Argentina
A new and very cool bookstore in the heart of Palermo Hollywood, where most of the local TV,
radio and film studios are located. Set in a typical Casa Chorizo, this beautiful libreria framed in mahogany bookshelves, offers meals in a quaint setting, with a full bar and cafe set in the back.
An ample selection of English language books plus local guides make it a perfect stop for
a quiet moment for a 'cortado' after eating at one of the local eateries or before checking out
the BA nightlife.
Honduras 5574; tel: 4774-4100;
www.eternacadencia.com
A small, cluttered, brilliant bookshop. The staff are not pushy but they know about books and like talking about them. An essential visit for anyone who reads Spanish and even more so for anyone interested in Argentine literature.
Av. Las Heras 2225. Tel +54 (0)11-4807-2039
Although first published in 1977 and a travel journal rather than a novel, Bruce Chatwin's In Patagonia admirably conveys the uniqueness of the Argentine experience and points you in all the right directions.
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