about bookstore

The about bookstore is one of Berlin’s most personal bookshops. Since moving to its new premises across the street, there is even more space for what makes this place so special. Founder Gesine Tosin curates the selection not based on new releases or bestseller lists, but around themes that change several times a year. Friendship, anger, passion or laziness become the starting point for books spanning literature, essays, philosophy and society. This creates a fresh perspective on a theme every time and a bookshop that is constantly evolving. The yellow shelves feel like an invitation to explore. Many books you would otherwise never have come across. Added to this is a small café that makes your visit linger. You order a coffee, flick through the recommendations and soon strike up a conversation with other guests or the team. Readings, talks and events with authors take place regularly, expanding the venue’s scope far beyond that of a traditional bookshop. About Books is not a shop that aims to showcase as many titles as possible. It is a place for people who are curious, enjoy reading and take pleasure in engaging with new ideas. It is precisely this personal touch that makes the bookshop one of the most exciting destinations for books in Berlin.