Book shopping in Brussels
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De Reyghere Reisboekhandel
Poring over the huge range of travel guides in English, Dutch and French at this specialised travel bookshop is guaranteed to give you itchy feet. Its adjoining sister store has general nonfiction, novels and English newspapers.
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Nicola’s Bookshop
Specialising in world literature translated into English, this welcoming independent bookshop runs readings, author signings and poetry events. There’s a small tearoom attached.
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Brüsel
Chic comic-book shop named after a book by one of Belgium's best-known contemporary comic artists, François Schuiten. Comics with English translations available.
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De Striep
Look for Thibaut Vandorselaer’s wonderful illustrated guides at this colourful comic shop. There’s also a comprehensive collection in Dutch, French and English.
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Sterling Books
There’s a fantastic selection of travel guides on the 1st floor of this friendly English-language bookshop, plus a good range of history and art books.
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Copyright
Adjacent to the fashion museum, MoMu, this specialist bookshop stocks fashion, art and architecture tomes in a minimalist whitewashed space.
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Mekanik Strip
This superb comic shop has a little art gallery upstairs, and has initiated Antwerp’s own Comic Mural Route.
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Galerie Bortier
Galerie Bortier opened in 1848 and it is well worth a look, particularly if you're into second-hand books.
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Boutique Tintin
No prizes for guessing the star of this comic shop, which stocks albums galore and cute merchandise.
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Waterstones
This British emporium has Brussels’ most comprehensive range of English-language books.
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Évasions 1
Buys and sells all sorts of books. Expect floor-to-ceiling stacks.
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