Carturesti is a big brand book store that has souvenirs, books, and presents. This is a good place to find a book to read in multiple languages. Also, one of their buildings is very popular on Instagram due to it’s interior design. If you are visiting Romania and love books, this is the place to go.
You can also purchase these books online.
We are here to help you with some interesting book suggestions:
Romanian fairy tales – Paralela 45
If you are looking for some fairy tales to get to know Romanian culture better or just enjoy them with the young ones, this is a good start.
Children of the night – Paul Kenyon
An Amazon review summed it up best: “If you are at all interested in Romania, read this book. If you are not familiar with Romania, this book is the best introduction you can wish for. You will be informed but also delighted by the stories Kenyon selects.” Also, he is a Bafta Award winning writer.
Romanian recipes, wines and customs – Radu Anton Roman
Radu Anton Roman was a journalist and writer focused on documenting Romanian gastronomy. He loved, Romanian food and wines. He was the type of person that you trust to guide you through a food journey through Romania.
Carpathia – Irina Georgescu
I recommended a previous book of hers. If you love food and how to make it, this is the book for you!
Secrets of Transylvania – Diana Pop Comsa
As someone who loves photography, this book is a careful illustration of life in the villages of Transylvania. It takes a careful visual look at what life is like in the country side from a visual perspective and then explains the traditions in text with context from the perspective of someone who loves the Romanian country side. If you want to find out more about this region of Romania, I recommend you order this book on Amazon (or directly from Carturesti).
For more books:
Dracula also loves food and here is the story of Ciorba Radauteana:
Dracula's Guide to Romania 
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