If there’s one thing you can never get enough of it’s a good bookshop. Geistesblüten in Charlottenburg is just this kind of place. The store, tucked away in a side street off Kurfürstendam, has more to offer than just an excellent selection of books. As its name suggests (Geistesblüten means “blossoms of the mind” in German) literature and culture are at the heart of its concept. Founders Christian Dunker and Marc Iven have been active in the literary and cultural sector for a number of years, their vision being to create a place where both fields could meet. This is literally the case at their new space on Walter-Benjamin-Platz: it’s a bookstore during the day, venue for frequently sold-out readings, film screenings and matinees in the evenings. And the arts don’t come up short either: graphic artist and illustrator Christoph Niemann is showing his “Hopes and Dreams” series at Geistesblüten until 01.03.2020. So whether you are just picking up a good read or want to stay for the rest of the evening, Geistesblüten is sure to delight anyone who loves books. There’s more: Geistesblüten also releases a biannual Magazine that brings together texts on different cultural topics. The Autumn 2019 edition’s theme is “Emanzipation”. (Text: Hanna Komornitzyk / Photos: Johanna Rademacher-Flesland)

Geistesblüten, Walter–Benjamin–Platz 2, 10629 Berlin–Charlottenburg; map
Thu–Fri 11–19h, Sat 11–16h and by appointment
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