Here’s a list of some of the best bookshops in Nairobi, each offering a wide variety of books and stationery to cater to different needs:
1. Text Book Centre
- Overview: Established in 1964, it is Kenya’s leading bookstore chain with 11 branches across Nairobi, known for its extensive range of educational materials, retail, and wholesale services.
- Contacts: 0111 011 300, 0114 509 617
2. Prestige Bookshop
- Overview: Known for its rare and diverse book collection, Prestige Bookshop serves both Nairobi and the wider region.
- Location: Prudential Building, Mama Ngina Street and Lavington Mall.
- Contact: 0707 660 164
3. Bookstop Ltd
- Overview: Located in Yaya Centre, Bookstop is a popular bookstore with a comprehensive range of books for all ages and interests.
- Location: 2nd Floor, Yaya Centre.
- Contact: 0722 701 782
4. Savanis Book Centre
- Overview: With over 50 years in business, Savanis Book Centre is a trusted supplier of school, commercial, and technical books.
- Location: Latema Road.
- Contacts: 020 222 2405, 0735 825 555
5. Attic Books Kenya
- Overview: Known for both new and pre-owned books, Attic Books also offers an annual book subscription for Nairobi readers.
- Location: Pioneer Building, Kimathi Street, 1st Floor, Room 5.
- Contact: 0725 258 317
6. Keswick Books & Gifts Ltd
- Overview: A leading Christian bookshop, Keswick focuses on biblical and Christian literature.
- Location: Bruce House, Kaunda Street, Nairobi CBD.
- Contact: 0713 621 938
7. Joshy Books & Stationers
- Overview: A versatile bookstore offering a variety of books from bibles and storybooks to curriculum and revision books.
- Location: Gatatha House, Ground Floor, Ronald Ngala Street.
- Contact: 0796 498 976
8. Excel Bookshop
- Overview: Excel Bookshop specializes in affordable school books, stationery, and uniforms.
- Location: Utawala Centre, 200m from Kincar Stage.
- Contacts: 0712 738 433, 0721 148 416
9. Soma Nami Books
- Overview: Soma Nami offers a unique experience as a bookstore, book cafe, book subscription service, and book club.
- Location: Suite 12, Ground Floor, West Wing, The Greenhouse Mall, Ngong Road.
- Contact: 0705 548 052
10. Laxmi Booksellers & Stationers
- Overview: A trusted source for pre-primary, primary, high school, and medical books.
- Location: Along Ronald Ngala Street.
- Contact: 0720 350 222
These bookstores provide Nairobi residents with a wide range of reading materials, from educational textbooks to specialty and leisure books, making it easy to find something for every reader.
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