Geneva Books & Bookshops

Au Chien Bleu: Children's bookshop with a selection of books in French, English, German, Italian and other languages. Can organise children's birthday parties on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Closed on Mondays. At 43, route de Frontenex, 1207 Geneva.
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Tel: +41 (0)22 700 38 60 

Au Paradoxe Perdu: English-language comic book shop with a selection of American and Japanese imports, action figures, imported DVDs, manga and science-fiction books. Monday 13:00-18:30, Tuesday to Friday 12:00-18:30, Saturday 10:00-17:00. At 3 place de Grenus, 1201 Geneva
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Send an e-mail Tel: +41 (0)22 732 59 61 Fax: +41 (0)22 741 05 51

Balexert: Shopping centre with over 100 boutiques plus a cinema complex. English books at Naville's. Open Monday to Saturday from 09:30-19:00, Saturdays until 21:00. Food stores open at 08:30. At 27, avenue Louis Casai, 1209 Geneva.
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Tel: +41 (0)22 979 02 02 

Books Books Books: Dedicated English bookstore with thousands of titles to choose from. The store also organises book clubs for adults and children. Open Monday to Saturday from 09:00-18:00. At 12 Rue de Mercerie, Lausanne.
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Send an e-mail Tel: +41 (0)21 311 25 84 

Clare's Usborne Books: Online shop for children's books in English. Baby books, language books, puzzle books, fiction for kids of all ages and jigsaws, board and card games. Deliveries throughout Switzerland.
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Send an e-mail Tel: +41 (0)78 676 93 20 

Elipse: Selection of technical and computer books in English. Open Monday to Friday 10:00-18:45 and 09:00-18:00 on Saturdays. At 14, rue Rousseau, 1201 Geneva.
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Tel: +41 (0)22 909 89 89 

FNAC: Selection of books in English and CDs, DVDs, games and videos. Open Monday to Friday, 09:30-19:30 and 09:00-18:00 on Saturdays. At 16, rue de Rive, 1204 Geneva.
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Tel: +41 (0)22 816 12 12 

Know-it-all Passport: The ultimate English-language guide to Geneva, Vaud and neighbouring France for long-term residents and newcomers alike. Over 40 chapters of facts, figures, cultural tips, addresses and general information for everyone. See website for sales outlets.
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Les Recyclables: Cafe and second-hand bookshop with a selection of books in English. It is possible to recycle old books here. Open 09:00-18:30 every day except Sunday at 53, rue de Carouge, 1205 Geneva.
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Tel: +41 (0)22 328 23 73 

Librairie Centrale: Book store with a wide selection of books in English. At 3, rue de Meyrin, 01210 Ferney Voltaire.
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Tel: +33 (0)4 50 40 90 61 

Mon-livre-a-moi: Online shop for personalised children's storybooks in English, French, German and Spanish. The child becomes the star of the book with his name, age, town and friends integrated into the story. The book also includes a personal message on the title page
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Send an e-mail Tel: +41 (0)27 746 42 28 Fax: +41 (0)27 746 42 28

OffTheShelf English Books: Bookshop with a wide selection of books in English for adults, children and those learning or teaching English. Open Tuesday to Friday 09:00-18:30 and Saturday 10:00-17:00. At 15 bd Georges Favon, 1204 Geneva.
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Send an e-mail Tel: +41 (0)22 311 10 90 Fax: +41 (0)22 311 10 92

Payot: Bookshop with a large variety of books in English and German. Possibility to buy on line. At 5, rue de Chantepoulet, 1201 Geneva.
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The English Bookstore: The English Bookstore delivers English books throughout Switzerland. Selection of fiction, non-fiction and books for children.
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Send an e-mail Tel: +41 (0)21 646 29 94 

Wellread.ch: The Swiss online store for used books in English. Selection of fiction and non-fiction as well as children's books.
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Wellread.ch: Online store for used books in English including recent books, rare books and out-of-date books. Also a possibility to sell books online in exchange for a credit note.
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