Standaard Boekhandel — Local services in Antwerp

my previous review was censored for being "inappropriate" and "unsafe." (it was nothing of the sort). so i will just say that in this very large bookstore i could not find any books about some important current events, or from authors from a particular country in the news right now. you will have to imagine to which country i refer, but it isn't difficult to guess. for two years it has dominated social media, which has forced it into the newspaper headlines. most politicians continue to deny what we all see on our phones every day. the big theme at the london book fair for the past two years has been to find authors from the country that is being affected. and there have been so many brave and new books about this issue published and available at other bookshops around the world. In Italy and Spain the entrance of every bookshop features books about this issue. But not at...

I love any book shop and normally standard are the best in Antwerp. But for a tourist city and a trilingual one like Antwerp, the book selection left much to be desired especially in English. But the staff were soooo helpful and kind and customer centric.. They...

The relocated shop is more spacious and more welcoming than before. You can find many books, magazines, diaries, stationary etc. You can also order items that are currently unavailable and have them delivered at the store for pick up. The staff is helpful...