I visited Zurich last year and found Calligrame while I was walking through the Old Town. I fell…read morein love immediately. The owner is wonderful and sweet. Between English and my very poor French and Swiss German, she and I were able to communicate just fine. In my apartment in California, I have taped to my wall several postcards that I bought from Calligrame. I miss the store a lot and look forward to visiting again when I return to Zurich.

Here, you find from Asimov and Akira to Starwars, Bradbury, Superheros and Lovecraft everything…read more The atmosphere in the shop is very friendly and welcoming. Maybe not everyone speaks a perfect English there, but you find a distinct part of the shop dedicated to English books, comics, magazines and zeitgeist unavailable elsewhere. Price-wise everyone finds something from the small budget to the high-end collector or the one who is desperately looking for a special birthday gift such as a playboy magazine from the 70'.

Great little used record and Cd store - a lot packed into this little spot. It is located centrally…read morein the lower village street on the left side after the Rheinfeldner beer Hall. I picked up some vintage Schlager records for cheap!

Very nice bookstore where you can stay for ours to read. A big collection of books about,…read morephotography, art, fashion, design, architecture and many more.

You need it? They probably have it. Great place for detailed (1:25000) walking maps of Zürich…read moreKanton, which is what I was looking for. Not cheap at 30CH, but it is better than using Google Maps to really understand geographical relationships. Very accommodating staff, especially when our US chipped card kept asking for a pin, which it doesn't have!

While tripping around Kreis 3 yesterday, I came across this tidy, little English-language bookshop…read more pile of books is comprised of three rooms connected by wide corridor, a fourth room is staff-only. If I didn't know any better, then I'd say that the space may have been converted from a house many moons ago. From the street, one enters into the fiction room. Directly next to the fiction area seemed to be a room consisting mostly of biography and music, and beyond both of those front spaces is the used book room at the back of the shop. There are tables set-up in each space with book displays, antique books are tucked here and there, and, in the used book area, stands a chair for one to plop down in while thumbing through second-hand reads. pile of books reminds me of independent bookshops in uni-towns across the US, and I love it. If one is keen on finding both new and used books, both bestseller and obscure titles, then a visit to POB is worth one's time. POB also holds singer/songwriter musical events either out front during warmer months, or, in the winter season, in one of the front rooms of the book shop. Note: POB is closed from 13.00-15.00 Monday through Friday.

From the owner: English language bookstore. literary fiction - nonfiction -…read morecrime - children's books

If you're into board games, TCGs, or comics: stop scrolling and head to Kabooom. Seriously…read more This place is a treasure trove for English board games, trading card games, and comics. The selection is incredible--not only do they carry popular titles, but they also have a surprising amount of hidden gems you won't find in your average shop. What really sets Kabooom apart, though, is the people. The staff are not only friendly--they're passionate, welcoming, and genuinely knowledgeable. Whether you're a longtime gamer or just curious and getting started, they'll take the time to help you out, offer expert advice, and make sure you leave with something you'll love. I've had great experiences just chatting with them, getting recommendations, and even discovering things I didn't know I needed. It's not just a store--it's a community hub. You walk in and you feel it. The vibe is warm, geeky in the best way, and full of good energy. If you're nearby or even just passing through--make Kabooom a stop. You won't regret it.

My partner and I are really disappointed with our recent experience ordering from Kaboom…read more We pre-ordered product from the Magic the Gathering Final Fantasy set well in advance, specifically choosing Kaboom because it's a brick-and-mortar LGS. Supporting local game stores matters to us -- even when it means paying slightly more than from online retailers. Unfortunately, our order was cancelled less than two weeks from launch day, with the explanation that Kaboom weren't receiving their guaranteed allocation. It has taken 12 days for the refund to clear, which has left us significantly out of pocket, with no opportunity to secure the product elsewhere without paying grossly inflated prices. If you couldn't guarantee the product, you should not have allocated it for pre-order. At the time you cancelled the order, every other LGS in the country had already sold out. I understand that distribution problems happen. But our agreement was with you. Not with WoTC, not with your distributor, or your suppliers. The timing of the cancellation, and the delay in processing the refund, were solely your responsibility -- and they've left us feeling let down and frustrated. We wanted to support a local business. Instead, we're walking away disappointed,without what we ordered, and instead of being excited on release day, we're now very sad with no new product to open. Regardless of your LGS status, we won't be ordering from you again. You've really let us down.

Fantastic little shop in Zurich. Mostly oriented towards people who like to work on puzzles, as…read morewell as small and young children. Inside the shop you find little experiments for kids, 3D wooden as well as other puzzles, and an assortment of things you do not seem to find elsewhere. I picked up several 3D birthday cards. If you like Pinocchio, this seems like a shop worth visiting.

It is definitely worth the trip. It is off the main streets and offer both new and used records and…read moreCD's. Items sorted by type and artist. If you are looking for something special ask. I found items here not offered online. Give this place a try, you will not be disappointed!

The range of stuff is pretty good, but overpriced in comparison to other record stores in Zurich…read more To have a VG condition copy of a record on sale for, say, CHF30 which is easily obtainable elsewhere in better condition (or even new) for several francs less just doesn't make sense.