What comes to mind when I think of the American Book Center a pretty average bookshop that does not…read morestand out from the rest, despite them speaking English. I always try to stop in here every once in a blue moon to see if a book will stand out for me to purchase. Once in a while, I get lucky to find a book that strikes my interest. However, most of the time I try to check out other bookstores that have that warm, cozy, and friendly feeling because half of the time I feel they definitely don't got it.

This will be the best selection of English and American books in Amsterdam. It's very sterile, but…read morehas a wide selection. Especially in a city that really celebrates Dutch book shops, if you need an English book this place will have it.

I am a totally a new fan of this book shop. How could I have missed out on such a lovely book shop…read morein the center of Haarlem. I was completely surprised by​ how big this bookstore is... I initially assumed that the book store was complelety small, until I finally walked in the shop. I came in here to purchase the Game of Thrones​ book set in Dutch for my man and was stunned​ over the amount of space in here.

We visited Van Piere today. Great bookshop with a nice coffee shop inside. Good layout with a…read moremassive English section. My daughter found two books there she had been looking for in the U.K., but had been unable to find. Very friendly staff as well that seems to be knowledgeable.

A paradise for bookworms!! Has a decent English book collection, and anything they don't have could…read morebe ordered for a pretty decent price (I usually check their website to see if they have the book I want). There is also a very cute (but a bit pricey...) cafe downstairs (the cafe makes up for it by being environmentally friendly and for having gluten free/vegetarian options). There is WIFI, a helpful crew and a vast seating area as well. My favourite studying spot! Deffinitly a hidden gem of Eindhoven.

There is a really big bookstore in Rotterdam we won't mention here, because there are better places…read moreto go and get your paper fix. Within sight of Paul McCarthy's Santa Claus is a neat themed storefront. Boekhandel v/h Van Gennep is the go-to place for all things book like. A broad selection of literature, artrelated editions and a good body of poetry is a reader's homecoming. Even when you don't know what you are looking for, you will find it here. Simply because the knowledgeable staff will help you out in any way they can. Are you in search of a nice surprise for a birthday or just a gift? There is a section just for that. Give a book a home by visiting V/H Van Gennep. As seen on I Know This Great Little Place in Rotterdam (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.541163445922303.1073741851.103845866320732&type=3)

Awesome bookstore. Not the greatest ever in my opinion. They don't have everything and even in…read moretheir computerized database not every author nor every book is found. Try the Internet first.

great cozy ambience the people were very nice…read morehaven't tasted the coffee yet but its probably good

Very friendly staff. A nice place to relax, the coffee is great and the toasties are very goodread more