If you’re a regular reader, love discovering new places around the city and want a cheap tour, we’ve got the perfect selection for you. Check out our list of bookstores in São Paulo and explore the capital through the pages.
On this journey through national and international literature, you’ll find not only the classics, but also contemporaries that are worth reading. During the tour, you can also explore the capital from north to south.
Some of our picks for bookshops in São Paulo
Sebo Pura Poesia
In this charming corner of Ipiranga, the public can find a bookstore, café and ice-cream parlor in one place. The project started out as a couple’s dream and only worked on Sundays as a hobby, but their passion for books took the idea forward and turned Pura Poesia into one of the most popular places in São Paulo.
Where: Rua Costa Aguiar, 1112 – Ipiranga
Sebo Praia dos Livros
Where: Rua Alceu Wamosy, nº 34 – Metrô Ana Rosa
Sebo Nova Floresta
One of the most traditional bookstores in the country, it has been in the city since 1999. Its physical store, in the central region, has three floors and a collection of more than 150,000 titles.
Where: Dr. João Mendes Square, 25 – Historic Center of São Paulo
Sebo Liberdade
Sebo Liberdade has been around for over 15 years and is one of the best options for finding good, cheap books and rare books at a fair price.
Where: Carlos Gomes Square, 124 – Liberdade
Sebo José de Alencar
With over 20 years of history, the bookstore has over 60,000 works. Among the options are new books for a good price and also rare ones. As well as an option to buy, you can also sell books, CDs, DVDs and other materials.
Where: Rua Quintino Bocaiúva, 285 – Sé
Excuse the dust
The bookstore sells used books and magazines in excellent condition. Most of the collection came from the library of journalist Ricardo Lombardi, editor of the blog Excuse the Dust.
Where: Rua Sebastião Velho, 28A – Pinheiros
Sebo do Messias
Located in the city center since 1969, the bookstore is the largest retailer of used books in Brazil and Latin America.
Where: Dr. João Mendes Square, 140 – Sé