Top 5 Bookshops in Nairobi
Buying a book is an investment. You first have to find an engaging book, which is a task in itself, and then find time out of your busy work schedule to read that 650-page hard cover novel front to back. Hopefully, you’ll have picked a good book and not realised the passing of time until you’re done. UP Magazine brings to you a list of the top five bookshops in Nairobi.
- The Bookstop- Located on the third floor of Yaya Centre on Arwings Kodhek road, Hurlingham, this bookstore offers a wide range of genres from gardening to romantic novels. They also sell second hand books at cheaper prices for those who want to spare some cash.
- Chania Bookshop- This bookshop is on Moi Avenue. Its location, which is right in the CBD, makes it easier for book readers who work in town to stop by after work.
- Text Book Centre in Sarit Centre- Although Text book centre has many branches; the one in Sarit centre is probably the biggest so you’d be guaranteed a large number of options to chose from.
- The Souk- Mostly known for its collection of art and accessories, the Souk, based in Karen is also home to a bookshop café where you can enjoy your reading along with a hot cup of coffee. Check it out anytime during the week except Sunday’s and public holidays. For more information go to visit their site here.
- E-Kitabu- If you still can’t get the time to visit a bookstore. Kwani Trust has a website where you can buy books by different Kenyan authors from Binyavanga Wainaina to Enock Ondego.
38 Comments:
Wamboi Kay says:
Book Stop is it! A lot of best sellers actually sell pretty fast. Hadn’t heard of Souk, but will definitely check it out.
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martin says:
is there any construction code book ？
Sharon says:
the bookshops offer wonderful service indeed
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Weldon says:
Looking for a Kiswahili story Book that talks of a boy call Bogongo
Alexandra Star says:
I am trying to get a copy of a new book entitled “They Called Me Memsahib” by Vanessa Noon. Do any of these book shops have a copy for sale? Thank you.
winnie michelle says:
hi. we kindly need 20 copies of a book entitled ‘The Strength of a Woman’ and it was written by Clay Ceel from Kenya and published by the America Star Books in the U.S.A. can u kindly order the books for us? or what are suppose to do? kindly help us. be blessed!
winnie michelle says:
can i get The Strength of a Woman by Clay Ceel from Kenya? though published by the America Star Books in the U.S
Margaret says:
Winnie
The book you need The strength of a woman by Clay Ceel is available from Amazon for $19.00 new and various prices for used ones.
MargaretSeattle WA
mary mwangi says:
am looking for a book called brazing tropical English kindly let me know if you have it thank you
telesphory nesphory says:
Looking for medical books. Can you give me the price lists of medical books you have.
Telesphory from Dar es salaam Tanzania.
edwin says:
am looking for a certain book called> emotional intelligence by travis bradberry<
Simon Clayton says:
I live in Kenya and have just finished writing my second book. It’s called “A Place by the Sea” and was published by New Generation Publishing in the UK. A large number of my Kenyan friends want to order it and I wonder if they can do this through your shop? Can you please let me know and also what would be the price in Kenyan Shillings? Thanks for your help. Simon Clayton.
Chari Bariso says:
Bravo yaah it is in books where you travel around the world
ann beatty says:
Would I be able to send money from Australia directly to your store/s to provide a gift voucher or similar for someone who is local o be able to buy some books as gifts for a class of schoolchildren? If so how would I do it
Leena Heinz says:
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“The Eyewitness MH370 The Missing Time”
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Antonio Mwale says:
Am looking for a book by the name innocent soul (Clara) please let me know if u have it.
JEGEDE TERESA says:
LOOKING FOR BOOKSELLERS/ DISTRIBUTORS TO STOCK THE BOOK @ THE RWANDAN GENOCIDE, HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND JURISPRUDENCE BY SEGUN JEGEDE
Francis Mutegi says:
Hi
Do you have
CONFESSIONS OF AN ECONOMIC HITMAN BY JOHN PERKINS?
david says:
where can i get ‘i accuse the press written by philip ochieng?
bernard odhiambo says:
Looking for a book on erectile dysfunction called ED miracle?
Please indicate how l can get one.
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mercy says:
Hey,look out for bellapacebooks based in Kenya…we operate online and thus our prices are almost half that of abookshop..and we have lots of varieties.
Andrew koech says:
Hi…..im looking for a zoology book known as Animal diversity….pliz let me know if you have it…
kavuli says:
this is a great online forum for the pagers
zack murithi says:
need some good christian literature from the likes of john piper elizabeth eliote cs lewis etc
Nicholas says:
Hi Zack,
My name is Nicolas, I run a company called Nuria, selling hardcopy books online although we are yet to go live. I have some titles by the authors you mentioned. If you are still interested kindly reply to this.
beryl says:
hello do you have this book “the new testament by stephen harris? ” i need it urgently
Nicholas says:
Hi beryl, let me check the book for you. Email me your contacts if you dont mind so that I can update you.
ben says:
@nicholas: please let me know how I can get in touch to see if you have some books I need. my email is benmugwe@gmail.com
nicholas says:
Hi Ben, you can reach me through my email nicmutungu@gmail.com
LUDOVICK LOPA says:
‘m in Dare salaam (Tanzania), i am a fan of science fiction and history related novels like Dan Brown’s, James Rollins. etc
can i get such novels in your bookshop?? how are proceedings for clients outside Kenya?
currently am looking for BLOOD GOSPEL by James Rollins & Rebecca Cantrell.
Obed says:
Check out our website http://www.bookika.net
Feel free to list for sale the ones you may be selling too
Edawrd says:
I have the largest book collection. Check out my face book page [booksamillionkenya]
Obed says:
Hi Team,
We have a books marketplace currently operating in Kenya. It allows both buyers and sellers to meet and transact in a systematic and very secure manner. Check out http://www.bookika.net and you will experience freedom. Sellers, feel free to list your books. Buyers, search through the books our community has placed out there.
Cheers,
Obed
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Mwendwa Munyambu Lenard says:
i am eargerly searching a book by the name Foundations of Physics written by Lehman and Swartz and it’s for universities and colleges, may i have your assistance plz