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.