About Vastela Books
Vastela Books is an independent Zürich-based bookstore specializing exclusively in secondhand English-language books. Our goal is simple: to make reading more affordable, sustainable, and community-driven by giving pre-loved books a second life.
Read our founding story.
We believe book buying should be both accessible and environmentally conscious — whether you’re searching for contemporary fiction, classics, fantasy, nonfiction, poetry, or unexpected literary discoveries.
📚 What We Offer
- A curated collection of over 2,000 secondhand English books
- Online ordering and delivery across Switzerland
- Personalized book sourcing through wishlists, Goodreads profiles, and favorite author requests
- Book donations and sustainable book recirculation
- Literary events, book clubs, readings, and creative community gatherings
Visit the Store
📍 Birmensdorferstrasse 255, 8055 Zürich
Our physical bookstore offers a cozy space to browse, discover new reads, and connect with fellow readers and writers.
Store Benefits
- Reserve books online and pick them up in-store
- Donate books and receive store discounts
- Read and browse books in-store before purchasing
- Attend community literary events and book clubs
Opening Hours
🕘 Mon–Wed: 09:00–18:00 (Self-Service)
🕘 Thu - CLOSED
🕘 Fri: 09:00–18:00 (Self-Service)
📖 Sat: 11:00–13:00
Donations & Swaps
Have English books looking for a new home? You can donate them directly to the store during opening hours.
We also encourage sustainable reading through our community-focused book swapping initiatives and curated recommendations.
Payments
We accept:
- Cash
- TWINT
- Credit Card
Stay Connected
Follow Vastela Books on Instagram or subscribe to our mailing list to hear about:
- New arrivals
- Book recommendations
- Literary events in Zurich
- Book clubs and readings
- Community projects and special events
Whether you’re looking for your next favorite book, a quiet place to browse, or a literary community in Zurich, we’d love to welcome you to Vastela Books.