Poblenou’s best bookstores

When the school season arrives, bookstores get busier than ever. A good way to avoid having to stand in line for your books is to go to bookstores that are located further from the center.

ShBarcelona went for a walk in one of the most peaceful neighborhoods in the city and has selected the best bookstores for you to visit.

Etcètera

Etcètera is one of the oldest bookstores in Barcelona. In business for almost 40 years, Etcètera has become more than a bookstore, presenting itself as a meeting point between readers and students. The store staff is composed of avid readers, who will gladly make recommendations.

Etcètera is located at Carrer de Llull, 203.

Nollegiu

Nollegiu is a special bookstore that is constantly organizing book launching events with writers and poets, like Augustín Fernándes Mall, who recited poems from his book “Ya Nadie se Llamará como yo”.

To discover the next events that will take place at Nollegiu, pay a visit to their official website. Take the opportunity to explore their virtual catalog. If you can’t find the book you are looking for, the store can order it for you.

Nollegiu is located at Carrer Pons i Subirá, 3.

Related article: English language books in Barcelona

Pebre Negre

Pebrenegre is another bookstore that is invested in promoting reading. The store often organizes readings and  creative activities. One of the most original readings Pebre Negre has organized was “Gastrorimes”, where a series of poems related to gastronomy were presented, accompanied by music.

Pebre Negre is located at Carrer del Clot, 41.

Other bookstores

You can certainly find other bookstores in Poblenou, like Fnac at Diagonal Mar mall, but they don’t possess half of the charm and history of the local barrio stores.

These are our top choices in bookstores in Poblenou. What are the best bookstores in your neighborhood?