Whenever I pass Jokers and have even a bit of time, I sneak a look inside. And I usually do find…read moresomething to buy whether it is in my budget or not. The goods sold are surplus or slightly damaged, so do not expect the full range of a well-stocked bookstore. But what is lacking in variety, Jokers makes up in price. If you are looking for a gift, this might be the right place for books (small paperbacks to large coffee table volumes), CDs (music and audio books) and DVDs. However, if it is meant to be a present, make sure that it is not one with Mängelexemplar stamped in large letters on the cover (it means faulty, with [small] imperfections). You can, after all, find books here that don't cry cheap and discount. Oh yes, and they do have a section of English books as well.

Nice little bookstore on the outskirts of the main square. A small selection of popular English…read morebooks at good prices.

A great find in Darmstadt, nice big record selection, great CD selection (due to travel space…read morelimits I gravitated to CDs but my search through the LPs would have had me buying a load if I'd had the space). Friendly staff, lots of DVDs & Blu Rays and game stuff. A sizable and enjoyable shop. Strongly recommended.