About Vastela


Vastela Books is an independent Zürich bookstore specializing in secondhand English books. We believe reading should be affordable, sustainable, and community-driven.

📍 Monday–Friday: 09:00–18:00, Saturday 11:00-16:00*

*During self-service hours, staff may not be available, but book purchases, pickups, donations, and subscription swaps are always possible.
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  • Ghjulia S.

    "My happy place in Zürich! Can only highly recommend. Great selection of books, very diverse. I've had the Swap Subscription for two years now, and it's been a game changer for me. And Ana is amazing :)"

  • Lulu F.

    "This is what i wish every secondhand bookshop would be like…very friendly and welcoming owner and (...) new releases at prices you won‘t find anywhere else in zürich! (...)"

  • Barbara M.

    "I came here for an event organised by the owner, which was super, and was so impressed by the selection of carefully curated books, in many genres. I'm certainly visiting again!"

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Lola Shoneyin - The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives

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