East of Eden

Yes, I like the name, guess why.

This is an independent international second hand bookshop in the very heart of East Berlin. Not really my kinda place, but maybe interesting to check out for some of you.

They seem to have regular events like readings, exhibitions and live music.

When I was there – late afternoon on a weekday – it was deserted. They have all sorts of books in European languages and provide seats to hang out.

Grimm Center Berlin – A very special Library

When the days are cold and rainy and your hunger for information cannot be satisfied by the Internet alone, go visit the the Humboldt University's library, the Jacob-und-Wilhelm-Grimm-Zentrum in Berlin Mitte.

Situated near U + S Friedrichstraße train stations and Berlin's "Museum Island" one of Europe's most modern libraries offers –  in addition to its exceptional architecture – unsurprisingly a multitude of literature including a  extensive collection of scientific journals (over 2000!).

The Center is open to the public until midnight on weekdays and until early evenings on weekends.

For photos visit this page!

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