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Reading in Cyprus
Public libraries with English sections, excellent British Council Library, digital options that work from Cyprus, and lively book-swap culture in the expat community.
Public Libraries
Free membership. Limassol: largest English section. British Council Nicosia: best English library on the island. Severis Library: Cypriot history collection.
The section on "Reading in Cyprus" was the most valuable for us. We couldn't find this information anywhere else before our move. It saved us a lot of time and hassle.
– Culture lover from Frankfurt, in Nicosia since 2022
German Books
Not available in Cypriot libraries. Solutions: Kindle/Tolino with German account, Onleihe (digital lending from German libraries), Amazon.de delivery (5-10 days), book swaps at German Stammtisch.
Bookshops
Soloneion (Nicosia): largest. Moufflon: curated English selection. Bookworm (Limassol): English with second-hand section. No German bookshops on Cyprus.
Book Clubs
English: Bookworm Limassol, British Council Nicosia. German: informally via Stammtische. Audiobooks: Audible works with German account.
Libraries in Cyprus
Locations: Limassol, Nicosia
Topics: Reading in Cyprus, Public Libraries, German Books
CMC Practical Tip
de delivery (5-10 days), book swaps at German Stammtisch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Practically none. Use Kindle, Onleihe, Amazon.de delivery, or Stammtisch book swaps.
Depends on library. Some German city libraries allow use from abroad. Check before moving.
English: Bookworm Limassol, British Council. German: via Stammtische. Online clubs work from Cyprus too.
English paperback: €10-18. E-books: same as Germany. Second-hand: €1-5.
How CMC Supports You
At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.
As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.