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!

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.

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.