We visited the Berlin store (see my separate review) and loved it, so naturally we had to visit the…read moreCologne store. Once again, I could easily have spent many more hours browsing; the selection is *superb* and eclectic. Also, everyone working there was incredibly helpful and quite friendly.

This bookstore is located inside Cologne's main train station (Hbf) and we went there yesterday…read morewhile waiting for our train back to Frankfurt. The store is large and it has a terrific selection, with the exception of too few photography & art books. Also, everyone working there was very friendly and helpful.

Located inside the central station: good spot for killing time while waiting for a train (the…read moreDouglas on the other side is also a good spot for this but less intellectual). Good selection of international press (I found le monde diplo, charlie hebdo, le monde) and a very good selection of books in English (classics, fiction and non fiction, last time I visited they had several books by Chomsky). The selection in French is less good, though, mostly current 'navets' and translations.

If only I could read German I would spend here days. Unfortunately I can only read their English…read moreand French sections (the only original language sections they have). Both the English and the French sections are small but the selection is very nice. The English one has lots of current issues; the French one seems to be more dedicated to classics than to new books (but I would need to go back to confirm). The nice thing is that you're free to roam around for hours and no one bothers you (and there are sofas). The philosophy section is just fantastic (for German speakers). The owners (?) seem rather helpful, even if a bit brusque (might be a cultural difference) but I suspect they do not speak much English (or any other language beside German) (to confirm). (They also have Gallimard notebooks! (no more than a couple of euros more expensive than in France)).

A fabulous gigantic book shop right in the heart of Bonn. Looks small from the outside and the…read moremoment you step in you see the old building with high ornate ceilings and floors of books. I could spend a day here just browsing and reading. There is a whole kids section in the UG floor and a huge selection of topics and books to choose from. I will definitely be back next time I am in town :-))

I spent my entire Saturday here.. and it was magical! Haha!…read more A bookstore.. but not just any bookstore! Once inside you will discover a land that has 4 levels of reading material to excercise your brain power! And best part of all, there's a section on the 3 floor that looks like balcony theatre seats that you would see at the opera! How cool is that?! After snuggled in your comfy velvet theatre seat, browsing through your stack of books, you get sleepy. Time to leave and get some coffee .. but no! The fun doesn't need to stop here, just mosey over to the back of floor 3 and order up yourself a cappuccino, because the baristas have skills! Feel free to grab a seat on the outside balcony and do some people watching as it overlooks the main center of the Bonn hbf square area. One thing that would earn the 5th star is more seats. If the 3 floor is taken up, there are a few random chairs throughout the store but not as comfy. Thalia- you bring out the nerd in me! See you next weekend!

I was yelping around the Agnesveedel again today, and have the wonderful chance to visit this nice…read morebookstore. From outside it does not look extremely big, but they do have varieties of books that are updated. Maybe it is the equivalent for mini mayersche. The part of it being small does not limit its book qualities as they offer very updated books. And that is the exception for me, because they do not have a lot of English books and i was specifically looking for a series of Old books that even through online bookstore i can not find easily.

From the owner: Wir sind eine kleine, gut sortierte und persönlich geführte Buchhandlung. Literatur erleben!read more

I love books. Ergo, I love bookstores. In an age of mass media consumption, the neighborhood…read morebookstore is a welcomed respite. The Buchladen Neusser fills that role admirably in Nippes. Let's start with the positives. It is a wonderful book shopping atmosphere with a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The shop has its own personality in the middle of downtown Nippes. If you're sole looking for atmosphere and nostalgia, then this business is an important landmark. For some people, supporting local business is their primary value. If that's the case, then the Buchladen is a must-shop. However, in terms of convenience and price, the shop is lacking. The selection is limited and the prices are not competitive compared to the larger stores. If your priority is immediate selection, your better off at a larger store. If price is your thing, no store can compete with the Internet.

One of the few remaining independent, innovative CD/vinyl stores in Europe. Just a short walk from…read moreNeumarkt, but if you want interesting stuff, the chance to browse and to listen, this is a great place. Staff friendly and are interested in the music that they sell. In this time of downloading and mail order it is great to have somewhere to just go to, as well.

From the owner: Schallplatten und CDs. Elektronische und experimentelle Musik, Jazz, Improv, Noise, Elektroakustik,…read moreAmbient, Electronika, House, Techno, Disco, Krautrock, Wave, Punk, Indie, Neue Musik, Klassik, Global & Library. Neu und Second Hand. Bücher & Magazine, Tapes & DVDs. Seit 1995.