The Bookstore Review: Riemann Coburg

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Today  I share a review of my favorite bookstore Riemann in Coburg, located at the Market Place. A sweet independent bookstore that has the extra little something. When I was a child, I had this dream of working there when I grow up. I spent so much time at Riemann; reading, browsing and buying books that I am almost part of the furniture. This sweet, cozy bookstore simply has it all. It is just so much more than just awesome books in shelves. There is excellent service, information, coffee and pastries available at the little café (Caféchen) on the first floor. The staff is very knowledgable and helpful. Also, do follow their Facebook page and website for updates, newsletters, lectures and events.

The Bookstore Riemann exists over 200 years. In 1805, Johann Gerhard Riemann founded a bookbinding store and one year later they added the bookstore. The current owners are Martina Riegert and her husband Martin Vögele. They took over after Irmgard Clausen, in January 2015. Irmgard Clausen was in charge of the bookstore for 28 years and transformed the bookstore into what it is today.

Riemann bookstore makes me realize how nice it is to visit independent bookstores, filled with an amazing book collection. It is important that they do exist.  The love and care I feel at this place makes me wish that there would be more like this one available and less of the chain bookstores. When you browse through the store you find book recommendations from Riemann personnel. It seems that the Riemann team really loves what they are doing, love books and obviously enjoy reading.

If you are looking for a new book, a good cup of coffee, a snack or a reading by a great author, this is the place you want to go. Riemann just has character that is lacking in chain bookstores – it just has it all. If you are looking for souvenirs – book-related or from Coburg, notebooks, pens or pencils, postcards, art supply – you will find it there. It is just so much fun to get lost in there. They offer “Leseförderung” as well and so much more. Make sure to check out their website for details. Sometimes I visit Riemann with my son and we enjoy the children’s section. Believe me, you will not be disappointed.

There are readings for kids that take place in the little café and sometimes in the kid’s section of the bookstore. I also enjoy the fantastic travel/cooking and art section  with seating arrangements for you to sit, read and browse. Their selection is full of interesting titles. You will find an international sections with selected books in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

You will be hit by a pang of nostalgia and love when you browse the bookstore and find out about the history of this amazing bookstore. If you are in Coburg you basically cannot miss stepping in at least once. It is an absolute delight if you are a book lover, enjoy reading and appreciate books. Make sure you discover the upper floor and the little café. I highly recommend this place. Bookworm paradise!

You can also find my review on TRIP ADVISOR.

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