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

German books in Cypriot libraries? ▼

Practically none. Use Kindle, Onleihe, Amazon.de delivery, or Stammtisch book swaps.

Does Onleihe work abroad? ▼

Depends on library. Some German city libraries allow use from abroad. Check before moving.

Where to find a book club? ▼

English: Bookworm Limassol, British Council. German: via Stammtische. Online clubs work from Cyprus too.

Book prices? ▼

English paperback: €10-18. E-books: same as Germany. Second-hand: €1-5.

How CMC Supports You

At CMC Family Office Group, 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.

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