Írók Boltja

Frommer's Review

The "Writers' Bookshop" -- a true literary center with a rich history, first-rate literary events, and inspired window displays -- is a mecca for writers, readers, and curious bystanders. In the first half of the last century the store was the popular Japanese Coffee House, a popular literary coffeeshop, then became the Spark Bookstore around 1955, during the Communist era. The shop's name was changed around 1958, and was state-run until 1991, when 14 employees became the co-owners during the privatization of state-owned business. It is now practically an institution, and Hungarian authors such as Péter Nádas, Péter Eszterházy, and Nobel-prize winner Imre Kertész have read here. Almost all events are held in Hungarian, but the store has a nice selection of English-language books, plus a cozy in-store coffee corner. Open Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm.

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