English Bookshops in Paris
Set in the heart of Paris on the Left Bank opposite Notre-Dame, Shakespeare and Company has grown from a bookstore into an institution. It is situated in the Latin Quarter which for centuries has been the centre of Parisian creativity and intelligentsia.
Shakespeare and Company first opened its doors in 1951. For over fifty years, the bookshop has housed numerous writers and hosted readings by published and unpublished authors. Upon entering, you will find yourself in a place Henry Miller described “A wonderland of books”.
Shakespeare and Company, Paris, is an independent bookshop and is not connected with other companies of the same name.
George Whitman is the legendary owner of Shakespeare and Company. He originally comes from Salem, Massachusetts, but for the last sixty years has made Paris his home. George is a bibliophile of such stature that he insists his guests read a book a day and believes himself to be living in a novel. At 91 years old, he has recently retired but still sits as a figurehead above his store.
One of the Library’s most popular programs, a tradition since the 1930s, is the Evenings with an Author series, which is open to members and to the general public. Dating back to the early days of the Library, this series has featured some of the most prominent writers of the 20th century.
www.americanlibraryinparis.org
Brentano’s is an American bookshop located in the Opera area.
37 avenue de l’Opera
75002 Paris
The largest choice of English books in France with more than 70 000 references available….
www.whsmith.fr
