Amazing place run by a unique group of sophisticated historians who are avid readers. This is like…read morea secret in Madrid, among those who love books. But it is not only about books. Here you come to talk, to drink wine, to meet people. Don't miss it!

If you need to study, journal, read, or want to grab a glass of wine with friends this is the place…read morefor you. Spacious, calm, hipster and just downright awesome I would recommend Tipos Infames to anyone. I wish I discovered it sooner, as a study abroad student in Madrid it is very hard to find places that have space to study. This is one of them and is one of the reasons leaving Madrid is going to be so hard.

Lovely, helpful, supportive people!!! While in Madrid I needed access to STI/STD testing and online…read moreI couldn't find clear resources and didn't know what to do. I found this book store online and decided to ask the local feminists for help. I arrived just as they were closing but while standing in the doorway I asked if I could just ask a question. In my super awkwardly phrased Spanish I explained my situation and how I needed testing but didn't know what to do. IMMEDIATELY I was let inside and given a recommendation of where to go, when to go, what doctor to ask for, and what to say. The people inside were SO supportive, encouraging, and non-judgemental. PLUS the store is located in a super cute area and they had a really cool collection. SO, if you are seeking experts on books or local resources, GO HERE! The testing advice they gave: -Go the Centro Sandoval -Try to get an appointment with Dr. Juan Ballesteros -Get there early (9am or earlier) because it opens at 9am but there is always a line around the building before it opens -if you need testing you will need an appointment (I couldn't figure out how to make an appointment online as a foreigner) I went in-person and made an appointment - call back to get test results - if you have travel insurance, bring a printed copy

A favorite bookstore in the world since I first found it years ago in its previous location. Five…read moreweeks ago I saw a book I wanted to buy but didn't want to carry during my stay in Spain. Today I went back to buy it and it wasn't where it had been. I misremembered the title and the two women there spent a lot of time and energy finding it for me. Women, support this business. Just going in makes me happy.