Shakespeare & Friends Bookshop is American owned and a unique, funky independent bookstore in Bulgaria selling new and used books in primarily English along with French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Bulgarian and Russian.

This literary apothecary was established 10 years ago in the city of Varna on the Black Sea coast and has become famous locally and internationally for its unique atmosphere and prescription of just the right book! There is a wide range of genres including History, Historical Fiction, SciFi, Fantasy, Crime/Thriller, Cooking, Classics, Health, Business, Psychology and best sellers.

Along with good conversation, if you are looking for a book and you don’t find it on the shelves, it can be ordered.

Shakespeare & Friends is more than just a bookstore. It is an international meeting point and cultural center which connects people and in return is helped by others. Enjoy the company of people who love books and culture. If you have books collecting dust, donations are greatly appreciated in all languages.

“Be kind to strangers lest they be angels in disguise”.