Massolit Books

One of the most delightful places in Krakow. Owned by a warm-hearted American couple with a great passion for Poland (and of course books), this is a place that you could spend all day browsing about in. It's not just that they have a wonderful selection of English books - on every subject under the sun - they have created an entrancing atmosphere with lovely old furnishings and a stylish cafe to boot. Massolit also rustles up some irresistible cakes and cookies , and one-off violin concertos and poetry readings all add to the magic. Cracow's best kept secret, but for how long?!

"This book store was one of the highlights of my Tokyo to Paris overland trip a year ago. It truly is one of the best bookstores in the world. It boggles the mind how an English language bookstore in the middle of central Europe could have such an extensive collection of used English books. Hooray!"

Joseph
Japan
Feb.16.2008
Overall rating 5/5

"We're expats living in Poland. It's like a home away from home for us, a bit of the best America has to offer. Great books, creative atmosphere, quiet nooks to curl up in and read, great teas, cafe late and delicious carrot cake and muffins, wonderful music and a flashback into the sixties,a bit anarchistic which is a welcome breath of fresh air! Oh and they have bagels! Oy!"

Parvati Rosen-Bizberg
United States
Sep.14.2007
Overall rating 5/5

"We're expats living in Poland. It's like a home away from home for us, a bit of the best America has to offer. Great books, creative atmosphere, quiet nooks to curl up in and read, great teas, cafe late and delicious carrot cake and muffins, wonderful music and a flashback into the sixties,a bit anarchistic which is a welcome breath of fresh air! Oh and they have bagels! Oy!"

Parvati Rosen-Bizberg
United States
Sep.14.2007
Overall rating 3/5

"The best bookstore in the world."

Iain
United Kingdom
Oct.18.2006
Overall rating 5/5

"Massolit is something "out of this world" - it's just too good to be real... One can spend a whole life there, maybe. And it's a rarity - there are no bookshops like this: they don't want you to buy the whole world in minute and just get out, like other bookstores do. Charming and cosy - in my opinion, a "must see", together with the Rynek, the Wawel, and the other miracles of Cracow."

Zoltan Magyarics
Hungary
Jun.29.2006
Overall rating 5/5

"Es war wirklich ein grosses Vergnügen und eine Überraschung um diese interessante und intim ausgestattete Buchhandlung auf meiner Reise gefunden zu haben. Da kann man sich wirklich viele Stunden herumgucken, sich hinsetzen etwas aufstöbern, ein glesele tee trinken. Was soll ich nokh sogen. Mit a sheynem grus, Jan Jonk "

Jan Jonk
Netherlands
Jan.01.2006
Overall rating 3/5

"Who knew that the best bookstore in the world would be tucked away in an old apartment building in Poland? Massolit Books is simply charming, a true gem in the book world. I thoroughly enjoyed it with a large cup of tea and a thick slice of pumpkin bread. "

Megan
United States
Dec.27.2005
Overall rating 5/5

"You will wish for a cold or rainy day so you can spend time drinking tea, reading, and lounging in possibly the coziest bookstore ever, anywhere. "

Cathy R
Czech Republic
Aug.28.2005
Overall rating 5/5

"Massolit rocks the freaky book world for several reasons: first, the books. then, the chocolate peanutbutter cupcakes - ask them to be served directly from the fridge! third reason, the staff. somewhere between airy nirvana plueschsofa tranquility and running around like a madman, balancing stockpiles of books on head and shoulders, ready to fetch the next copy for you from the deep down underground basement. and, not to forget: if you're into queer studies, this is one of the rare places in krakow where to find related literature :) // m-a-s-s-o-l-i-t: simply could spend nights and days over there...check it out! "

Fred
Poland
Nov.30.2003
Overall rating 5/5

"Massolit does indeed rule. This is a great spot from the moment you enter the cool wood-panelled interior and walls of books. I scooped a Havel's LETTERS TO OLGA in hardcover for ther train ride back to Munich. Not before munching on some choclate chip cookies. Keep it up, guys. A haven (but order some of Gustaw Herling-Grudzinski's books). "

Dafydd
Germany
Nov.06.2003
Overall rating 5/5

"Massolit RULES!!!! Too bad they haven't served lemon merengue recently but on the other hand I'm not surprised - if they did, they'd be trampled down by Lemon Merengue Anonymous. But the usual CarrotCake is also excellent. A whole shelf on Women's Studies, a piece of cake, a cup of tea/coffe/juice (try blackcurrant with grapefruit - my favourite combination) and a cosy chair/couch - what more could you ask??"

qrczaque
Poland
Oct.06.2003
Overall rating 5/5