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On Monday, November 24, the Mondadori Bookstore in Varese will reopen its doors, offering visitors a fully redesigned space dedicated to books and entertainment.

The new bookstore features a modern, completely reimagined layout, designed to be even more engaging and content-rich. Visitors will be welcomed by a team of expert booksellers and a catalog of 17,000 titles, ranging from classic literature to bestsellers, including fiction, non-fiction, and books in their original languages.

“The restyling of the Mondadori Bookstore in Varese is part of our ongoing plan to renovate and develop our bookstore network. Our goal is to provide the community with cultural hubs that are increasingly stimulating and capable of meeting the needs of the local area,” said Carmine Perna, CEO of Mondadori Retail.

The bookstore is spread across two levels. The ground floor hosts all the latest releases and thematic areas designed to appeal to every type of reader, including We are Junior, , a space for young readers with educational games and illustrated books to stimulate imagination; Just Comics, dedicated to manga and comics; My New Romance, a new corner for romance enthusiasts, one of the most popular literary genres today; as well as a wide selection of stationery, toys, gadgets, and gift cards. The basement level has been converted into a reading area with armchairs and tables for customers.

The Mondadori Bookstore in Varese also serves readers online. Customers can stay updated through Instagram and Facebook pages and use Mondadoristore.it to check book availability, place orders, choose in-store pickup, or have books delivered directly to their homes.

Mondadori Store represents the largest network of bookstores in Italy, with over 500 locations across both major cities and smaller towns. It acts as an active cultural hub nationwide, both in-store and online via Mondadoristore.it and the Bookclub formula, offering not only books at the centre of its offering but also entertainment experiences, events, and multichannel services, reaching over 20 million customers every year.

MONDADORI BOOKSTORE

Address: Via Morosini 10, 21100, Varese, VA
Hours: Mon–Sat 9 am-7:30 pm/Sun 10 am–7:30 pm

Telephone: 0332 285985
Email: libreria.varese@mondadori.it
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Starting tomorrow, Saturday 8^th November, the Mondadori Bookstore in Paderno Dugnano (MI) will reopen to the public inside the Brianza Shopping Centre, unveiling a fully refurbished space dedicated to books and entertainment.

The new bookshop is part of Mondadori Store’s ongoing refurbishment and development plan, in line with the network’s strategy to promote reading and broaden access to culture by creating interactive meeting places, cultural hubs for local communities and an enhanced shopping experience.

The new Mondadori Bookstore covers 225 square metres and features a modern layout with a catalogue of 11,000 titles, ranging from great classics to best sellers, including fiction, non fiction and international titles.

Specialised areas have also been expanded. These include the We Are Junior section for younger readers, offering educational games and illustrated books to spark their imagination with the most engaging stories; the Just Comics area dedicated to the phenomenon of manga and graphic novels; and the new My New Romance corner for readers who love contemporary, heartfelt stories that explore emotions and relationships they can relate to. The bookshop’s offer is further enriched with a selection of books in their original language, as well as a wide range of stationery, toys, gadgets and gift cards.

The Mondadori Bookstore in Paderno Dugnano also supports its readers online. Customers can stay up to date through the shop’s Instagram and Facebook pages, and can contact the store via the digital services on Mondadoristore.it to check the availability of a title, place an order, collect it in store or have it delivered to their home.

Mondadori Store is the largest network of bookshops in Italy, with more than 500 locations across the country, from major cities to smaller towns. It is a cultural landmark throughout the national territory, both in store and online through the ecommerce site Mondadoristore.it and its bookclub format. Alongside its core book offering, the network provides entertainment, events and multichannel services, reaching more than 20 million customers every year.

MONDADORI BOOKSTORE

Address: Strada Statale 35 Dei Giovi, 20037, Paderno Dugnano, MI
Hours: Mon–Sat 9 am-8:00 pm Sun 9 am–8:00 pm

Telephone: +39 0223174600
E-mail: libreria.paderno@mondadori.it
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Mondadori Retail has signed a preliminary agreement with MA S.r.l., a company operating in the retail sector, for the acquisition of a 51% stake in the soon-to-be-established MA Retail S.r.l., owner of 10 bookstores.

The transaction will take effect from 1 December and will enable Mondadori Retail – which manages the largest network of bookstores in Italy, with over 500 stores – to further strengthen its directly managed retail network.
The acquisition forms part of the company’s broader growth strategy which – following four consecutive years of positive and steadily improving results – now complements organic growth with an external development initiative.

Mondadori Retail’s expansion plan – a strategic business for promoting reading and ensuring widespread distribution of books – will continue throughout 2026 with the opening of approximately 30 additional bookstores, both directly managed and franchised. These social and cultural hubs, dedicated to books and entertainment, will further enrich the offering in various Italian regions and high-potential urban centres.

The 10 bookstores acquired, already affiliated with the Mondadori Retail franchising network, are located across Italy under the brand name Mondadori Bookstore | MA, in Milan, Turin, Udine, Taggia (IM), Grosseto, Rome, Naples, Salerno, Sestu (CA), and Sassari. These stores embody a new contemporary and environmentally conscious bookstore concept, designed to combine culture with environment: eco-friendly, multimedia spaces inspired by the Japanese philosophy of MA, from which they take their name. 

The agreement also includes a call option in favour of the Mondadori Group company, which would allow it to increase its stake in MA Retail to 100% from 2030.

Mondadori Store today opens a new neighbourhood bookstore concept in Milan, designed specifically for the historic Mercato Rombon, which reopens to the public following a major redevelopment project carried out by Sogemi and the Municipality of Milan.With this new format of proximity, the largest network of bookshops in Italy comes even closer to the interests and needs of readers in residential areas, creating a space in which the bookshop becomes a symbol of sharing and sociability, capable of dialogue with other forms of expression and togetherness.

The Mondadori Bookstore also contributes to extending the offer of the renovated Rombon Market by making it more transversal, contemporary and culturally lively.

“Mondadori Retail is proud to have worked with the Municipality of Milan and Sogemi on the reopening of Mercato Rombon, an important community hub in the Feltre district, in the Lambrate area,” said Carmine Perna, Chief Executive Officer of Mondadori Retail. “In line with our goal of promoting reading and creating new cultural landmarks, this opening is particularly meaningful as it brings a cultural offer that combines the world of books with a strong focus on the local area and its social fabric. This project also gives us the opportunity to evolve our bookstore format, demonstrating its flexibility and capacity for reinterpretation in a neighbourhood context,” Perna concluded.

The connection between the bookstore and the local community will be further strengthened through numerous initiatives and collaborations, particularly with nearby schools. Among these is the “Alunni in libreria (Pupils in the Bookstore)” series of events, aimed at making the store a reference point not only for families but also for younger generations, fostering both reading and cultural participation.

The new Mondadori Store covers 100 square metres, purpose-designed to meet the needs of the neighbourhood it serves. The catalogue of more than 7,000 titles includes great classics and bestsellers across fiction, non-fiction and international literature. There are also a number of specialised areas, such as the We are Junior section dedicated to younger readers, featuring educational games and picture books designed to spark their imagination through engaging stories, and the Just Comics area focused on the ever-growing world of manga and graphic novels. To further enrich the bookstore’s offering, there are also dedicated sections for the romance and fantasy  genres, popular with new generations of readers, alongside a wide selection of stationery, toys, gifts and gift cards.

The Mondadori Store at Mercato Rombon  is also available online. Customers can stay up to date via the store’s  Instagram and Facebook pages, and make use of the digital services offered by mondadoristore.it to check book availability, place orders, and choose whether to collect their purchases in store or have them delivered to their home.

The new Mondadori Bookstore is part of the ongoing renewal and development plan of Mondadori Store, Italy’s largest network of bookstores, with more than 500 shops ranging from major cities to smaller towns. A true cultural hub active across the country, Mondadori Store also operates online through mondadoristore.it and its bookclub format, combining a passion for books – always at the heart of its offer – with entertainment experiences, events and multichannel services, reaching over 20 million customers every year.

MONDADORI BOOKSTORE

Address: via Rombon, 34, 20134 Milano MI
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
E-mail: libreriamilanorombon@mondadori.it
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Mondadori Store, Italy’s largest bookstore network, is expanding its partnership with Zeercle, one of Europe’s leading providers of book buyback services. The initiative, launched exclusively in Italy last June, has already collected more than 100,000 used books in over 300 Mondadori Store locations participating in the project.

Starting today, customers can give new life not only to their books – from fiction to non-fiction, children’s titles to timeless classics – but also to CDs, vinyl records, physical video games, DVDs and Blu-rays. In return, they will receive a gift card corresponding to the assessed value of the item, redeemable at Mondadori Store bookstores and on Mondadoristore.it.

Mondadori Store and Zeercle support reading with #IoLeggoPerché

To mark the tenth anniversary of #IoLeggoPerché, Mondadori Store and Zeercle have joined forces to bring a love of reading to schools.

From 7 to 16 November, Mondadori Store will donate one euro for every Zeercle trade-in made during the campaign to the three schools partnered with its bookstores that receive the highest number of book donations as part of #IoLeggoPerché.

The total amount collected will be shared equally among the three schools and converted into gift cards of the same value, redeemable in Mondadori Store bookshops. The initiative offers an additional opportunity to enrich school libraries and nurture students’ passion for reading.

“At the heart of Mondadori Retail’s mission is the promotion of culture, which is why we have chosen to support, together with Zeercle, such an important initiative as #IoLeggoPerché, dedicated to encouraging reading in schools,” said Francesco Riganti, Marketing Director of Mondadori Retail. “Through this project, with a single gesture people can not only give new value to books, CDs and DVDs, but also make a tangible contribution to supporting school libraries, further strengthening the bond between schools and our bookstores across the country,” Riganti concluded.

Three weekends dedicated to Zeercle Days

But Mondadori Store and Zeercle’s activities do not stop here. Following their success across Europe, Zeercle Days are now arriving in Italy for the first time: three weekends featuring dedicated Zeercle corners set up in shopping centres. Customers will be able to drop off their books and other items appraised on Zeercle and receive a Mondadori Store gift card of equal value, plus a €10 shopping voucher to use within the host shopping centre (for deposits of at least €20).

The Zeercle Days will take place on 18–19 October at the La Romanina shopping centre (Rome), 25–26 October at I Gigli (Florence), and 1–2 November at Vialarga (Bologna). Full terms and conditions are available at mondadoristore.it.

HOW DOES THE ZEERCLE SERVICE WORK?

The service offered by Mondadori Store in partnership with Zeercle is very simple. Anyone wishing to sell their used books, CDs, vinyl records, video games, DVDs or Blu-rays – with the exception of school textbooks – can visit the dedicated website  and either scan the item’s barcode or enter its ISBN to receive an instant valuation.

Once the cart has been created, customers can bring their items to any Mondadori Bookstore participating in the Zeercle service. By providing the code to the bookstore staff, who will check the condition of the items, they will receive a gift card of equivalent value, redeemable in all participating Mondadori bookstores (see the list of participating stores here).

Mondadori Store is Italy’s largest bookstore network, with over 500 locations ranging from major cities to smaller towns. It represents a cultural hub active across the country, online through its e-commerce platform Mondadoristore.it and via its book club format. Alongside books – always at the heart of its offering – Mondadori Store provides entertainment experiences, events and omnichannel services, reaching more than 20 million customers every year.

Zeercle is an innovative circular economy service dedicated to books. Through a simple digital platform, Zeercle allows readers to sell their used books directly in partner bookstores, receiving an immediate voucher to spend in store. The service, already active in Germany, France and Austria, aims to give books new value, support physical bookstores and promote more sustainable consumption. Zeercle works with major retail chains and independent bookstores to build a European network for second-hand books.

On Thursday, 16 October, the new Mondadori Bookstore in Velletri (Rome) will open to the public. The city’s historic bookstore – now relocated to a landmark building in the city centre – will feature completely redesigned interiors and furnishings.

The new layout and atmosphere will enhance the store’s extensive selection of books, while the impressive glass wall in the event area, overlooking the striking Torre di Santa Maria in Trivio, will make the experience for visitors and customers even more engaging.

The new bookstore will be inaugurated in the presence of numerous guests and local authorities, including the Mayor of Velletri, Ascanio Cascella, Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Culture Chiara Ercoli, Councillor Cristian Simonetti, and Regional Councillor Giancarlo Righini.

With this initiative, Mondadori Store, Italy’s largest bookstore network, continues its path of renewal and growth, creating interactive spaces for the community dedicated to books and entertainment, in line with its strategy to promote reading and spread culture.

“The first Mondadori Bookstore in Velletri opened its doors back in 2004, quickly becoming a reference point for the community. Over twenty years of presence in the area have been marked by our love for books and culture, as shown by the many initiatives we’ve promoted, including the Velletris Librus Festival, now in its ninth edition”, said Guido and Aurora Ciarla, Mondadori Store franchisees. “Today, thanks to our new central location, we’ll be able to serve our customers with even greater dedication and care. The same approach and passion that have driven us to open other Mondadori bookstores across the region, in Lariano, Genzano, San Cesareo (inside the La Noce Shopping Center), Frascati in the province of Rome, and Cisterna in the province of Latina”.

Located at Corso della Repubblica 156, the new Mondadori Bookstore covers an area of 250 square metres and offers a catalogue of more than 18,000 titles –  from literary classics to bestsellers, fiction, crime, thrillers, fantasy, romance, and local publications, as well as a wide selection of essays and international works. Special attention is given to young readers through the We are Junior format, which features educational games and illustrated books designed to inspire curiosity and imagination. The Just Comics section is dedicated to the world of manga and graphic novels. The store also includes spaces for #BookTok readers and new generations of book lovers, as well as dedicated areas for stationery, toys, gadgets, and gift cards.

As further proof of the booksellers’ and Mondadori Store network’s commitment to promoting reading, the Mondadori Bookstores managed by Guido and Aurora Ciarla will once again take part in #IoLeggoPerché, which this year celebrates its tenth anniversary and already counts numerous schools and volunteers as partners.

Throughout the year, the bookstore will host events and projects involving local schools – such as the long-running “Alunni in Libreria” (Students in the Bookstore) initiative – as well as collaborations with educational institutions, libraries, and cultural associations.

In addition to these initiatives, the bookstore will also host meetings and book signings both in-store and in local schools.

Mondadori Bookstore in Velletri also serves its readers online. Customers can stay updated via the store’s  Instagram and Facebook pages, and can use the digital services of  Mondadoristore.it to check book availability, place orders, pick up purchases in-store, or have them delivered to their home. The store also provides a convenient phone ordering service.

The new Mondadori Bookstore is part of the ongoing renewal and expansion plan of Mondadori Store, Italy’s largest bookstore network, with more than 500 stores across the country – from major cities to smaller towns. It represents an active cultural presence nationwide, both online through Mondadoristore.it and the bookclub formula, offering not only books – always at the heart of the experience – but also entertainment, events, and multichannel services that reach over 20 million customers each year.

MONDADORI BOOKSTORE

Corso della Repubblica 156 – 00049 Velletri
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tel: +39 0696155094
Whatsapp: +39 3332779015
E-mail: libreriamondadorivelletri@gmail.com
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Mondadori Retail presents the new e-commerce site Mondadoristore.it. The platform, featuring a refreshed design, improved performance, and a significantly enhanced user experience, marks an important step in the digital innovation and development strategy of the Mondadori Group company, which manages the largest bookstore network in Italy.

The new technological platform adopted by Mondadori Retail, powered by SAP Commerce and developed in collaboration with Accenture, offers customers a seamless shopping experience with personalized services.

“With our new website, we are bringing book lovers a completely new digital experience: simple, intuitive, and fast,” says Carmine Perna, CEO of Mondadori Retail. “It has been 25 years since Mondadoristore.it was created, and day after day we continue to advance our omnichannel vision, one that places readers and their relationship with bookstores at the centre, seamlessly integrating the physical and digital worlds to serve an ever-wider and more informed audience. “In this way, Mondadori Retail reinforces its commitment to making culture more accessible and to highlighting the value of bookstores, establishing itself as a point of reference in the digital space as well. Our ecosystem combines innovation with proximity, technology with human connection. A project made possible thanks to the collaboration with outstanding partners and the excellent work of the Mondadori Group’s Retail and IT teams,” Perna adds.

In the coming months, Mondadori Retail’s omnichannel development strategy will continue, with the primary goal of further strengthening the integration between the online shopping experience at Mondadoristore.it and the offering of its extensive network of physical bookstores.

What’s New

The new Mondadoristore.it website has been completely redesigned with a mobile-first approach, featuring an innovative, user-friendly design that ensures smooth navigation, faster loading times, and optimized content across all devices. A clear, accessible interface allows users to explore the catalog quickly and with ease.

The entire purchasing process can now be completed in just a few clicks: from fast social login, to choosing a preferred bookshop as a collection point, to tracking a delivery, all in a few simple steps. Thanks to the integration between e-commerce and the physical bookshop network, customers can select a book, pay online and collect their order at any of the 500+ Mondadori Store locations.

The site also introduces a revamped events hub, making it easy to explore the calendar of presentations, author meetings and book signings organised throughout Italy. Users can filter events by author, title or bookshop, keeping up to date with cultural events nearby or following their favourite writers.

With the new wishlist feature, users can create and share virtual libraries, both for themselves and to inspire friends and family, helping to fuel the passion for reading in a more social and participatory way.

Partners

The creation of the new Mondadoristore.it was made possible thanks to the collaboration with SAP, the technology partner providing the SAP Commerce Cloud platform, and Accenture, which acted as system integrator and managed the technical implementation of Mondadori Retail’s new e-commerce system.

“Every customer interaction is an opportunity to build loyalty and drive growth. Companies that prioritise customer experience stand out through seamless, high-quality interactions that foster lasting connections,” commented Carla Masperi, CEO of SAP Italy. The project developed with Mondadori Retail goes precisely in this direction, in line with the technological strategy launched by the Mondadori Group. The feature-rich, innovative and scalable SAP Commerce Cloud solution further strengthens our collaboration,” Masperi concluded.

“We are proud to support Mondadori Retail as a technology partner in the digital transformation of Mondadoristore.it,” added Alessandro Riva, Digital Media Lead at Accenture Italy. “We contributed to the development of an innovative, modular and flexible e-commerce platform capable of offering an immersive, personalised and omnichannel shopping experience, seamlessly integrated with both the physical and digital ecosystem. It was a complex challenge that we approached with enthusiasm, drawing on the specialised skills of our media team and the creativity, innovation and technology of Accenture Song to deliver a product designed to make a difference,” Riva concluded.

The launch of the new website will be supported by a dedicated digital and social media campaign highlighting the platform’s new services.

Segrate, 5 August 2025 – Mondadori Store, the largest network of bookshops in Italy, is expanding in Campania by opening a new space dedicated to the world of books and entertainment in the Apollo shopping centre in Casapulla (CE).

The Mondadori Bookstore, which will be inaugurated tomorrow, is located in a key point of the city and aims to spread culture by creating an interactive meeting place for the entire community.

‘We are happy to be part of the Mondadori Store project and are ready to become a local point of reference for reading, thanks to a bookshop designed to offer a welcoming and engaging experience. Casapulla and the area deserve a custom space for book lovers of all ages: not just a shop but a place to live,’ says Raffaele Radice, Mondadori Store franchisee.

The new Mondadori Bookstore in Casapulla has a floor area of 90 square metres, with a catalogue of more than 10,000 titles ranging from the great classics to best sellers, including fiction, a variety of nonfiction, and both local and international volumes. Special attention is paid to younger readers with the We are Junior format, which includes educational games and picture books to stimulate their imagination with the most intriguing stories, and the Just Comics department dedicated to manga and comics. The store offer also expands thanks to areas dedicated to #BookTok, for the new generation of readers, as well as stationery, gift cards and gift boxes.

The Mondadori Bookstore in Casapulla also serves readers online, with updates on the Instagram and Facebook pages. In addition, customers can also contact the bookstore through Mondadoristore.it digital services to check a book’s availability, order it, pick it up in store or have it sent to their home. The bookshop also accepts telephone orders from customers.

The new Mondadori Bookstore is part of the ongoing renewal and development plan launched by Mondadori Store, the most extensive network of bookstores in Italy, with more than 500 sales outlets distributed across cities and towns. A cultural organisation active nationwide, online with the Mondadoristore.it e-commerce site and book club, through an offering that combines books — the constant focus — with entertainment experiences, events and multi-channel services, reaching more than 20 million customers every year.

MONDADORI BOOKSTORE
Via Nazionale Appia, 5, 81020, Casapulla (CE)
Hours: Mon–Sat 9 am 8:30 pm Sun 10 am–8:30 pm
Tel: 0823 176 5274
E-mail: mondadoricasapulla@gmail.com
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Mondadori Store, Italy’s largest network of bookstores, has brought a new space dedicated to books and entertainment to the city of Formia (Latina).
The Mondadori Bookstore in Formia expands the already extensive Mondadori Store network in Lazio, in line with the network’s strategy of helping to spread culture and promote reading, creating an interactive meeting point.

“I am pleased to have opened a new bookstore in the south of Lazio in the particularly culturally vibrant provinces of Latina and Frosinone,” explains Felice Paparello, a Mondadori Store franchisee. “Our goal is to offer an engaging experience both to reading lovers visiting the city and to local residents, planning cultural activities for families and young people,” concludes Paparello, who also owns the Mondadori Stores in Frosinone and the neighbouring municipalities of Piedimonte San Germano, Sora Piazza Palestro and La Selva Shopping Centre, as well as in the province of Latina in Fondi, Minturno, and Terracina.

The new Mondadori Bookstore in Formia covers an area of 100 square metres with a catalogue of more than 5,000 titles, from great classics to best sellers, including fiction and non-fiction, both local and international. Special attention is paid to younger readers with the We are Junior format, which includes educational games and picture books to stimulate their imagination with the most intriguing stories, and the Just Comics department dedicated to manga and comics. The bookstore also offers dedicated #BookTok areas for the new generation of readers, as well as stationery, toys, gadgets and gift cards.

The Mondadori Bookstore in Formia also serves readers online: customers can be updated via the Instagram and Facebook pages. They will also be able to get in touch with the bookstore through the  Mondadoristore.it digital services to check a book’s availability, order it, pick it up in store or have it sent to their home. The bookstore also offers telephone ordering services to all customers.

The new Mondadori Bookstore is part of the ongoing renewal and development plan launched by Mondadori Store, the most extensive network of bookstores in Italy, with more than 500 sales outlets distributed across cities and towns. This cultural stronghold is active throughout the country, online with the Mondadoristore.it e-commerce site and book club formula, with an offer that combines books — which are always the focus — with entertainment experiences, events and multi-channel services, reaching more than 20 million customers every year.

MONDADORI BOOKSTORE
Via Paone 9, 04023, Formia (LT)
Opening hours: summer 9.30 am – 1 pm 5 pm – midnight, winter 9.30 am – 8 pm
Tel: 0771.903023
E-mail: mondadoristoreformia@gmail.com
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Mondadori Store, the largest network of bookstores in Italy, has strengthened its presence in Rome with three new shops that further enhance what Italy’s capital has to offer, in line with the network’s strategy of facilitating the spread of culture and promoting reading.

The historic bookstore in Via Tuscolana, which opens tomorrow, Thursday 3 July, is joined by the opening of the Mondadori Bookstore in the Le Terrazze shopping centre in the Casal Palocco district and today’s inauguration, following a complete renovation, of the shop in the RomaEst shopping centre.

“After last autumn’s opening of the Bookstore in Galleria Alberto Sordi, the development of the Mondadori Store bookstore network in the city of Rome is continuing both through directly managed shops and franchisees,” commented Carmine Perna, Managing Director of Mondadori Retail. “Thanks to these new initiatives in the capital, we are pursuing our strategy of making culture increasingly accessible, also by renovating our spaces to offer a modern and engaging experience to an ever-growing number of reading and entertainment enthusiasts,” Perna concludes.

Mondadori Bookstore on Via Tuscolana
One of the shops enriching the city’s cultural offer is the historic bookstore on Via Tuscolana, which is celebrating its 30^th anniversary this year. The inauguration, which will take place on Thursday 3 July at 6 p.m., will be attended, together with Carmine Perna, by the Councillor for Culture of the Municipality of Rome, Massimiliano Smeriglio, the President of Municipio VII, Francesco Laddaga, and the President of Municipio VII’s VI Commission, Emiliano Cofano.

The refurbished Mondadori Bookstore covers an area of 300 square metres with a catalogue of more than 20,000 titles and a layout that will offer bookshop customers modern, tailored spaces for all reading enthusiasts.

“Over the course of its 30 years in business, the Bookstore on Via Tuscolana has become not only a neighbourhood bookstore, but also a place for meeting, cultural exchange and discovery, a meeting point that has accompanied generations of readers and enthusiasts, contributing to making the neighbourhood a vibrant place,” remarks Mondadori Store franchisee Luca Russillo. “Our bookstore, where we have hosted great writers, has over time become one of the main reference points for book events in Rome,” Russillo concludes.

Mondadori Bookstore in the Le Terrazze shopping centre
The same franchisee recently opened a new Mondadori Bookstore in the Le Terrazze shopping centre: the bookstore is a novelty for the Casal Palocco district in Rome, offering more than 10,000 titles in its 150 square metre space.

Mondadori Bookstore in the RomaEst shopping centre
Mondadori Store’s presence in Rome has also been renewed with today’s reopening of the bookstore in the RomaEst shopping centre. The spaces of the directly managed shop, which is easily accessible by public transport and located close to the A24 motorway exit, will house in its 300 square metres up to 15,000 different titles and more than 2,500 stationery items, toys, gadgets and gift boxes, offering the capital a renewed cultural reference point. Since 2007, the booksellers at the Mondadori Bookstore in RomaEst have been working enthusiastically and professionally to introduce the public to new publications, strengthening a relationship of trust with readers day after day.

Services provided by the three bookstores
The three Mondadori Bookstores offer a catalogue rangingfrom the great classics to bestsellers, including fiction, non-fiction and international books. Special attention is paid to younger readers with the We are Junior format, which includes educational games and picture books to stimulate their imagination with the most intriguing stories, and the Just Comics department dedicated to manga and comics. The bookstore also offers dedicated #BookTok areas for the new generation of readers, as well as stationery, toys, gadgets and gift boxes.

Mondadori Store shops also serve readers online: customers can be updated via the Instagram and Facebook social media pages. They will also be able to get in touch with the bookstore through the Mondadoristore.it digital services to check a book’s availability, order it, pick it up in store or have it sent to their home, choosing from a catalogue of over 1 million titles. The bookstore also offers telephone ordering services to all customers.

The new Mondadori Bookstores are part of the ongoing renewal and development plan launched by Mondadori Store, the most extensive network of bookstores in Italy, with more than 500 sales outlets distributed across cities and towns. A cultural stronghold active throughout the country, online with the Mondadoristore.it e-commerce site and the book club formula, through an offering that combines books – always at the centre of the offer – with entertainment experiences, events and multi-channel services, reaching more than 20 million customers every year.