One of the first things I do when I arrive in a new city (after getting over the jet leg and having a good cup of tea, that is) is go on the hunt for bookshops. And I did just that in Prague when I paid a visit to Shakespeare & Sons.
Shakespeare & Sons is a very charming bookshop in the Mala Strana district. It was an easy and scenic walk from the historic square.
The two floors with an abundant selection of books in English made my heart sing! I came out of the bookshop with two special books.
Czech Fairtyales is beautifully illustrated and filled with stories that are just as beautiful to read. I think it’s a children’s book, but if you love reading fairy tales you’ll enjoy this book very much.
I also found a rare copy of A Mountain of Gems – Fairy Tales of the Peoples of the Soviet Land on top of a stack of books in a corner. (This is why I love, love, love independent bookshops.)
I’ve been enjoying reading the various fairy tales in this book. It’s a very touching read because children are children no matter where you go and no matter the politics.
So, what have you been reading? xoxo, Jane
16 thoughts on “Shakespeare & Sons Bookshop in Prague”
the #1 Itinerary
Great post 🙂
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Jane Rosebery
Thank you!! Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
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the #1 Itinerary
No problem 🙂 check out my blog when you get the chance 😄
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ourcrossings
That’s what I do, too! I love books and bookstores and libraries, and always find time to track down the best ones in every city I get to pass through
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Jane Rosebery
I love this! Me too! Which one has been your favorite bookshop or library in your travels? A few years ago I was in NYC and went to visit The Morgan Library. It was incredible.
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londonlifewithliz
I’m currently reading ‘The Corset’ by Laura Purcell – and am loving it. Purcell is an excellent writer and the plot had me hooked from page one.
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Jane Rosebery
I just looked it up and it gave me chills. It looks like an incredible read. I’m going to see if my library has it. I love to sew so I’m a bit captivated already. Thank you for the idea!
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londonlifewithliz
I really hope you enjoy it; I’m finding it to be a great read. I have to admit that I was partly drawn in by its gorgeous cover: shallow of me, I know.
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Jane Rosebery
It’s not shallow. I think we all judge a book by its cover. Teehee.
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londonlifewithliz
🙂 🙂 🙂
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carmen
Love your photos, always so artistic! As for children’s books, I grew up with two German books: Max and Moritz (two mischievous little boys) and Struwwelpeter (which I was able to recite off by heart). When reading to my children, I preferred Winnie the Pooh. 🙂
❤️carmen
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Jane Rosebery
Oh gosh, I grew up with both of those books too!! I grew up in Germany and came to the US as a teen. Anyway, those books scared me then and sometimes I still get visions of the punishments Max and Moritz had to have. Eak! A few years ago I was at the Morgan Library in NYC and they had original copies of a vintage Max and Moritz book. Brought back so many memories.
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carmen
They were scary for sure, that’s why I preferred reading Winnie the Pooh to my kids. On the positive side, I never sucked my thumb or played with matches. 😉
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Jane Rosebery
Hahaha funny girl!
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carmen
Only someone who’s read Struwwelpeter would understand that joke!
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