5 different bookshops in Alicante for book lovers
If you spend your salary on books, lose track of time every time you start reading and prefer to immerse yourself in a thrilling novel rather than the latest Netflix series, you have to visit these curious bookshops in Alicante (if you don’t already know them). Some of them stand out for their incredible catalogue. Others, for their vintage atmosphere that will transport you to another era. But all of them are the perfect place to let your imagination run wild and immerse yourself in the different worlds hidden among their volumes. Here are our recommendations of 5 different bookshops in Alicante.
1. Pynchon&Co
If you are looking for a bookstore cafe where you can browse through your favourite books while enjoying a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, this is the place for you. In this great place, the atmosphere is well cared for in every detail, which is why it’s a pleasure to go there to discover incredible titles and have a drink. They also organise book clubs, writing courses, presentations and other activities.
Where: C/ Segura, 22.
2. 80 Worlds Bookshop
It seems like fate that the year this traditional independent bookshop opened is the year that gave its name to George Orwell’s famous novel: 1984. In this centrally located shop with a vintage aesthetic, you’ll find the best of classic and contemporary literature. Generic and technical books. Whatever you need to read, they have it.
Where: Av. General Marvà, 14.
3. Re-Read Librería Lowcost
If you can’t make ends meet because of your addiction to books, Re-Read is your paradise. They have a wide variety of second-hand titles and offers if you buy them in packs. You can also sell the books you’ve already read, giving them a second life. Savings and sustainability in one place.
Where: Calle del Teatro, 39.
4. Ateneo Cómics Bookshop
If you’re a proud geek, your perfect bookshop is Ateneo Cómics, where you’ll find all kinds of graphic novels and comics, as well as board games, figures, merchandising from your favourite films and series… They also organise meetings from time to time to play board games and other activities. Where: Calle Serrano, 10.
5. Raíces Bookshop
More than 40 years ago, the owner of Raíces, an inveterate collector, decided to open his small bookshop. Today, more than 200,000 books crowd the shelves and stockroom of this charming space, where one seems to travel back in time. In fact, the oldest book in the collection dates back to 1512.
Where: Álvarez Sereix, 8.