Coworkers, Sant Jordi is approaching and you can feel it in the air! Because on this special day of the year, we all start to organize the preparations that star this great Catalan holiday: books and roses.
Sant Jordi is, for Catalonia, the day of the rose and the book. On this day, April 23, all Catalans are encouraged to take to the streets of their cities to celebrate love, reading, details, friendship, happiness ... so many things! And, as a token of appreciation, we do it by giving a book (usually to boys) and a rose (to girls). Although, of course, everyone gives what they want to whomever they want :).
The legend goes back centuries. It is said that a dragon terrorized an entire village, inhabitants of which gave the monster one person a day so that he would not go hungry. The day came when the princess had to be taken to the dragon, with the good fortune that a knight prevented this disaster. He stabbed the dragon with his sword in the center of the heart and, with the spilling blood, a beautiful rosebush sprouted. The knight gave the most beautiful rose to the princess.
And so the tradition has continued until today. In Barcelona it is very important to celebrate the day of Sant Jordi and that is why we encourage you to do it this year. Las Ramblas and Paseo de Gracia are full of people buying books and roses to give as gifts, but if you want to get ahead, we recommend 6 bookstores near Aticco to fall in love with them and fall in love with books.
Malpaso
This young bookshop is run by Bernat and Nura, two people who are passionate about reading and literature in general. Malpaso rescues books from centuries ago and also makes a precise selection of novelties and new literary wizards.
At Malpaso you will find everything: poetry, storytelling, presentations... even book clubs! That's why they reserve one of the spaces in the bookstore for all artists to come and have the opportunity to present their work to the rest of the world. Come in and read!
Address: Carrer Diputació, 331.
Laie
The love between the bookseller's trade and the owners of the Laie has never been so reciprocal. Their motto: "We love the bookseller's trade and we work so that books find you".
In this bookstore you will find all kinds of books and a lot of media to enjoy them, such as eBooks and audiovisuals. But that's not all... reading at Laie can become an unbeatable plan! Enjoy their books and coffees in the cafeteria that has the same premises.
Address: Carrer Pau Claris, 85.
Abracadabra
Who said reading is only for adults? This bookstore is perfect for the little ones. It is called Abracadabra and specializes in children's and young adult books. Their passion is to discover new talents and let everyone know about them.
In addition, Abracadabra also has toys for children to play with and hundreds of activities designed for all of them, so don't miss a visit to Abracadabra this Sant Jordi!
Address: Carrer General Álvarez de Castro, 5.
Norma Comics
This is one of the most important bookstores specialized in comics in Europe. Wow! Norma Comics has become a key place to find books, comics, merchandising, etcetera. The bookstore also holds signings of prominent authors.
Although Norma Comics has an efficient online shopping service, we recommend you to visit the physical bookstore. It has two floors full of comics that will surprise you, for the freakiest readers !
Address: Passeig de Sant Joan, 9.
Gigamesh
The bookstore Gigamesh is not only specialized in introducing fantasy and science fiction books; it is much more. Role-playing games and collectible cards are other protagonists of the establishment.
Today, Gigamesh's philosophy is still the same as when it was created in the mid 80's, back then located in Ronda Sant Pere, 53 (yes, next to our coworking, literally!). Fantasy continues to flood this bookstore of readers who love science fiction.
Address: Carrer Bailén, 8.
All these bookstores are worth visiting. Get ahead of Sant Jordi and start discovering these spaces to find the best books.
In addition, we recommend you to relax after buying a book on our penthouse terrace. What could be better than reading with the best views of Barcelona in our coworking?