English Language Books

Puerto Vallarta’s best source for English language books, The Book Store, has recently doubled in size. I call The Book Store Puerto Vallarta’s Barnes & Noble. The only thing that is missing is a coffee shop.

The Book Store carries a full selection fiction and non-fiction books in English plus a growing selection of Spanish language books. It also has has an extensive selection of books for teens and children.

The owner Tom Barrett imports nearly all of the books carried by the shop which is not an easy task. He has done an excellent job bringing in great titles at a reasonable prices. Even with the Peso’s recent decline against the dollar he has managed to maintain very fair prices.

The Book Store is located at Plaza Caracol in front of the Soriana Supermarket’s cash registers. The telephone number is (322) 224-1872. Contact them at thebookstore@aol.com

Bookstore in Bucerias

The Book Store in Puerto Vallarta isn’t the only english Language bookstore in the bay. Gringo Books is a good bookstore in Bucerias.

Puerto Vallarta’s Public Library

One of the best cultural resources in Puerto Vallarta is the Biblioteca Los Mangos (Los Mangos Library) located on Francisco Villa Avenue not far from the new Costco.

The library is open to the public and has a large selection of books in Spanish and in English. If you are in Puerto Vallarta for a longer stay you can get a library card to check out books. You just need to fill out a form, show your passport and a receipt such as the phone bill or electric bill to verify your address.

The library offers an extensive list of courses including ballet, piano, and painting at very reasonable prices. The best way to find out what is being offered is to visit the library. At the main entrance is a bulletin board with postings for all of the courses and activities. Also, many of the library’s events, classes, and cultural activities are listed on the library’s informational blog.

Other things that the library offers are Internet access at no cost and the Cinema Club which is very popular and shows little known art movies as well as more mainstream features. On Saturday mornings the Puerto Vallarta SPCA offers dogs and cats for adoption.

The library really offers something for everyone and is worth a visit.

Donate Your Old Books

If you bring books with you on your visit to Puerto Vallarta and you don’t want to take them back with you, consider donating them to the library. They accept books in English and Spanish.

Library hours are:
Monday – Friday 9:00am to 9:00pm
Saturdays 10:00am to 6:00pm

The library address is:
Ave. Francisco Villa #1001

Telephone:
322-224-9966

email:
blm@prodigy.net.mx
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My Favorite Bookstore in Puerto Vallarta
The Book Store at Plaza Caracol

Books in English

Update – The Book Store has expanded. Check out the updated photos. The Book Store Puerto Vallarta

Over the weekend, I stopped in The Book Store in Plaza Caracol to see what was new. Although they had a number of new books that I had my eye on, I didn’t pick up a new book this time because my budget wasn’t cooperating.

The Book Store is the place to go for new English language books. It has the most extensive selection in the bay and the prices are almost the same as you would pay back home. They have recently added more Spanish titles and the owner Tom Barrett says the demand has been very strong.

The store carries a really great selection of books about Mexican art and design. It also carries a good selection of Mexican food cookbooks. Mexicolor is a book I recommend for anyone interested in learning about the role that color plays in Mexican life.

The Book Store is located in Plaza Caracol in front of the Gigante cash registers. (322) 224-1872 thebookstore@aol.com