Est. 2012 — Al-Mutanabbi Street, Baghdad
Baghdad Bookstore
Where Words Meet Heritage — Baghdad
Baghdad's premier independent bookstore — celebrating Arabic literature, hosting cultural events, and connecting readers since 2012.
About Us
Founded on Al-Mutanabbi Street — Baghdad's legendary booksellers' boulevard — we carry over 8,000 titles spanning Arabic classics, contemporary fiction, poetry, history, and translated world literature. We also run weekly book, cinema, and poetry clubs open to all.
8,000+
Titles in stock
180+
Club members
200+
Events per year
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فرع المتنبي
شارع المتنبي، وسط بغداد، بالقرب من جسر الشهداء
Sat–Thu: ٩ صباحاً — ١٠ مساءً
Fri: ٢ ظهراً — ١٠ مساءً
فرع الكرادة
شارع الكرادة الداخل، مقابل مجمع البيئة
Sat–Thu: ١٠ صباحاً — ١١ مساءً
Fri: ٣ ظهراً — ١١ مساءً
Come Read With Us
Our site is primarily in Arabic — but our doors, events, and WhatsApp are always open.