Id done the odd twobookshop days, but in september 20, when this blog was barely a month old, i visited eight in one day. Almost corner bookshop, in trastevere at via del moro, 45. A haven crammed with books every millimetre of wall space contains. See 10 photos and 4 tips from 69 visitors to open door bookshop. Since the closure of the lion bookshop in 2011, there are three main englishlanguage bookstores in rome. Trastevere beyond the tiber is like a faded postcard, a little worn around the edges but still charming. I found two books to take home, and spotted many more of my favorite books about rome on the shelves.
Open door bookshop, used books in trastevere at via della lungaretta, 23. Jul 29, 2016 since the closure of the lion bookshop in 2011, there are three main englishlanguage bookstores in rome. One is a specialist science bookshop, while the other has a more general range. So, im headed to rome, and am sooooo overwhelmed by the museums.
So i stopped into the almost corner bookshop last week. If you are looking for a guide of rome, a novel to read in one of the beautiful parks of the eternal city. The search for books is for us a treasure hunt among old, antiquarian and even new books. I love books about books and this one will truly resonate with people like me, who live and breathe books, no matter what genre you prefer. Or if you are shopping for gifts from outside italy, browse my round up of the best books about rome to find a guide, novella, fiction or. On december 15, i will be at the shop signing and personalizing books from 6. The annual autumn bookshop day as part of the books are my bag campaign is always going to be particularly special for me, because its the event that first set me off bookshop crawling. Trastevere and gianicolo hill questions plus other. Almost corner bookshop is located in the vivid neighborhood of trastevere and it stocks thousands of carefully selected titles, although the whole stock consists of solely new books mostly fiction, together with a decent nonfiction stock from architecture, history, biographies, etc. Or if you are shopping for gifts from outside italy, browse my round up of the best books about rome to find a guide, novella, fiction or history libro for your bookloving friends and family. Open door bookshop trastevere 4 tips from 69 visitors.
Mar 06, 2017 the almost corner bookshop has become a roman institution for good reason. Dropping by the almost corner bookshop in romes trastevere. There are bookstores, and then there is this little englishlanguage bookshop, tucked down the magical via del moro in trastevere, that is truly a gem. The small shop is one of the best places to find english language books in rome. The store is chockablock with books from the latest best sellers to the great classics, books on history, biography, novels, as well as a wide range of books about rome and italy, all in english. There are currently signed copies of tasting rome at the almost corner bookshop in trastevere. Nina redmond is a librarian with a gift for finding the perfect book for her readers. Trastevere booksstationery bursting at the seams, with not an ounce of space left on its shelves, this tiny little bookshop is a favorite meeting point for english speakers in trastevere. The bookshop on the corner by jenny colgan is a 2016 william morrow paperbacks publication. The warm lights, the smell of old books, the worn out chairs are.
Lovely to have a wander in, the shop is very wellstocked, and the owners are happy to recommend a great new read. Domus31 luxury house in trastevere rome 2020 updated. Almost corner bookshop rome, italy shopping lonely planet. Until yesterday, she was a librarian in the hectic city. Almost corner bookshop rome 2020 all you need to know. Pairing a reader with that perfect book is her passion. Jenny colgan is the new york timesbestselling author of numerous novels, including the bookshop on the corner, little beach street bakery, and summer at little beach street bakery, all international bestsellers. Its name, as well as trying to express a cordial welcome to all book lovers, intends to testify to an open mind and a consuming curiosity for ideas of all kinds. Open door bookshop is home to thousands of used books a very decent selection of guidebooks which were at a discount price of 3eur at the time of our visit, a whole wall dedicated to books on art, philosophy, politics and other humanistic sciences and a whole other wall filled with a surprisingly rich and tasty selection of fiction works. Nov 14, 2015 think outside the box when shopping for souvenirs and head to galleria spazio 40 for one of a kind pieces made by local artists. Almost corner bookstore dermot oconnell has made his cozy shop a neighborhood destination.
Relais le clarisse a trastevere is an ideal home away from home that offers quality accommodation and great service. Taverna trilussa, rome trastevere updated 2020 restaurant. Think outside the box when shopping for souvenirs and head to galleria spazio 40 for one of a kind pieces made by local artists. Long a standby for english books in trastevere, the corner bookstore has just moved from its original location and is now larger, neater, and better lit. The corner bookstore long a standby for english books in trastevere, the corner bookstore has just moved from its original location and is now larger, neater, and better lit. Almost corner bookshop via del moro, 45 trastevere mon thurs 10am7. The almost corner bookshop 10122014 if you are looking for a guide of rome, a novel to read in one of the beautiful parks of the eternal city. From handcrafted jewellery to hand painted works of art, their mementos make the perfect gifts. Used and rare books in english, italian and french. Feb 11, 2016 the bookshop on the corner by jenny colgan is a 2016 william morrow paperbacks publication. The bookshop on the corner book king county library. One afternoon, ninas boss announces that two waste collection trucks will arrive to take all the remaining books shes seemingly unaware that all those leftover reads will never fit in two trucks. Trastevere books jenny and heather have truly spiced up vegan cuisine, making it modern, appealing and approachable for anyone looking to eat healthy food without sacrificing flavor chef tal ronnen, new york times bestselling author, the conscious cook. Across town in trastevere, the almost corner has large poetry and history.
With its wideopen piazzas, meandering streets, weathered renaissance buildings, and overgrown personality, its become an irresistible mecca for visitors. Wonderful english vintage bookshop in trastevere open from early 70s. Choice of books, both brand new, and second hand is. Conveniently located, the property is a 30minute drive from the airport and just 0. The writing is engaging as colgan captures the feeling of the small community, the dances, the people, the books.
If dermot oconnell of the almost corner bookshop in rome were not. Trastevere is one of romes most colorful areas and is often referred to as a real roman neighborhood. Its in rome, at via della lungaretta 23 trastevere bookshop in rome. Its name translates to beyond the tiber and refers to its location on the west bank of the tiber or tevere in italian. Find a great selection of books about rome from the almost corner bookshop via del moro, 45 in trastevere. In fact, i drop in often to sign stock, so this adorable shop is a reliable source yearround. I instantly took a liking to sarah, not only for her obsessive passion and love for all things books but because i could relate to her in so many wonderful ways. I instantly took a liking to sarah, not only for her obsessive passion and love for all things books but because i could relate to. Sep 20, 2016 the bookshop on the corner by jenny colgan. Vial della lungaretta 23 tel 06 589 6478 trastevere santa susanna library run by volunteers from romes englishlanguage catholic church, the library boasts more than 20,000 volumes in english, including a good selection of current novels, books about rome and italy, and a childrens section. Nov 29, 2016 find a great selection of books about rome from the almost corner bookshop via del moro, 45 in trastevere. The almost corner bookshop has a wide selection of fiction works and also carries books on roman history, art, archaeology, and many other subjects. There is a train station nearby and almost corner bookshop is also easily accessible.
Its heartwarming and heart wrenching at the same time, filled with nostalgia for something lost that will never come again. In trastevere you will find this gem of a bookshop. In this valentine to readers, librarians, and booklovers the world over, the new york timesbestselling author of little beach street bakery returns with a funny, moving new novel for fans of nina georges the little paris bookshop. You can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property. View all attractions near almost corner bookshop on tripadvisor. Determined to make a new life for herself, nina moves to a sleepy village many miles away. Just a few steps from piazza santa maria in trastevere, this little bookshop is the perfect place to go to escape the hectic pace of city life and get lost in a good book for a couple hours. Selling secondhand books at fantastic prices, the open door bookshop, run by the same family for over 40 years, is one of the most popular places in rome to discover a. Located on the popular via del moro, here is where. The old aberdeen book shop secondhand bookshop, bookshop.
This story was an absolute joy from beginning to end. The bookshop on the corner is a romantic story filled with awkward characters to fall in love with. The angloamerican book company is actually two bookstores, both on via delle vite. Beautiful scenic descriptions without being overly wordy. The open door bookshop has operated in rome, italy for more than twenty years.
English language books in rome at the almost corner bookshop. Choice of books, both brand new, and second hand is admirable. Trastevere was once consisdered an insiders neighborhood favored by workingclass romans and travelers who wanted to avoid the crowds and soak up the authentic atmosphere. Vicolo del piede 31, trastevere, rome, italy, 00153 see map. Its in rome, at via della lungaretta 23 trasteverethis is real. The small bookshop is located on a street that is currently more famous for its bars than its literature. In the bookshop on the corner, rebecca first introduces the reader to sarah smith, owner of the only bookshop in her tiny little town ashford, connecticut.
They can also order anything you cant find there directly. Pairing a reader with that perfect book is her passion and also her job. Jenny is married with three children and lives in london and scotland. Best art museums, bookstores, fleak markets in rome. The owner, claire, and her staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Almost corner bookshop shopping in rome likealocal guide. It is very well stocked and the service is excellent. We are attracted by the unusual and even the bizarre.
Sometimes youre lucky enough to find a book that reminds you why. Trastevere is an enclave of entertainment a rotating set of street performers. I love beautiful museums, usually with more contemporary art. It is the only bookshop in rome owned and run by native english speakers, with a staff from england, scotland and ireland, always friendly and willing. Trastevere apartments entire apartment rome deals, photos.