Sterling is a bit more expensive and doesnt have as large a. The second largest english bookstore in brussels is sterling books. Literary city guide brussels, belgium eat this poem. On the other side of rue neuve lies another paradise for book lovers. Sterling books the english bookshop in the heart of brussels. Sterling is brussels largest independent englishlanguage bookstore, packed with more than 40,000 titles. Sterling bookshop great selection of english language books and magazines. The 20 best boutique hotels in brussels boutiquehotel. If you like to see books before buying, or you are in a rush, here are the opening hours, addresses etc. Antique bookshop degheldere, started in 1976, with now more than 100.
She blogs about brussels, books and baking at ceci nest pas une cuisine. In the 1940s, it was taken over by the germans, soon to become an officers mess when the. Due to the new government regulations, sterling is now obliged to close from now until at least 5 april. A native of detroit, michigan, jeannette moved to brussels in 1997 intending to stay three years. What to buy in brussels, belgium brussels travel guides. All english bookshops brussels antwerp belgium all. A brussels library with english books expat guide to. A favourite amongst the international community of brussels, our shop has a long history of providing the locals with exciting reads.
Belgiums libraries and bookstores are not just for hunting our foreignlanguage books. Having talked to chefs and farmers, historians and curators up and down the country, anna jenkinson and neil evans have put together a book of recipes and stories that explain belgium s love affair with food. The 10 best expatfriendly bookshops in brussels the bulletin. In line with the eus new general data protection regulation, weve set out more detail below. Brussels, the center and capital of europe, offers so much to tourists that many people find it hard to stay for only a short amount of time. If you prefer not to come into town, we can send all orders by post within belgium. Sterling all english bookshops brussels antwerp belgium. There is another big english bookshop, sterling books, next to the southern end of rue neuve, at 39, rue fosse aux loups wolves ditch. Books set in belgium showing of 192 the lady and the unicorn by. Maxiclean rue royale 184, brussels, belgium rated 3. Click here for online english bookstores with free english books delivery all over brussels and even elsewhere in belgium.
The best libraries and bookstores in belgium expatica. The best englishlanguage bookshop in brussels is waterstones, located at 7175, boulevard adolphe max, a stones throw from city2 shopping centre and inno department store in the northern part of rue neuve. One of the mustsees is the comic strip museum, where youll view tintin comics and learn about other european comic books. Hotels that are so unique and beautiful that you do not want to leave your room. Thanks so much for your patience over the last few months, and please accept. If youre looking to stock up for the holidays or just fill the space on your shelves with great reads, here are the top 10 worthwhile bookshops for booklovers in brussels. A gem of a secondhand bookstore in brussels tripadvisor. Open since 1997 in the heart of the city, we stock a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, plus newspapers, magazines, greetings cards, gifts, audiobooks and dvds.
Brussels can point to a large number of libraries that offer a range of public services. Englishlanguage bookshop with comfy sofas and a kids play area. Third international workshop, ants 2002, brussels, belgium, september 1214, 2002. Sterling is a bit more expensive and doesnt have as large a selection as waterstones, but they do have some more unique choices. The childrens library contains a large selection of books and comics in english for. Youll find newspapers, magazines, fiction and childrens books on the ground floor.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Sterling books is located in wolvengracht 38 fosse aux loups. These days its limited to two rather small rooms and theres no coffee corner, but its still a good address to. Shopping in brussels brussels travel guide eupedia. We also guide you to the best restaurants, cafes, cocktail bars and other places nearby.
Ordering books online is still much cheaper even for one book including delivery, but of course you have to wait a few days for delivery. English books and bookshops in brussels thisissuperserious. Historical landmarks, beer houses, and art museums are just some of the many things to do in brussels. Sterling books wolvengracht 23, brussels, belgium rated 4.
Click on the links below for more information on bookstores in brussels. Centrally located, sterling books is considered to be one of the largest independent english language bookstores in belgium. Operating for over 10 years since 1997, it has established itself as one of the premier locations for people in need of english language reading material in belgium s capital. Sterling books is the largest independent english bookshop in brussels. Sterling books takes privacy seriously, and we only take the very limited information we need. Join facebook to connect with sterling staff and others you may know. Proceedings lecture notes in computer science by marco dorigo, gianni di caro, michael sampels, belgium ants 200 2002 brussels and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A guide for the bookworm from the classics to travel guides to specialty books, brussels, belgium has a lot to offer the avid reader. Waterstones to find out more about bookstores in brussels, read our report.
For books, brussels is blessed with its own branch of waterstones in fact, it was the first english language bookstore in the city, where you can find a rich selection of english books, magazines and newspapers. As well be working with a much smaller number of staff, please note our new, reduced opening hours, including an hours break at lunch and closing 30 minutes earlier. Sterling books the english bookshop in the heart of. Sterling english bookshop brussels, opening hours, address and phone. The eyewitness brussels pocket map and guide is packed with details of the best sights in brussels, area by area, and the best cities beyond brussels including bruges, antwerp, ghent and neighbouring areas. Buy your copy of one or all four titles at sterling books and receive a 10% discount when you mention nicolas book club.
What is a really good book about the history of belgium and. Pulitzerprizewinning chronicle of the outbreak of world war i and events along the western front, including belgium. I find their travel literature section particularly good. Sterling books the english bookshop in the heart of brussels home. Sterling is brussels largest independent englishlanguage bookstore. Take the wooden staircase up and discover the cookery books, travel guides, business literature, dictionaries and much more. The retail bookstores, especially in brussels, are almost always more expensive than online shops. Sterling books 38, rue fosse aux loups brussels belgium. We never pass data to advertisers, and you can request, amend or delete your information at any time.
Sterling books used to be spread over two floors and had a nice coffe corner. Aug 09, 2014 it is illegal to take practical lessons without a provisional license, none of the reputable schools will allow a student to do so. Smith, famous for its tearoom, trading books, magazines and stationery. I personally prefer sterling since it is a bit smaller. Feb 24, 2020 the secondhand bookstore bouquinerie thomas on rue froissart, off rondpoint schuman, is ideally located for those visiting one of the museums in the cinquantenaire park or the socalled european quarter of brussels housing the institutions of the european union the council, the commission and the european parliament, or for those attending a conference at the borschette congress. If you prefer buying books, there are two stores i know of in brussels dedicated to books in english. Also in brussels is sterling books, an excellent, independent shop, which interestingly bases prices on current exchange rates. To learn more about belgium past and present, check out some of these books and films. Not far from waterstones, you can find sterling books. The grand place or central square of brussels has a history that reaches back to the tenth century, and the fantastically ornate guildhalls make excellent photo opportunities. Discover 11 of the best independent bookshops in belgium, steadily. English books in brussels my favourite book stores. Sterling books brussels, belgium shopping lonely planet. King leopolds ghost by adam hochschild, stupeur et tremblements by amelie nothomb, het verdriet van belgie by hugo claus, war.