They're my current supliers for travel guides, mainly from lonely planet…read more Staff is friendly but very professional and they like to prove a deep knowledge. Definately, it's a good book shop.

Totally enchanted by Altair. Went looking for the Barcelona Analog guide (per the New York Times…read more2013 gift list) when I first moved in and stayed to wander and contemplate purchasing about fifty more interesting city guides (but settled on a Crumpled Map of BCN- so practical and clever). I wish it wasn't totally silly to purchase a bunch of books that I would have to haul back to the states when I move back West, Altair is the best.

What a cool concept! We stumbled upon this used bookstore with a random assortment or books. We…read moresearched for some English books and only found a few but I imagine the offerings change often. When we got to the counter, we were told that the books were priced "as we like." So basically, you find a book or movie or CD that you like and give the shop a donation. A great option for students or travelers looking for a hunt or distraction. I hope to be back soon!

From the owner: Esa librería de Barcelona en la que tú decides lo que pagas por los libros.read more

The house of books! It's been a while since I've been in a…read morebookstore. We have certain websites that have done away with most bookshops like these. It reminds me of a Barnes and Noble in a large city, with a deep, narrow 'shotgun' store configuration. The book store was well sorted, and the books were mostly in Spanish. We came in looking for some Spanish fiction written by a local author. With a little help from the clerk, we managed to find the book quickly! They also sell art, maps, and postcards, but those seemed to be a bit pricier (and nicer) than the ones in the souvenir shops along the touristy areas. This bookshop, while in a toney side of town, seemed to be frequented by the locals. Many of the books were in Catalonian, not Spanish.

Even though I can't read a word of Spanish, I know a good book store when I visit one. This place…read morefits the bill, and there are books here for the English reader as well, though you'll be in book heaven if you read Spanish. We stopped in for a map and lost half an hour browsing this well laid out bookstore. There's lots of space, a huge array of books, some seating that looks like it's designed for class room learning, and a friendly staff, who kindly led us to the maps so we didn't wander around for too long. The kids area downstairs was a colorful spot for the smaller tykes to browse with Mom and Dad. Rest assured there was plenty to keep both children and adults occupied as the selection was vast. All in all, a well laid out bookstore for the locals and a friendly spot for tourists as well.

I have visited Barcelona many times this was my first time staying in Sant's, on my first visit to…read moreSant's, I was fortunate to stop and try the wonderful coffee and cakes in this coffee shop despite speaking very little Spanish, I was made to feel very welcome by all the staff, I was so impressed that I was drinking coffee in there everyday for 2 months and eating far to much of their home made cheesecakes. Don't miss out if you are In the area

Very nice employees, however, either there is a huge culture gap or there was very shifty business…read morepractices. I had found a picture that I wanted. I picked it up and kept it with me throughout the time I was shopping for other items. After completing my shopping I inquired about the price of the picture. The nice lady took the item to the front to inquire about the price. She returned and told me that a customer in line was going to purchase the item. I was taken aback. I had the picture in my hands the entire time I was shopping only letting it go to hand it to the employee. I'm not sure if this is normal operating procedure for Spain and I'm just not understanding, or if they simply sold it to someone else when I inquired about the price. I immediately left the store. The lady then said the gentlemen buying the picture changed his mind and I can buy it. Needless to say, I passed. I wouldn't recommend this store to anyone.

Good place to sell your stuff, really easy and they make reasonable offers. Plus he gave me an…read moreextra tenner if I write a good review

Their policies are simple, intelligent and just might be invincible: they buy any book you bring…read morethem with the exception of encyclopedias and reference works and separate the wheat from the chaff later (please call before taking them your entire bookshelf, though). They don't pay much, but they take it all. And you also get the solace of recycling the written word in a way Amazon's capitalist-devil-Kindle-scheme does not permit. Re-Read then sells books on at fixed low prices. One book... (http://www.bcnmes.com/shortlist/re-read-barcelona-libros/)

I'll be in Barcelona for 2 weeks, and today a visit to Re-read was on my to-do list. Popped in…read moreabout 10:30 this morning and browsed. I was very happy with the wide selection: I found books in English, French, Catalan and Spanish (and those were just the ones I personally saw). I didn't stay long however because I found just what I needed (I had to ask an employee to help me find one book in a series and she was so helpful and sincere). So I bought 5 books for 10 euros. Absolutely loved this place and would recommend to anyone looking for a good cheap read.