Top 5
Jerusalem bookstores
By
LOREN MINSKY
ITRAVELJERUSALEM.COM TEAM01/24/2012 15:47
It’s perfect weather to snuggle up with a good read,
so head to these places for an excellent selection of
books.
1. Book Gallery
This bookstore is a must for book lovers who love nothing
more than the sight and smell of used books. The largest second-hand bookstore
in Israel, this store claims to stock over 500,000 books and specializes in
rare, antique and second-hand books in English, Hebrew and German.Book Gallery is situated on trendy cobble-stoned Shatz Street,
and is an exciting multi-room store with comfortable chairs, relaxing music
and a wonderful ambiance. The store assistants are eager to help track down
books that you’re looking for.
6 Shatz Street
(02) 623-1087
2. Steimatsky
Steimatsky is the largest bookstore chain in the country, and though it’s
commercial and lacking in a certain "X-factor", it makes up for it
with a wide selection of English fiction and non-fiction books as well as
international magazines. There are Steimatsky stores dotted around Jerusalem and the stores offer great
discounts and deals from time to time.
Various locations throughout the city
(02) 625-0155
3. M. Pomeranz Bookseller
Pomeranz
in the center of town claims to house the largest number of Jewish holy books
in English, and stock everything from well-known books and contemporary Jewish
authors to lesser-known works by minor Hassidic Rabbis. It's a great place to
enjoy Jewish music, a muffin and a cup of coffee while browsing their vast
selection. If you prefer to hibernate, you can also search and buy online.
5 Be’eri Street
(02) 623-5559
4. Munther’s Book Shop
The grand American
Colony Hotel in east Jerusalem has long
been the hotel of choice for journalists, diplomats and
writers from around the world including Leon Uris and John Le Carre. Munther’s
specializes in the region’s fascinating history, religions and cultures, and
also has a wide selection of English bestsellers. Munther’s regularly holds
author signings.
1 Louis Vincent Street
(02) 627-9777
5. Olam Qatan
This
quaint store situated just off Emek Refaim Street has just re-opened and
features a great selection of first-hand and second-hand spiritual,
Kabbalistic, new age and healing books in English that you’ll struggle to find
elsewhere in Jerusalem. The owner has a great knowledge of the books and the
subject matter that he sells, which he happily shares with the store’s loyal
clientele as well as newcomers.
54 Emek Refaim Street
(02) 563-7507
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