Literature: student bookshops in Paris

Published by Nathanaël de Sortiraparis · Photos by Nathanaël de Sortiraparis · Published on September 5, 2023 at 11:09 a.m.
With the start of the new academic year just around the corner, many students need to stock up on back-to-school books, often at excessive prices. That's why we've put together a selection of bookstores in Paris where you'll find a wide range of books for students, academics and researchers.

Course books, theories, philosophies, biographies, theses, etc. Students read a lot, and bookshops are a veritable goldmine for their academic careers. But bookshops where you can find this kind of work are rare. And if you're looking for second-hand books, they're even rarer. That's why we've put together a selection of bookshops where you'll find a wide range of teaching and academic resources.

What's more, most of them are located in the Latin Quarter, the student district par excellence. It's often just a stone's throw from the major Parisian universities - La Sorbonne, Collège de France, etc. - that you'll find the best resources. - where you'll find the best resources. And these books aren't just for students. Whether you're a researcher, a teacher, or simply curious about the knowledge they offer, these bookstores are for you.

Bookshops where to find books for students

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Opposite Notre-Dame de Paris, the Shakespeare and Company Café adjoins the historic English-language bookstore founded by George Whitman. Gourmets and literary souls, you have found your paradise! [Read more]

Gibert Joseph - IMG 20230721 150753Gibert Joseph - IMG 20230721 150753Gibert Joseph - IMG 20230721 150753Gibert Joseph - IMG 20230721 150753 Gibert Joseph, an entire building dedicated to culture in the heart of the Latin Quarter: report
With its wide selection of new and second-hand products, Gibert Joseph is a long-established address for Latin Quarter regulars, selling books, CDs, DVDs and much more. [Read more]

Librairie Boulinier - IMG 20230721 160845Librairie Boulinier - IMG 20230721 160845Librairie Boulinier - IMG 20230721 160845Librairie Boulinier - IMG 20230721 160845 Boulinier: the second-hand bookshop with unbeatable prices in the Latin Quarter
One of Paris's best-known bookstores, Boulinier was founded in 1845 and has seven locations in Paris and the Paris region. The best-known is, of course, the one in the Latin Quarter, on boulevard Saint-Michel. [Read more]

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A veritable temple for students and philosophy enthusiasts alike, the J. Vrin has been a historic bookshop in the Latin Quarter for over a century. New and second-hand essays are available. [Read more]

Re-Read - IMG 1688Re-Read - IMG 1688Re-Read - IMG 1688Re-Read - IMG 1688 Re-Read: a second-hand bookshop with books for 4 euros, accessible to all, in the 11th arrondissement.
Among the few second-hand bookshops in the capital, a newcomer is trying to make its mark: Re-Read. It offers books at a single price of 4 euros, accessible to all literature lovers! [Read more]

Bouquinistes des quais de Seine - IMG 20231004 155834Bouquinistes des quais de Seine - IMG 20231004 155834Bouquinistes des quais de Seine - IMG 20231004 155834Bouquinistes des quais de Seine - IMG 20231004 155834 Bouquinistes des quais de Seine: a historic institution for art lovers - Photos
Constantly threatened with closure, the kiosks on the quays of the Seine have been part of the Parisian landscape for over a century and a half, and are a treasure trove of culture and art at low prices. [Read more]

Librairie Compagnie - IMG 20230721 144122Librairie Compagnie - IMG 20230721 144122Librairie Compagnie - IMG 20230721 144122Librairie Compagnie - IMG 20230721 144122 Librairie Compagnie: an intellectual boutique opposite the Sorbonne - Photos and reportage
Whether you're a student, a researcher or just curious about everything, the Compagnie bookshop is the place for you! Located between the Sorbonne and the Collège de France, you'll find general literature, but above all intellectual and scientific literature. [Read more]

Librairie l'Odyssée - IMG 20230814 145552Librairie l'Odyssée - IMG 20230814 145552Librairie l'Odyssée - IMG 20230814 145552Librairie l'Odyssée - IMG 20230814 145552 Librairie L'Odyssée: the ideal place to buy second-hand books in the 10th arrondissement
Located on Avenue Parmentier, in the 10th arrondissement, L'Odyssée bookshop awaits you with a huge selection of second-hand books and comics. [Read more]

And if that's not enough for you, check out our other literature guides.

Marché du livre ancien et d'occasion - IMG 20230812 121637Marché du livre ancien et d'occasion - IMG 20230812 121637Marché du livre ancien et d'occasion - IMG 20230812 121637Marché du livre ancien et d'occasion - IMG 20230812 121637 Bookshops: where to buy second-hand novels and essays in Paris?
Attention literature fans! Paris is bursting with second-hand bookshops, full of bargains. If you want to fill bags with novels or essays for a handful of euros, these are the stores for you. [Read more]

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If you're having trouble finishing your series of One Piece or any other river manga without jeopardizing your purse, this guide is for you! Discover our selection of Parisian bookshops for second-hand comics, manga and graphic novels. [Read more]

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