Whether you’re a self-proclaimed Anglophile, a lover of beautiful bindings, or simply want to improve your skills in the language of Shakespeare without breaking the bank, Brussels is brimming with hidden treasures and off-the-beaten-path spots to expand your library. Here are three second-hand bookstores where literary flair goes hand in hand with great deals, a warm atmosphere, and unexpected finds. It’s the perfect time to stock up on second-hand books in English! Are you ready?
Just a stone’s throw from Place Fernand Cocq, Tulibris is a treasure trove for lovers of English-language literature. With rare editions, specialized essays, and unexpected gems, this vintage-chic secondhand bookstore invites you to browse for hours. Here, every shelf holds the promise of discovery—and perhaps even a literary love at first sight.
At NiJiNSKi, you can browse over 20,000 titles in a delightful literary jumble! English sits side by side with French and many other languages. Founded in 1992, this Brussels secondhand bookstore cultivates a sincere love for texts that have lived, gathered dust, and sometimes even carry a touch of irreverence. Here, every book has a story, and every reader is invited to write a new one.
Pêle-Mêle is Brussels’ paradise for secondhand books, catering to curious readers and bargain hunters of all kinds. Novels, essays, comics, vinyl records, or video games: here, everything is for sale, everything can be bought, at affordable prices and without any fuss. Whether online or in-store, it’s impossible to leave empty-handed (and that’s a good thing).
