There is a really big bookstore in Rotterdam we won't mention here, because there are better places…read moreto go and get your paper fix. Within sight of Paul McCarthy's Santa Claus is a neat themed storefront. Boekhandel v/h Van Gennep is the go-to place for all things book like. A broad selection of literature, artrelated editions and a good body of poetry is a reader's homecoming. Even when you don't know what you are looking for, you will find it here. Simply because the knowledgeable staff will help you out in any way they can. Are you in search of a nice surprise for a birthday or just a gift? There is a section just for that. Give a book a home by visiting V/H Van Gennep. As seen on I Know This Great Little Place in Rotterdam (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.541163445922303.1073741851.103845866320732&type=3)

Flashbacks of your childhood fantasy world emerge when you walk into this enormous bookshop. This…read moreis exactly the novel environment a child needs, to be introduced to future fictional friends. Mr frog, the big friendly giant, where the wild things are.. you cannot help but flick through your old time favourites in search of a present or something new. Take your time and linger in this airy space because there are over 5000 titles here, all stored in the wall to wall book shelves. De Kleine Kapitein is a family business with its roots in Groningen where captain senior opened a bookstore years ago. Captain junior opened the doors to a second shop in Rotterdam and moved to its current location a year ago. Besides the biggest collection of children's books they sell some great toys and furry friends. A charming cafe inside, definitely not fictional, provides refreshing drinks and seems perfect for book presentations or little get togethers. Bring your offspring here for an afternoon in wonderland and let your memories flow.

From the owner: In de eigenzinnige, onafhankelijke, literaire boekhandel van Christine Bosch en Folco de Jong in de…read moreFenix Food Factory vind je altijd wel iets waar je (niet) naar op zoek was.

Voorheen dit had een fantastisch lunch restaurant boven maar de service is enorm omlaag gegaan in…read morede afgelopen paar maanden. Het is eten, koffie, wijn, etc. is goed en niet te duur, maar reken op lange wachttijden.

Nice vinyle records address. Interesting collector items. Price are mild. Open space, and even if…read morerecords are not sorted in an alphabetical order, it is easy to dig in. A very nice space dedicated to jazz vocalists. I found a first Pat Moran LP with Scott Lafaro in excellent shape. There is a dedicated room for second hand hi-fi equipment. To be visited based upon what you are looking for, of course .

From the owner: Tweedehands gramofoonplaten Wij zijn een platenzaak in…read moreRotterdam, gespecialiseerd in bijzondere platen. De nadruk ligt op Jazz, Soul & Funk, Reggae, Latin & Brasil, Afro funk, Rock, sixties & Psychedelica, Nederbeat, Ethnische (wereld) muziek & Exotica, Twintigste eeuws klassiek & Electronische muziek, Soundtracks, New wave & Postpunk, verder nog Gospel, Blues, Folk & Singer songwriters. Weinig metal, dance & hip hop. Honderden collectors items voor redelijke prijzen! Duizenden Jazz titels in de winkel, altijd originele Riversides, Blue notes, Prestige en o.a. ESP, Delmark, veel privé persingen, Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Sun Ra etc. etc. Originele persingen Realistische prijzen