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Nemi Zapata
A fair-trade store that sells products made by Zapatista communities: weavings, embroidery, coffee and honey, EZLN cards, posters and books.
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Librería Teorema
One of several secondhand bookstores on this stretch, with shelves stretching as far as the eye can see, packed with dusty titles. Dig around (or ask the appropriately elderly owner) where the English books are; there are a few, particularly cookbooks.
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Global Book
A rare all-English-language bookshop with a solid collection of literature, bonkbusters, bestsellers, coffee-table tomes on art and design, children’s books and travel guides, including Lonely Planet; includes a cafeteria.
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Librería Dante
Has a small selection of paperbacks in English, as well as some guidebooks, and a large selection of archaeology books in English, French, German and Spanish. The company has other branches throughout the city.
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Fama
Fama has a good selection of domestic and international newspapers and magazines. You'll also find a variety of international books, Mexican road maps and atlases, and racy swimsuits if you left yours at home.
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Nalanda Libros
This well-established bookstore specializes in esoteric and religious books, with a healthy selection in English. There are DVDs of sacred music to put you in the mellow mood.
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PJ’s Book Bodega
A large collection of new and used books in English, Spanish and other languages. PJ’s also rents surfboards and shows a free double feature every night.
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La Torre de Papel
English-language newspapers and magazines are sold at La Torre de Papel, which also stocks newspapers from around Mexico.
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Bella Época
One of the largest bookstores in Latin America; shelves books, CDs and DVDs inside an impressive art deco–style cultural center.
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Librería Pegaso
Inside the Casa Lamm; carries Spanish-language titles with a small English literature section, plus some Lonely Planet guides.
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Gandhi
Citywide chain with a voluminous range of texts on Mexico and Mexico City. There's another central branch at Madero 32.
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Libros y Arte
Located at the Instituto Cultural de Cabañas, this bookstore has art and children's books in Spanish and English.
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Alma Libre
Has more than 20,000 new and used books. The friendly owners are also a great resource for information about the area.
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Libros Soluna
Selection includes maps and Lonely Planet guides. There’s a second branch down the road at Real de Guadelupe 31.
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Librería El Día
Loads of books on Mexican history and culture, all in Spanish. Good place to pick up independent newspapers.
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Librería Cultural del Centro
This central bookstore has a great selection of cultural titles, some of which are in English.
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Sanborns
Downstairs from the dining room is a rack with English language magazines, maps and books.
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Libros Libros Books Books
Has a fair selection of magazines and books (including Lonely Planet guides) in English.
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Gandhi
The large San Ángel branch of this popular chain has outlets on both sides of Quevedo.
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Casa Terán
Good bookstore in lovely setting; Mexican cultural center and patio café also here.
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Librería Universitaria
Sells English-language books about Oaxaca and Mexico, as well as some maps.
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Gandhi
Citywide chain with a voluminous range of texts on Mexico and Mexico City.
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Librería Madero
Mexican history, art and architecture, including many secondhand titles.
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