Jeru-Sitters
March 23, 2017
Jerusalem’s Music Scene This April
March 30, 2017
For those of us who love reading in English, Israel can sometimes be a challenge. The regular bookstore chains here don’t have much of a selection of English books. That’s why we compiled this list of English second-hand bookstores with thousands of titles and phenomenal prices!
Tel Aviv
Halper’s
This magnificent bookstore is located right on Tel Aviv’s busy Allenby Street. Halper’s, founded by American-born Yosef in 1991, now holds about 60,000 different books for sale, in English and Hebrew as well as several additional languages.
Little Prince Bookstore and Café
The Little Prince is a great spot to both read a good book and get a good coffee. The atmosphere is similar to that of a library – take out a book, find a cozy place to sit, and read quietly. Except here you may also order some pasta or a salad to enjoy while you read!
Jerusalem
Sefer V’Sefel
In Hebrew the name of the store means: “Book and Mug,” a reference to the coffee or tea that used to be served to customers while they browsed. You will no longer get a mug, however the service is still very friendly and there are some amazing old and new English books here.
Holzer Books
Entering Holzer is an almost surreal experience: there are books absolutely everywhere. A book-lover would be in danger of getting lost here for many hours. Holzer is also known for being frequented by a variety of people from all walks of life.
The Book Gallery
The Book Gallery is the largest second-hand bookstore in Israel. It has an impressive selection of books on topics such as Israel, Zionism, Judaism, History, and Philosophy. The Book Gallery features soft music and couches to sit and read on, making the experience complete.
Aside from the books and the amazing atmosphere, each of the bookstores listed also hosts poetry readings, workshops, and other book-related events. Together and separately, the stores create a community of readers in Israel: people who love to read, buy books, and have an interest in relevant events. Feel free to visit these locations and attend the amazing events!
1 Comment
Looking for a place ot sell some of my books. Its painfull. Like loosing friends from my youth. But all things must end.