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English books in Montevideo
| English books in Montevideo The initial "immersion" stage of becoming an expat in a country where they speak another language can be pretty overwhelming. As important as it is to make the effort and practice, sometimes you just want to lose yourself in a good book in a language that you understand!A lot of people have contacted me to ask where they can get English language books in Montevideo so I have combined my sources with a few friend's recommendations also...happy reading! - There is a little book shop opposite the main entrance to Punta Carretas Shopping, they have a very small collection of English language books, mostly novels. - I have been told that the many book stores along Tristan Narvaja street are filled with surprising gems, in many languages! Best to go during the week when they are calm and quiet, then at the weekend (on Sundays) raid the many many stands that sell second hand books (again in many languages), best to get to the feria early (around 10 or 11, before that they don't tend to be set up fully). - I found the Artigas-Washington Library of the Alianza Cultural Uruguay to be well stocked, and they have DVDs and magazines also. They have an online library database that you can search (link below) but it is a really lovely and comfortable facility so go there and enjoy the browsing experience. They also offer conversation clubs if you'd like to swap a little English for Spanish, and I think there is free internet and other perks for members. Yearly membership is around 600 pesos. The address is Paraguay 1217 (downtown in El Centro, I think it is between Soriano and Canelones). They also have locations in other departments but I've never visited them, all phone numbers and addresses are available on their website. Along the same lines is the Instituto Cultural Anglo Uruguay which is on San Jose 1426 on the 4th floor. I've never visited that one though, any expats with any experiences there? - Finally, I think this is the best tip I've been given...in the British Hospital (on Avenida Italia 2420, the end near Tres Cruces Bus Station) there is a little bookstore run by volunteers who are very friendly and helpful. The shop is located beside the cafe in the hospital where I'm told they do nice desserts and tea (it is the British hospital after all!) so why not combine a book with a coffee? - Another place to combine a book with a coffee break is Jenny on the rambla in Pocitos on the corner with Avenida Espana. They don't have a huge range of English books, but there is a lovely atmosphere so bring along a book if you don't find one there and just enjoy the ocean (river) view :) |
| "English Books"
The Anglo English library you mention is not as big as the Alianza one, but is definitely worth a visit. The book collection there is much less US-centric. The shop across from Punta Carretas Shopping is called "Bookshop". There are several locations in town. I've also had pretty good luck ordering English books from Amazon or through eBay. :-) |
| "Ordering online to Uruguay"
Hey Shirley, Lots of people have told me they regularly order books, cds and dvds online and have them sent here but I have had atrocious luck with the mail here (receiving Christmas presents in June...or not at all!) so I just don't bother anymore. Have you done it? Whats the best way? A couple of told me that its better to order online through amazon mail it to Miami Box and they can send it down here in a safer/more economical way. I've never done it but I've heard many people have. Then again I love the process of browsing, looking at the books, taking a quick read of it etc. I'm sure the Anglo stuff is just as British-centric and the Alianza is US-centric, but at least there's a good variety between the two of them. Thanks for letting me know what its like because I've never been inside. |
| "Ordering Books"
I haven't experimented enough to know what's the best way, but, taking Glen's advice, I have items shipped by ordinary mail (no "rush", no insurance, no tracking), and that seems to work. When I lived in a place that had its own door to the street, I had packages shipped to that address. Now that my street entrance is a shared one (with no portero), I have packages shipped to my PO box here. That works too, although it's more of a pain because if the package doesn't fit inside the box they make you go to the central post office in Ciudad Vieja to pick it up, even if there is no duty to pay. I have heard both good and bad about Miami-Box's service. A similar service is USAbox. A service I have heard consistently good things about is Earth Class Mail. One verdict seems universal -- avoid DHL at all costs! |
| "New Bookshop"
There's a new bookshop in Punta Carretas called La Licorne and, in addition to having some English language books, they have a private lending library, whose collection consists of books pooled together by the owner and friends (me being one of them). The point of the bookshop is to have a space for community, so come and stop by to look around and have a chat, and chances are someone will be making and offering coffee too. There are also big paintings on the walls for sale, if you're interested.This friday June 25 there will be a poetry reading in English and Spanish. Dirección: J.M.Montero 2884, esquina Ellauri. |
| "Mosca"
Yesterday, while on a day trip to checking out one or two of the English bookstores listed here, I accidentally entered a shop called "Mosca" on 18 de Julio.Mosca - Casa central Av. 18 de Julio 1578, esq. Roxlo - Montevideo mon-fri 9:00 to 19:30 & Sat 9:30 to 14:00 www.mosca.com.uy I thought it was an art supply store at first (it also carries art supplies, school supplies and computer stuff) but I quickly noticed that it was a bookstore and had loads of English books. I only looked into the children's section and their selection is quite large with lots of Usborne books (maybe only Usborne books by the way, but lots). |
| "Great"
I am trying to get some private lending or even some people to just donate to this cause so we can get more books down there. I think we will be able to do some good. |
| "Feligreta has an informal English book exchange..."
where we and customers leave our recently finished English-language books for others to enjoy. Please, don´t confuse this service with our reference shelf. The dictionaries and language texts are definitely for in-house consultation only but we welcome all users. Presently available references include Spanish-English, S-German, S-Russian, Chinese-S, Latin-S and Greek (Classical)-S.Expert Page: Enjoy life a bit at Feligreta |
| "Feligreta"
One of the problems with forums is keeping the info up-to-date. For example, Feligreta is closed, as of June 2011. Too bad...Used English books: If you are in Ciudad Vieja, on Sarandi (near the City Gate end) there's a guy with a stand of used books, some in English, with some National Geographics in English, too. He will trade, too. |
| "Kindle."
I know this could be controversial since there are a lot "paper"-books lovers out there, but haven't you tried an e-book. I've got a Kindle from Amazon and it's been great. There are some at sell right now as low as 120 dollars. Specially for you, looking for books in English that may be the solution. |
| "Paper Books"
the days are numbered for paperbooks. I think for expats anyone who considers carrying around a stash of books is crazy.Kindle apparently has some kind of book loan service... where you can loan a book to someone for 2 weeks. I need to see if I can setup some kind of kindle ebook exchange service here. Keeping info up to date. All the forum posts here are dated, so it can give a good history perspective. One of the really active threads here about security was started in 2006, so it is interesting to see if people's thoughts have shifted since then. Expert Page: Quick Tips for Getting Settled in Uruguay |
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