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  1. A

    Gandhi Galerna

    If you wear black and keep your mouth shut you might pass for one of the local intellectuals, academics, artists and writers who make this bookshop their second home. Among the philosophy and literature volumes, you’ll find tango books and a diverse selection of Latin American music, from rock nacional (Argentine rock) to Brazilian samba.

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  2. B

    Kel Ediciones

    It’s mostly books in English that you’ll find lining the shelves in this bookstore. Subjects include literature, travel, cooking, philosophy, art, history and religion, along with novels and dictionaries. You might find Lonely Planet guides lining the shelves as well.

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  3. C

    Boutique del Libro

    Take a break from all that shopping at this little sanctuary, and glance through a book or two. If you don’t read Spanish there are a couple of shelves with quality English titles, and the café in back (with cute outside patio) is a perfect excuse for a sit-down.

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  4. D

    Librería Alberto Casares

    This bookstore has been specialising in antique books for collectors and bibliophiles since 1975. It also carries old maps, manuscripts and historical documents; they'll search for a particular item and ship it internationally.

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  5. Librería de Avila

    Booklovers should check out the Librería de Avila, established in 1785 it’s BA’s oldest bookstore.

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  6. E

    Walrus Books

    The best English-language bookstore for quality new and used literature and nonfiction.

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