The Best Independent Bookstores in Tbilisi
Georgia has a long publishing history. Some of its writers are world-renowned and have been translated into different languages. Literature here has always been a big part of the culture, and the independent bookstores scattered across Tbilisi add a unique flair to the city. Bookworms will discover exciting finds in these stores to keep you company during your journey throughout the country.
1. Prospero's Books and Caliban's Coffeehouse
Bookstore
2. Parnasi
Parnasi is one of those bookstores that offers a wide variety of both local and English-language books in a small space. Recent bestsellers, fiction, history, and movie tie-in books are few of the genres you can find here at a reasonable price.
22 Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue, Tbilisi, Georgia, +995 322 25 02 55
3. Santa Esperanza
Opened in 2005, Santa Esperanza is located near the newly renovated Agmashenebeli Avenue and offers books from all the publishing houses that operate in the country. The choice of books in Georgian exceeds the English-language books, but you can still find some here.
12 Saint Petersburg Street, Tbilisi, Georgia, +995 0322 10 25 53
4. Bukinisturi Book House
Bookstore
5. Book House on Bakhtrioni
Book House on Bakhtrioni is a small independent bookshop that also encompasses a small café to create a pleasant, peaceful atmosphere for you to pick up a book and start reading over a cup of coffee, tea, soft drinks, or even wine. Besides buying books, you can purchase various gifts for your book-loving friends or family members.
11 Bakhtrioni Street, Tbilisi, Georgia, +995 322 33 28 18
6. Bakur Sulakauri Publishing House Bookstore
Bookstore, Shop
7. Ligamus
Bookstore
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