Hi, I'm new to Shanghai and I did not bring many books with me from the U.S. when I came here. I like to read quite a bit, but have not had much luck at the couple of bookstores I've been to. The ones I went to would only have maybe like 2-3 shelves of English books, and they were mostly classics like "Robinson Crusoe" and stuff. Does anyone know of any bookstores that have better selections of books in English? Could you give me the address? That would be very helpful, thanks in advance.

Chaterhouse, basement floor of Times Sq on central huaihai Rd in Puxi.

Chaterhouse Booktrader, Shop B1-E, Shanghai Times Square, 93 Huaihai Zhong Lu (上海市淮海中路９３号大上海时代广场B1-E店), Tel: 6391-8237

Yes, I think that's all the bookstore you'll need although there are other sources. And Amazon is extremely efficient also. Takes just 4-5 days from the UK. I assume the same from US.

There are a few good stores around Shanghai.

The largest is the Foreign Languages Bookstore.
390 Fuzhou Lu - 390 福州路 (not to far from Nanjing East Metro Stop)

The 1st floor has Chinese learning and popular books, a rather large selection. The 4th floor has even more books for traveling, classics, slightly older releases, and kids

Another good one is a Bookstore on Wuding Road
555 Wuding Lu - 555 武定路

Has a smaller selection, but has some books you won't find at a Chinese bookstore. Also, it is a sister store to about 5 others spread around Shanghai. If you go there you can get a bookmark with all of the stores on it.

yu888 wrote:Chaterhouse, basement floor of Times Sq on central huaihai Rd in Puxi.

Chaterhouse Booktrader, Shop B1-E, Shanghai Times Square, 93 Huaihai Zhong Lu (上海市淮海中路９３号大上海时代广场B1-E店), Tel: 6391-8237

Finally made my way over to Charterhouse, with great expectations, considering all the fine things I've heard about it, on this site and elsewhere. I went looking for a very popular modern classic.

Now who's pulling whose chain here? I've been to airports with better bookstores - although I must say Charterhouse boasts airport prices. Not only did they not have what I was looking for, they didn't have a single book by the world famous, Nobel prize winning author in question.

Headed north to Fuzhou Lu, to everyone's favorite punching bag, the Foreign Languages Bookstore, and found exactly what I wanted.

happy for ya, mate..

orphee wrote:Now who's pulling whose chain here? I've been to airports with better bookstores - although I must say Charterhouse boasts airport prices. Not only did they not have what I was looking for, they didn't have a single book by the world famous, Nobel prize winning author in question.

Which is not the DL by any chance?

2nd hand book club in Shanghai. 400 English books available each for 20RMB. All proceed goes to Charity.

PM me your email and I'll send you the updated list... More info with the link bellow

http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/MDForum-vi ... 7274.phtml

Andreas wrote:Which is not the DL by any chance?

What's DL?

^ Oh. Never mind. I get it. No, it wasn't him.

How about Garden Books on Change Le Rd (just near cnr Shan Xi Nan Rd). Two floors of books plus a nice cafe.

Adrienne

The book store in the Super Brand Mall in Lujiazui also has a small but ok English book section.

Don't forget this Saturday 7th March.

The American Women's Club are be holding their Book Fair at Seasons Villas in Pudong. It runs 10am till 2.30pm.

Should be a good chance to get some new reading materials. Don't forget to bring a bag to carry your loot home. I can't wait, there is a desperate need for cheap English books here.

Kim C
Kim C

This thread is quite old, is there any new recommendations? seems like things happen in Shanghai

1. Don't go to the rip-off bookstores. Buy fake off the street - a fraction of the price. Don't line the pockets of money-grubbers who exploit expats' need for literature in their language.

2. Download eBooks using a torrent and get them printed out cheaply.

3. Order from bookdepository.com - free shipping anywhere.

4. Go to bookswaps, swap with friends, or exchange at places like Bell Cafe, Boonna, and iiit cafe.

carlon78 wrote:Order from bookdepository.com - free shipping anywhere.

That's dot co.uk

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk

have to agree. used book depository even in NZ and it was heaps cheaper.. and the service is awesome!!