Hi there !
I don't know about you people out there.. maybe in big cities like Geneva or Zurich it's not that difficult to find English books but there's never a great selection out there !!
Met a Malaysian/Chinese in Germany who showed me how to fina a great variety of English books on the net through the following site
http://shmyl.com/yjzoson
It's actually the Amazon site of Germany. I don't understand German so I went to he France Amazon site, it has quite the same selection of English books I must say and I definitely understand French as I do English. But what a shock when they calculated the delivery fees !
I then compared both Amazon Fr & Ge, there sure is a huge difference. Books are more or less the same, but delivery cost from Germany is almost 1/3 the cost from France.
And the good news is under "HILFE" ( help in German) , there's a "" button where you can finalized your purchase !!
I've been ordering some "used" or "second hand" books from the market place but I can assure you that the conditions are just as good as new !! Just received 5 books of Harlan Coben, as good as new delivered to my door in 5 days for € 46.-- !!
I hope this can be helpful to someone who loves to read like I do.. I sure did appreciate this tip from my friend.
If anyone need anymore info, can write to me:) would love to help !
Phyllis
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Oct 16, 2008 @ 23:15
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Hi there !
I don't know about you people out there.. maybe in big cities like Geneva or Zurich it's not that difficult to find English books but there's never a great selection out there !!
Met a Malaysian/Chinese in Germany who showed me how to fina a great variety of English books on the net through the following site
http://shmyl.com/yjzoson
It's actually the Amazon site of Germany. I don't understand German so I went to he France Amazon site, it has quite the same selection of English books I must say and I definitely understand French as I do English. But what a shock when they calculated the delivery fees !
I then compared both Amazon Fr & Ge, there sure is a huge difference. Books are more or less the same, but delivery cost from Germany is almost 1/3 the cost from France.
And the good news is under "HILFE" ( help in German) , there's a "" button where you can finalized your purchase !!
I've been ordering some "used" or "second hand" books from the market place but I can assure you that the conditions are just as good as new !! Just received 5 books of Harlan Coben, as good as new delivered to my door in 5 days for € 46.-- !!
I hope this can be helpful to someone who loves to read like I do.. I sure did appreciate this tip from my friend.
If anyone need anymore info, can write to me:) would love to help !
Phyllis
Phyllis-LeeOct 16, 2008 @ 23:15
I don't know about you people out there.. maybe in big cities like Geneva or Zurich it's not that difficult to find English books but there's never a great selection out there !!
Met a Malaysian/Chinese in Germany who showed me how to fina a great variety of English books on the net through the following site
http://shmyl.com/yjzoson
It's actually the Amazon site of Germany. I don't understand German so I went to he France Amazon site, it has quite the same selection of English books I must say and I definitely understand French as I do English. But what a shock when they calculated the delivery fees !
I then compared both Amazon Fr & Ge, there sure is a huge difference. Books are more or less the same, but delivery cost from Germany is almost 1/3 the cost from France.
And the good news is under "HILFE" ( help in German) , there's a "" button where you can finalized your purchase !!
I've been ordering some "used" or "second hand" books from the market place but I can assure you that the conditions are just as good as new !! Just received 5 books of Harlan Coben, as good as new delivered to my door in 5 days for € 46.-- !!
I hope this can be helpful to someone who loves to read like I do.. I sure did appreciate this tip from my friend.
If anyone need anymore info, can write to me:) would love to help !
Phyllis
Phyllis-LeeOct 16, 2008 @ 23:15
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Oct 17, 2008 @ 03:16
There should be a new English book store opening on the top floor of the Globus store. It should be open in the next few days if it is not open already.
There is also a small English book section at the FNAC store and at Payot.
All of these stores are in the downtown area.
There is also a small English book section at the FNAC store and at Payot.
All of these stores are in the downtown area.
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There should be a new English book store opening on the top floor of the Globus store. It should be open in the next few days if it is not open already.
There is also a small English book section at the FNAC store and at Payot.
All of these stores are in the downtown area.
Verbier, Oct 17, 2008 @ 03:16
There is also a small English book section at the FNAC store and at Payot.
All of these stores are in the downtown area.
Verbier, Oct 17, 2008 @ 03:16
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Oct 17, 2008 @ 03:17
I should add that I am talking about Lausanne.
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I should add that I am talking about Lausanne.
Verbier, Oct 17, 2008 @ 03:17
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Oct 22, 2008 @ 01:14
Probably a bit late reply but I have been getting books thru bookdepository.com...no shipping fee and books r sometimes cheaper than other sites.
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Probably a bit late reply but I have been getting books thru bookdepository.com...no shipping fee and books r sometimes cheaper than other sites.
toetictac, Oct 22, 2008 @ 01:14
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Oct 22, 2008 @ 01:27
A great place for used English books is also the Salvation Army on Route de Chêne, trams 12, 16, 17, stop Les Roches (I believe). Books usually cost no more than 3-4 francs. ... For example, I picked up a copy of the 2008 John Grisham, [T]he Appeal, which I am happy to pass on (for free) to the first responder....:w00t:
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A great place for used English books is also the Salvation Army on Route de Chêne, trams 12, 16, 17, stop Les Roches (I believe). Books usually cost no more than 3-4 francs. ... For example, I picked up a copy of the 2008 John Grisham, [T]he Appeal, which I am happy to pass on (for free) to the first responder....:w00t:
Translator, Oct 22, 2008 @ 01:27
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Oct 22, 2008 @ 13:10
In Geneva, I find that one of the best spots for English books is at Payot, rue de Chantepoulet (right between the train station and the mont-blanc bridge). They have a much better and bigger selection than Fnac (which used to be good but have reduced their number of books), Manor, or the other Payot shops.
The nicest place used to be this great all English bookstore in Eaux-Vives but they closed 4-5 years ago :(
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In Geneva, I find that one of the best spots for English books is at Payot, rue de Chantepoulet (right between the train station and the mont-blanc bridge). They have a much better and bigger selection than Fnac (which used to be good but have reduced their number of books), Manor, or the other Payot shops.
The nicest place used to be this great all English bookstore in Eaux-Vives but they closed 4-5 years ago :(
LNA__, Oct 22, 2008 @ 13:10
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Oct 22, 2008 @ 14:25
The English Libary on 3 rue de Monthoux and it is having its second hand book sale on
| Friday 7 November | 10:00–18:00 |
| Saturday 8 November | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sunday 9 November | 12:00–16:00 |
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The English Libary on 3 rue de Monthoux and it is having its second hand book sale on
sharon1, Oct 22, 2008 @ 14:25
| Friday 7 November | 10:00–18:00 |
| Saturday 8 November | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sunday 9 November | 12:00–16:00 |
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Oct 22, 2008 @ 23:20
Try www.wellread.ch. Its based in Switzerland and so postal charges are more moderate. The stock is not huge but there's a mix of fiction, non-fiction and some children's books
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Try www.wellread.ch. Its based in Switzerland and so postal charges are more moderate. The stock is not huge but there's a mix of fiction, non-fiction and some children's books
bookfan, Oct 22, 2008 @ 23:20
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Oct 23, 2008 @ 10:22
Recyclable in Plainpalais
Nice smoke-free café-restaurant with second hand books with an english section and a small german one...
http://www.recyclables.ch/ou.html
Literart in Plainpalais
German bookstore on the ground floor and english books on the first floor
http://www.fachbuch.ch/default.asp?katno=4
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Recyclable in Plainpalais
Nice smoke-free café-restaurant with second hand books with an english section and a small german one...
http://www.recyclables.ch/ou.html
Literart in Plainpalais
German bookstore on the ground floor and english books on the first floor
http://www.fachbuch.ch/default.asp?katno=4
Katja, Oct 23, 2008 @ 10:22
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Oct 23, 2008 @ 13:16
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Literart in Plainpalais
German bookstore on the ground floor and english books on the first floor
http://www.fachbuch.ch/default.asp?katno=4[/quote]
Literart in Plainpalais
German bookstore on the ground floor and english books on the first floor
http://www.fachbuch.ch/default.asp?katno=4[/quote]
The English Bookshop is called "Off The Shelf" and the staff is friendly and very helpful, if they don't have what you want they'll order it for you. They work with the English Department at the University of Geneva so I've often bought my books there since students can get coupons http://www.offtheshelf.ch/fr/home/index.shtml
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Literart in Plainpalais
German bookstore on the ground floor and english books on the first floor
http://www.fachbuch.ch/default.asp?katno=4[/quote]
Literart in Plainpalais
German bookstore on the ground floor and english books on the first floor
http://www.fachbuch.ch/default.asp?katno=4[/quote]
The English Bookshop is called "Off The Shelf" and the staff is friendly and very helpful, if they don't have what you want they'll order it for you. They work with the English Department at the University of Geneva so I've often bought my books there since students can get coupons http://www.offtheshelf.ch/fr/home/index.shtml
jezzakay, Oct 23, 2008 @ 13:16
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Nov 19, 2008 @ 21:12
www.wellread.ch has a selection of fiction and non-fiction and as its based in Switzerland postal charges are very low
bookfan
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www.wellread.ch has a selection of fiction and non-fiction and as its based in Switzerland postal charges are very low
bookfan
bookfan, Nov 19, 2008 @ 21:12
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