From charming bookstores to literary cafés, Monterrey has everything for book lovers: here are our favorites!
Undoubtedly, books are extraordinary objects that allow us to travel to other places, to know every corner of the characters’ minds and to live stories in a different way. Do you like them as much as we do? Learn about the best places for book fans in Monterrey so you don’t miss out on your dose of literature.
From charming bookstores to literary cafés, Monterrey has everything for book lovers: here are our favorites!
Tilde Editores.
This is more than a bookstore, it is a space where authors can present their works, where they give workshops and where they publish books. They also have a film club with commentaries by various authors. A place where books and art are the excuse to coexist.
Conarte Bookstore.
You are probably familiar with the famous reading space of this bookstore, to the extent that the U.S. publication Wired included it among the 10 most beautiful libraries in the world. In addition to books, you will find all kinds of artistic expressions to strengthen the culture of the state.
📍José Mariano Abasolo 1024, Centro
The Blue Book.
Your next reading can also take care of the planet. The Blue Book is a project where most of the copies are second-hand. This is the ideal place to trade, donate or get a discount for those books you no longer use so someone else can take advantage of them.
📍Plutarco Elías Calles 419 / General Info here
Itinerant Bookstore.
The pandemic was also a time to create and this project proves it. A way to reactivate the cultural scene, it is now a space to acquire new and used books. There are also exhibitions, open mic sessions and various workshops to learn skills such as painting or engraving.
Bookstore “El Libro Barato” (The Cheap Book).
Old bookstores will always be a good refuge for book lovers. El Libro Barato has an extensive collection ranging from academic texts to your favorite novel. You can also find old and rare books.
Fondo de Cultura Económica.
The FCE Bookstore, Fray Servando Teresa de Mier, is an institution for reading and culture enthusiasts. A great place to find the classics and new releases, as well as enjoy activities such as storytelling, concerts and book presentations.
Books, Coffee and Details.
Another great place with a lot of attitude. Books and coffee are the best companions and here you can enjoy a delicious coffee or a piece of bakery, along with your favorite reading. Undoubtedly, a great option to visit if you are in the center of our city.
📍José María Morelos 949-991, Barrio Antiguo, Centro