Shakespeare & Company is een goed bewaard geheim onder Engelse boekenfanaten in Wenen. Het ligt in de oude stad en de winkel is romantisch, veel meer dan de grote, moderne ketens. De boekenplanken reiken tot aan het plafond in de twee kamers en de nauwe hal die de twee verbindt. Er zin 20.000 boeken op voorraad en het is niet eenvoudig om die ene zeldzame te vinden, maar die is er vast. Een groot voordeel is dat er Engelse en Amerikaanse tijdschriften worden verkocht.
This is one stop that would impress avid travelers in every respect. Are you one of them? If so, you would just love the collection of travel books that Freytag und Berndt has under it's roof. Comfortably readable maps along with a plethora of books on several topics for each country can be found neatly stacked here. And in-case German is foreign to you, there's a neat section of English books too—so you can never leave unhappily. The shop promises valued travel knowledge, all wrapped inside each book. Try one!
Keeping the classic coffeehouse book reading traditional alive in Vienna is the Literaturbuffet. This place houses an array of of brilliant literary novels and conducts regular book reading sessions by international as well as local literary enthusiasts. Sip on a cup of coffee as you browse through their stunning collection. Here, you also get an opportunity to interact with fellow literature lovers and be a part of the group that conducts regular sessions and theme reading days.
Babette's extensive collection of over 2000 books aids caters to the culinary world. The stack features publications of international cuisines, regional specialties, food and culture, and so on, in multiple languages. Whether you're an amateur cook or experienced chef, into old-school techniques or experimenting, this food library has something for every food connoisseur. In the makeshift kitchen, or rather food laboratory, sample exotic ingredients and spices. This establishment also plays host to cooking classes and tasting events that are a hit among patrons.