The Munich Readery Secondhand English Books

The Munich Readery is a book lover’s paradise! The bookstore offers a huge variety of books across all genres, making it easy to find something for every taste. The cozy sofas add to the charm, creating a perfect space to relax and enjoy reading.

I just came here for the first time today. I love buying books on my travels, and this place is exactly what I'm looking for. Not only do they have a quality selection of books (of all genres!), but they've made the space incredibly cozy with seats available throughout the store to simply sit and read. Best of all was Emma, the resident doggo. She was so sweet and calm, and every time the door opened she would get excited to see who it was. I love shops like this. Why can't we all bring our dogs to work? What a better world it would be.

Love this hidden gem! Such a cosy atmosphere where you can browse books, even chill on a couch, enjoy a coffee! Such few places for English books in Munich so very grateful for this space! Can highly recommend :) also hosting some super cool events such as writing workshops and readings!

Lovely place to review and immerse yourself into books, wonder in not knowing what to buy and discover the unexpected stories your heart decides. I love to just be in there to feel this atmosphere when i feel a bit lost. Most special in a unique-bookstore desert like Münich. They also gave a great return/buyback program that encourages you to love the books in a sustainable way, while nurturing the book lovers community. Also, helps me as an international student struggling with the space to store and afford multiple books at a time. Moreover, their newsletters are a must for new Müncheners since they host various events for literature lovers to come together and share their interests.

Not just a bookshop, but truly a third place for book lovers. The store itself is huge and you are bound to find your next read there, with even a rich children section. They also offer some drinks for you to relax as you browse, with a few couches among the bookshelves. You can find beautiful editions of classics as well as recent arrivals. I recommend checking out the recommendations near the entrance: the owners have impeccable taste and have not disappointed me once! Check out their website for info about donating books and events. This is truly a place to cherish!

The place is definitely true to its name. I was so happy to see so many English books here. Even though I couldn’t find the books that were searching for, the entire collection here was pretty great. Ambience was perfect for spending a lot of time reading books.

Very charming bookshop with many plants creating a cozy atmosphere. It's very well organized by genre and author's last name, so easy to find books if you know what you're looking for. They also have a shelf with award winners if you feel like getting something critically acclaimed, and you get a nice little bookmark when you make a purchase. Mind that you have to buy for at least 12 euro to pay with card.

This is a cozy bookstore with a huge selection of English books. I spent more than an hour here just to go through all of the books hoping to find some gems which I did! 😍 The owner of the store has a cute dog which is a plus for me since I love dogs.

If you didn't bring enough to read on your journey overseas you can likely find something here that is acceptable. I'm giving this place a 4* review because the owner/proprietor recommended a restaurant 2 blocks away called the Schelling Salon that was truly great. I played pool, ate smoke trout with horseradish sauce and drank beer. So, thanks. For sure... If you're an American traveling in Germany you'll find a decent used book here for a decent price.

Such a lovely little bookshop in Munich. I walked by one sunny day and found myself inside browsing their extensive inventory. The shop owner was very welcoming and his sweet pupper was there to greet every visitor. I'll definitely come back next time I'm in Munich!

I visit Munich from Georgia, USA a couple of times a year, and The Readery is my first stop. Mysteries and "literary" novels, poetry and travel stories--John has them all. Highly recommended.

I have debated getting a Kindle for a long while. So easy! So convenient! etc, etc, etc. However, it would preclude me from visiting fine little bookshops such as The Munich Readery, and this would be a shame. (Plus, I can barely care for my iphone, what on earth would become of a Kindle!?) SO for now, I stick with real books...charming, isn't it? And, I like the smell of books. The hunt of the bookstore chase. Finding something new I never thought I'd read. Watching people explore books. There is a whole culture of "real books" and typically it goes along with coffee as well, so I'm game. The Munich Readery is indeed charming. What it lacks in size it certainly makes up for in organization. The shelves are well-stocked, well-ordered...better than some "chain" bookstores I've been in. Just because it is secondhand, by no means should lead you to think that this is a mishmash/hodgepodge of book chaos. Quite the contrary, all the sections are easily found, sorted and all books are run alphabetically by author. There is also a half-price rack in the front and a "new arrival" section just to the left of the cash register. I picked up The Emperor's Children by Clair Messud to keep my jetlagged nights at bay, for just a quick 7.95 euro. New $14.95, and I'm sure at least that much via Kindle. True story. The Readery also has great events (readings, open mic, childrens story hour), and they do actually take books in exchange for store credit. Check their web site for info as the owner needs to be in if you are going to do this. Also, they have a really great policy if you bring back books to the Readery that you've purchased there, you get a nice credit on your next purchase as well (higher than another book bought elsewhere). It's like book recycling magic, and particularly great for travelers that burn through books, and locals that hate paying retail. They also have "Cafe Browse" which is a small coffee machine at the cash register where they'll whip you up a cappucino, espresso, etc while you look around. I didn't indulge, but find the sentiment and effort quite sweet and convenient. Looking for books in English in Munich? This is your place.

If there was ever a foreign city where you could find a wonderful English-language bookstore, it'd be Munich. Hence the Munich Readery, a seller of USED books whose supply of books rivals (in quantity, quality, and range) rivals that of stores in England and America. Even better: since the staff knows that many of their shoppers may just be passing through town, they offer trade-in and buy-back policies so you can save money (and not be stuck schlepping a lot of books home or to your next travel destination). Oh, and the bookstore happens to be located in a very neat part of town, Schwabing West, which is worth a stroll!

I think I had heard rumours of this bookshop, but had never seriously looked for it. I discovered it whilst experimenting with a new walk into the centre of Munich. Excellent shop, very well organised and a surprisingly wide selection of quality books. Amazingly I found precisely the book I had been looking for: The Penguin unabridged version of 'The Count of Monte Cristo', probably the best version available in English. I would tend to say that some of the books are pricey, but the offer of 40% off your next book, if you return the book in the same good condition, means that the prices are about average. I'm so pleased to have discovered this shop. I'll be visiting it regularly in future.

Amazing English second hand book shop in Munich. We're not here for very long, so I'll buy and read a few books, then take them back to get some money back, and buy a new one. And so the cycle keeps going. I think you get 40% back on each book that you bought there. Love it.

The best second hand English bookshop I think I've ever been too. It seems the owner takes lots of care in keeping the shelves stocked with good books. I spotted a bunch of titles I recently read or have been wanting to read: Knut Hamsuns Hunger, Cortázars Blowup and Hopscotch, Rilkes The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge, Charles Stross's Accelerando, Chauteubriand, Thomas Merton, etc. If you want to sell to them you have to make an appointment, which he said they don't take much and pay very little! Books you buy there can be sold back for 40%. Lots of titles seem to run at 7.95 Euro. Its his magic number.

Lovely english second hand book shop! My favourite place in all of Munich ! Spend so many hours in here browsing through the books, and never leave empty handed! The staff working here are really friendly and helpful ! When you finish reading the books you can even bring them back and get a discount on the next book you buy! Well worth a visit!

The best English bookshop in Munich. Wonderful atmosphere. Great friends.

The selection of novels at the Munich Readery is astounding- I nearly always find what I'm looking for. Plus, the owners have terrific recommendations, often for very new and current literature. It is a nice perk that you can bring books that you've purchased back for credit to buy new books. Can't recommend this place more highly!