Toy Stores and Bookstores

Located in the charming historic neighborhood of Mala Strana is Shakespeare and Sons, an independent bookstore focusing on English and foreign language books.

Inside the atmospheric building that houses Shakespeare and Sons you will find a good selection of English books of all genres for both adults and children alike. Whether you like fiction, nonfiction, sci-fi, fantasy, poetry, detective stories, etc., you will find what you are looking for at Shakes – as the locals call it. A wide variety of cookbooks, local interest books, travel guides, art books and stationary completes the offer at Shakespeare and Sons. Parents will find a good selection of titles for children including picture books for little ones, educational learning books for toddlers, and popular fictional books for young adults. Should you happen to be searching for a good classic book to read, Shakespeare and Sons offers shelves of classic novels at affordable prices. It is also of interest to note that this split-level Prague bookstore hosts events in its historic basement cellar – from art exhibitions and live concerts to open mic nights, Shakespeare and Sons is your one stop shop for books and culture in Prague! The cellar faces the Devil's Canal from which you can see whimsical views of the Gothic Charles Bridge. Should you be visiting the gorgeous UNESCO protected town of Český Krumlov, Shakespeare and Sons has a lovely bookstore there as well. For a wonderful selection of books of all genres for adults and children, Prague's Shakespeare and Sons is a top choice.