Friend's Book House

For literary insomniacs: a non-stop bookshop, café and reading room that also has a quiet study room in the basement. There are not many English-language titles on offer but you can always bring your own book or newspaper along. Near the main police station, just north of the river.

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A - Tirana, Albania 11 October 2011
I was dissappointed, it's not cheap and the service is still very poor. I was there a few days ago and I gently asked to lower the music volume a little and thay said that it was a cafe so it needs to be loud.
Viola - Tirana 11 February 2010
Friend's Book House is my favourite place to buy books, service is great, and coffee is the best. There are writen rules for clients who use the library, for all services, and price. I wish I had more time to spend there! I usually go at weekends with my friends and have a glass of wine and snacks.
Jane - Tirana, Albania 29 July 2009
Well, I was very disappointed there because they see you like numbers. I went there and had the most expensive coffee they have while meeting a friend and as soon as he left I was checking my emails since there was wireless connection. The room on the first floor was almost empty, the waiter came to me telling me that I had to order something else or leave the place. For sure I'll never go back there.
Clare - Belgium 25 July 2009
Just visited after seeing the entry in In Your Pocket. A deligthful basement with bookcases and photos galore. Even if you can't understand Albanian, bring along a book or your laptop for the wifi connection. Just be careful not to spend the whole day there otherwise you'll miss out on the Tirana summer heat.