Bookstores in Puerto Rico are gems that hold stories, culture and community. We covered the metropolitan area from corner to corner, from Bayamón to Old San Juan, to share six local bookstores you can visit in the metro area.
Looking for more options near you? Explore 9 more bookstores around the Island here.
There are bookstores, and then there is The Bookmark PR. With locations in Santurce, San Patricio Plaza and Hatillo, this space for books and gatherings has become one of readers' favorite spots. Beyond books and the coffee you can grab, this bookstore is known for its events: workshops, conversations with writers, meetups and all the literary jangueo that enriches this community.
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
You can find the magic of a good book at this cultural space. Librería Mágica curates the best of literature in a selection of titles gathered from across the Island and the world, delivering unforgettable stories to its visitors. Its collection of used books, carrying the scent of shared memory, will bring you back to travel through the magic of paper.
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Norberto Gonzalez built his bookstore as a home for readers of all ages. From its first location in Rio Piedras, it became a refuge and resource for students. Now, with a second location on the third floor of Plaza Las Américas, the home has expanded and hosts local authors who present their work every week. Educational publications are also available at this location.
The family keeps growing, and authors and readers come together in this literary refuge designed to bring you back.
This bookstore specializes in children's and young adult literature. Leo Leo offers a welcoming atmosphere and a space to spark children's curiosity about reading. Here you will find heavily illustrated titles, as well as classic editions and educational materials. Its official Instagram page also includes recommendations and tips for finding the right book for a child. They ship throughout the Island and the United States.
Sheltered by the walled city, this bookstore has been around for more than 15 years with a catalog that spans every genre, with novels, poetry and essays standing out among them. Walking its aisles, you will feel surrounded by shelves that rise with books, making it hard to choose just one.
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Start reading a new book!
The good thing about this list of local bookstores in the metro area is that you now have plenty of reasons to complete your #ReadingChallenge.
Cover photo: @tulibreríalaesquina (Instagram)
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