Specialized bookstores Alsace

A place of literary delight for young and old alike! Its spearhead: foreign-language publications, particularly in German. Le Liseron is a place where a few fairies will help you find the novel, the tale, the game, the music... The aim of this children's bookshop is to share the joy of reading and the discovery of authors and illustrators in a friendly, caring atmosphere. It also organizes events and educational workshops. We wish Le Liseron a very happy 30th birthday!

The booklet was taken over in 2019 by Stéphanie, Audrey and Élodie, former employees of the bookstore for 10 years, keeping the concept that is its strength. This shop is 12,000 references for children, from cradle to high school. Inside, a vast choice of works, very well valued. In the basement, a multitude of treasures: cuddly toys, wooden toys, board games, mobiles, postcards, marbles, real puppets, spinning tops and lots of other funny wonders... The essential place to find books and games to build yourself. Meetings with authors and thematic workshops for children (writing, reading, etc.) are also organized.

Here's a corner of Japan in the heart of Mulhouse, run by the young, passionate Anaïs, who superbly bridges the gap between these two worlds! This confidential place is a delight for fans of Japanese culture! The decor is in the purest Japanese style. The shelves are overflowing with manga and related products for all tastes, including para-manga figurines and goodies. The store also features a section dedicated to fantasy, to the delight of Japanese pop culture fans.

In the house where Martin Schongauer was born, Lire et Chiner is a timeless place brimming with treasures for bibliophiles. The shelves are filled with thematically arranged books that will make you want to go hunting, because there's always a rare gem to be found. From general literature to the fine arts, via alsatics and children's literature, hard-to-find works rub shoulders with recent novels, biographies, philosophical essays and historical novels. The bookshop also boasts a fine collection of antique engravings.

This bookshop-café is a specialist in crime fiction and detective stories. With its new and second-hand books, events, games and drinks, it offers a world of its own that will delight all lovers of the genre. You will be able to find everything you are looking for and, if you are not looking for anything specific, Eric will be able to guide you according to your tastes and desires of the moment through his shelves to find the perfect book for you!

Formerly the JDBD library, Le Tigre was taken over by Nicolas Deprez. Still located along the Quai des Bateliers, you will find in this temple books of new and used comics. Notice to collectors and seasoned readers! The main asset of the place? The shop also offers derivative products such as figurines, but also animations, graphic novels and microeditions. A structure in the process of becoming a place of discovery, exchange and an actor in Strasbourg's cultural life. Feel free to follow the Tiger on social networks to keep up to date with current events (organization of events, dedications...).

The library is spacious and bright. It is the essential shop for those who are looking for rare and antique books. Here, the works are really highlighted. Martin Matrat always welcomes you with the same kindness and professionalism. A true passionate and treasure hunter, he has an astonishing collection of first editions, prints, manuscripts and alsatica. History, literature and curiosities are on the shelves. A notice to lovers of old or out of print books, hunters and collectors, the Green Mare sells her relics and rare collections all over the world.

Les Petits Ruc, opened in 2018, is a space entirely dedicated to children's literature. Albums, novels, pop-up books, documentaries, books on art, science and history, children of all ages will find something to satisfy their curiosity and thirst for learning. In this bright and airy space, the booksellers will help you find the rare pearl to fill children with wonder and give them a taste for reading, even the most recalcitrant. In addition, numerous creative objects, accessories and educational games provide a wealth of birthday gifts for your children's friends. A bookstore where you like to take your time and snoop around to discover the latest in children's literature.

On the second level of Fnac, there's a space of around 40 m²: the Kids area offers several hundred items for 0-12 year-olds: books, board games, a selection of Lego® and Playmobil®, digital readers, touch-screen tablets... all without taking too much away from the book shelves. The store has been designed to adapt to the needs of families, without forgetting direct advice, which is no longer possible with online purchases. It's a pity that the aim is purely commercial, and that the Espace Kids has not been conceived as a collective and adapted space where children can also test, discover and have fun... without parents necessarily having to go to the checkout!

Between tram stops Republic and Gallia, here is the Christian bookshop of Strasbourg, a member of the Christian Bookshops Community (CLC) present in about cities on five continents. In this place you find many references of bibles, books of religious studies and many other works on different themes such as evangelism, meditation or even the teaching follow-up (collection of prayers and children's poems for example). Booksellers are always ready to answer your questions and give you advice. The bookshop regularly organises public meetings and readings open to everyone and shares its literary novelties and cultural and religious outings from the region on its Facebook page.

Nestled in a beautiful small courtyard, a stone's throw from the cathedral, this bookstore conceals beautiful treasures. Illustrated books, old and modern, but also essays, specialized books and first editions. Even if you are not considering buying an old book, take the time to visit it to admire the leather bindings, smell the old paper. To immerse yourself in this particular atmosphere, full of history, is simply delicious. Stéphane Haegeli will guide you through the shelves and give you a lot of information. The list of books is available on their website. And if you have a beautiful work, he can estimate it, or even buy it from you.

La Capsule is a bookshop located in Colmar. Specializing in pop culture, it offers a wide selection of manga, comics and science fiction books, as well as merchandising, board games and items related to cinema, video games and drawing. Fans of Dragon Ball, Harry Potter, Studio Ghibli, HP Lovecraft, the Simpsons and Final Fantasy will find everything they need. La Capsule also organizes regular events to liven up the life of the store and make it a meeting place for young pop culture fans in Colmar.