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Desperate Literature

    Information

    Close to Plaza de Santo Domingo between Opera and Callao you will find this second-hand bookstore specialized in international literature that has a large selection of books in English and other foreign languages.

    Although most of their books are fiction, poetry, crime novels and science fiction you can also find history books, books on philosophy, art, science, sociology, film, music and Eastern religions. They also have a section of children’s books and books for young adults.

    Wanting to promote culture, they organize exhibitions, lectures, meeting and all kinds of cultural events.

    Last updated: 10/09/2018
    Practical Information
    Shop
    Address
    Calle
    de Campomanes, 13
    28013
    Tourist area
    Sol / Gran Vía
    Telephone
    (+34) 911 88 80 89
    Fax
    Metro
    Santo Domingo (L2)
    Callao (L3, L5)
    Ópera (L2, L5, R)
    Bus
    25, 39, 75, 146, 147, 148
    Cercanías (local train)
    Madrid-Sol
    BiciMAD bike-share scheme

    Docking stations: 22, 23

    Opening times

    Sun - Fri: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm/ 4:30 pm – 10:30 pm

    Saturday: 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

    Type
    Bookshops

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