The best places to reconnect with reading in Madrid

The world of literature has undergone great changes since the arrival of the 4.0 Revolution. The appearance of PCs and with them the Doc and PDF formats, the internet, Ebooks, the Kindle and other technological tools have made it easier to compress thousands of pages into simple megabytes, and this, in turn, has served for millions of people to access material to the one that was virtually impossible before.

However, what was initially a breakthrough has also brought considerable consequences. Part of these disagreements we have touched very closely recently with what happened with the closing of the Círculo de Lectores by Grupo Planeta.

Will reading on paper end?

No, certainly, to speak of that would be to enter into the extremes. However, and more for ecological reasons than for anything else —the planet demands it—, what will happen is that, as the years go by, the printing of books will diminish.

What will also happen is that this habit of reading and interacting directly with the printed book will also decrease. This will be conditioned by several aspects, the technological one is one, and also the time factor. The new trades are too absorbing for today's citizens, and with so many distractions, few are fully engaged in this noble pastime.

The best places to reconnect with reading in Madrid

For those faithful to the cause, and who live in Madrid, a series of exquisite places has been compiled for them to enjoy the pleasure of reading in the old fashioned way in the beautiful Spanish capital.

Manuel Miranda Bookstore

The renowned theater actor Manuel Miranda left an excellent legacy to the city, his private collection of books. The place has changed address three times, but currently you can get it at Calle Lope de Vega N ° 9.

Entering this site is to jump into the beautiful past of the table, the wooden chair, the firm leaves, a bit of dust and a world waiting for a pair of eyes to decipher it.

Library of the Spanish Cultural Heritage Institute

This library can be found in "The Crown of Thorns", the name given to the building that houses it because of its resemblance to a pointed diadem. Inside you will find comfort and more than 40 thousand books for your enjoyment. The place is perfect to spend your life reading.

National Library of Spain

This cozy space is available to all Madrilenians in the National Library and Museums Palace. It is a place steeped in history and which has currently spoken out to safeguard the archives of the Círculo de Lectores.

We are talking about a construction that is more than 120 years old. It has a vast repertoire of books for all tastes. Be sure to visit it on the Paseo de Recoletos. Of course, in order to enter the facilities of the reading area, a card is required. This can be requested via the web.

The Central of Callao

If we talk about striking and popular places for reading, La central del Callao is a must. You can visit it at Postigo de San Martín N ° 8. Best of all, while reading, you can enjoy a good coffee or an aperitif.

Royal Library of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

We owe this monument to literature to King Felipe II. The love of this monarch for books led him to order the construction of this enclosure, which he ordered to be filled with the best of the best of the literature of his time.

Reading in the spaces of this place is a divine act. The spaces recall past Spanish history, and the volumes in the library are a historical treasure of humanity.

Books for a better world

If you love reading, cats and you live in Madrid, Libros para un mundo mejor is your ideal place. In its spaces the best of literature of all time is combined with many, many felines.

Its facilities are located on Calle del Espíritu Santo, and its doors remain open to all who want to invest their time in the art of reading.