No vacation is complete without an engrossing beach read. And if, amidst the excitement of escaping to Greece for the summer, it slipped your mind to pack a captivating book in your carry-on, never fear — the myriad bookstores of Athens will have just the page-turner you’re looking for. Located all across the city, here are a few of our favorite places to purchase books throughout your stay. By ISABELLE CLAYTON
Polyglot
Polyglot’s international selection is constantly enriched with titles and authors. Thumb through more than 20.000 books in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Turkish and more, both for children and adults. And if you can’t find what you are looking for, Polyglot will be more than happy to order it for you. 84 Akadimias Str., Athens,
+302103300455, fb: Polyglot Bookstore, www.polyglotbooks.gr
Anavasi
Greece is a land of overwhelming history combined with aweinspiring natural landscapes and wanders. From scenic coastlines and idyllic sand beaches to spectacular canyons, majestic rivers and imposing mountain
volumes, explore them all, starting from the wall-to-wall bookshelves of the two floors store filled with a vast range of guidebooks, maps, special trail editions created by Anavasi’s highly experienced staff and a wide display of travel guides and maps of Europe and the world. 32 Voulis Str., Athens historic center
Politeia
One of the largest bookstores in Athens, and likely the most comprehensive. The store is split into multiple sections, each accesible via different entrance points along Asklipiou Str., featuring thousands of texts to choose from, usually at discounted prices, Politeia is sure to have a book perfect for your summer reading needs. 1-3 Asklipiou Str.
Lexikopoleio
Browse among Lexikopoleio’s floor-to-ceiling shelves, and find dictionaries, picture books or newly released fiction novels. This bookstore is special not only for its selection of novels in English,
Greek Islands
© Katerina Katopis-Lykiardopulo
A coffee table book that takes you in a fascinating journey to the wonders of the Aegean Sea. The pictures taken by photographer Katerina Katopi-Lykiardopoulou and the inspiring and admiration bountiful writing of author Chysanthos Panas make your mind wander decades back to their rich and long celebrated history and their natural beauty. An esthete portrait of the islands for those who cherish the intoxicated slow living lifestyle experience of the Greek summer.
48 _ SUMMER 2022
Greek Islands Chrysanthos Panas Assouline Editions
