Libros para un mundo mejor Madrid

A heartfelt bookshop

Beatriz from Madrid

"A cosy Malasaña bookstore with soul, a resident cat, and shelves full of purpose. Drop in for a book, stay for poetry, talks or a quiet dose of hope."

Libros para un Mundo Mejor is much more than a bookstore, it’s a heartfelt project born from the conviction that to build a better world, we first have to nurture our own awareness and compassion. Located on Calle Espíritu Santo, right in the lively heart of Malasaña, this independent bookshop began with a charitable mission supporting educational projects, and continues to channel part of its work into social causes.

Inside, the space feels quietly profound. Shelves brim with carefully new and second-handed chosen books on fiction, psychology, ecology, feminism, philosophy, and personal growth—titles that encourage you to look both inward and outward. A resident cat wanders gracefully among the books, making the shop feel like home.

But Libros para un Mundo Mejor is also a dynamic place for community: they regularly organise creative workshops and gatherings that invite people to write poetry, explore ideas, share books, and grow together. It’s the kind of shop where you might walk in for a book and end up staying for a conversation or simply for the peaceful joy of being there a little longer.

For me, it’s one of Madrid’s true hidden gems: a space that gently reminds you that small moments of reflection can plant seeds for a more thoughtful, generous world. His owner writes poetry and has design beautiful pieces that you can buy in the store.

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Madrid Spotter Beatriz

Hi! I'm Bea! Born and raised in Madrid, I’m a geographer with a passion for places—not just maps and landscapes, but the stories, streets, and people that bring them to life. I love wandering through neighborhoods (both at home and when I travel), always on the lookout for spots that feel genuine, lived-in, and full of personality. I'm also a CrossFit enthusiast and a big fan of discovering cities on the run—literally! For me, a perfect day might include a good workout followed by a great coffee or snack in a place that tells its own story. To me, places are emotions, memorie...

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