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Book shopping in Belgium

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    International Magazine Store

    The place for foreign and local newspapers and top-selling magazines.

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    De Slegte

    Second-hand books, including English-language novels.

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    De Reyghere Reisboekhandel

    Pouring 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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  4. 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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  7. 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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    Copyright

    Adjacent to the fashion museum, MoMu, this specialist bookshop stocks fashion, art and architecture tomes in a minimalist whitewashed space.

    reviewed

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    Mekanik Strip

    This superb comic-strip shop has a little art gallery upstairs, and has initiated Antwerp's own Comic Mural Route.

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  13. 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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    Gobelijn

    Cartoon shop tucked away on a backstreet. It sports a solid line-up of Belgian and international cartoons.

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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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    FNAC

    On 1st floor of the Grand Bazar shopping centre. All-round bookshop with a strong travel section.

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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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  20. de Reyghere

    Good all-round bookshop with a separate travel section next door.

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    Stripwinkel Beo

    City's largest comic-strip shop.

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