As member of a weekly writing group, I end up here...

As member of a weekly writing group, I end up here every other week. It is a large bookstore, with a huge assortment and staff that knows their titles and can always make recommendations. Because it s located on the Rokin, part of Amsterdam s biggest tourist area, the bookstore is often busy so don t expect a quiet space. There are also very limited nooks to sit for a bit while making up your mind about books, it s actually the only downside to the classic bookstore.

Keep an eye out on their calendar though. Scheltema often hosts book signings, presentation, or other book related activities.