Top 5 Bookstores and Comic Shops in Guadalajara

Nerdy, back-to-school, laidback and quiet book buying vibes

So you’re into the nerdy, bookish or quiet vibes. Great! And there are places in Guadalajara where you can find not just the average bestseller books, but unique spaces with awesome reading material. Grab your backpack--we’re going for a trip to the best bookstores and comic shops in Guadalajara!

Looking for an enjoyable and cool place? In the heart of the Americana neighborhood’s Chapultepec Avenue you’ll find one of the most famous libraries. We’re talking about the library José Luis Martínez or better known as “Librería del Fondo de cultura,” where you can find a repository of authors and topics and have a good talk and beverage at their coffee shop, perfect for student or work reunions.

What can we say about Impronta Casa Editora? It’s a beautiful and cozy place where you can find the best books from local and international independent authors. From poetry and nature, to a variety of novels and essays that you can’t easily find somewhere else. Some books have alternative printing methods that the Impronta house does by themselves--they’re also editors. They have a beautiful coffee shop in the middle of the house and a small workshop and gallery area. What else could you ask for?

More into comics or manga? At Fantástico you’ll find what you’ve been looking to give your inner child a gift! Superheroes, fantasy, action, sci-fi but also romantic-comedy, drama and horror stories, all in one place. And just for the record, they sell geeky magazines, too.

A huge library where you can get lost and spend hours and hours looking for all kinds of books. There are various zones inside El Sótano, so you can go from academic books, contemporary novels, modern novels, essays, to art books, graphic novels, poetry, comics, and manga. Take your time to explore every corner and enjoy the variety of titles.

Budget-friendly and second-hand books, records and clothes! La Perla Records and Books sells its books almost at the same price of $50 Mexican pesos and they also give away books for free and receive your used books as an exchange. What a great deal! And if you have time and the vibe is right, you can have a beer at their terrace while enjoying your book.