Book shopping in Dublin
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Waterstone’s
Although it is large and multistoried, Waterstone’s somehow manages to maintain that hide-in-a-corner ambience that book lovers adore. The broad selection of books is supplemented by five bookcases of Irish fiction, in addition to poetry, drama, politics and history. Waterstone’s hosts book signings every Thursday evening; check the board outside for details.
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Eason’s – Hanna’s Bookshop
It’s across the street from the side entrance to Trinity College, so conveniently this large bookshop specialises in academic tomes, but you’ll also find a good selection of other books. In the basement is a massive stationery shop.
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Murder Ink
All manner of murder mystery and crime novels are available in this specialist bookshop that has categorisation down to a fine art – choose from historical mystery, romantic crime, sci-fi mystery, true crime and more.
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Book Fair
Bad, secondhand potboilers, sci-fi books, picture books and other assorted titles invite you to rummage about on Saturday afternoons. If you look hard enough, you’re bound to find something worthwhile.
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Forbidden Planet
Science-fiction and fantasy specialist, with books, videos, comics, magazines, figurines and posters. Just the place for those Mr Spock ears or a Star Wars light sabre.
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Trinity Library Shop
The big sellers are the titles on the Book of Kells, but you can also get all kinds of other mementos and curios.
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Irish Museum of Modern Art Gift Shop
Offers a comprehensive selection of coffee-table books on Irish contemporary art.
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National Gallery Gift Shop
Sells books covering the whole history of Irish and European art.
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