euro... later finding a slightly newer copy for an awful lot more in a bricks and mortar shop. Come with an open mind, enjoy the buzz of discovering something special, and have a chat to the vendors as you browse. Once you've found the perfect page turner, grab a seat at any of the open-air coffee shops just behind the market, settle in with an Americano... and enjoy.