The local bookstore with a Global Conscience

Fiction, non-fiction, environment, poetry, history, mystery, biography, travel guides, children, young adult... and much, much more!

Wide selection of quality second-hand English paperbacks at reasonable prices. The most "dangerous" street in Budapest: good books and gourmet food

treehugger's blog

Wellness Saturday

chris parsons and treehugger dan romai partI met Lydia at the Hunyadi ter market for some food shopping on Saturday. I bought the makings for pesto and chili, along with some blueberries for freezing so that I could have blueberry pancakes even in winter.Read more »

Molier in the Park: Theatre Review

misanthropeNora had an extra ticket for The Misanthrope by Molier last night and kindly invited me along.Read more »

Obuda Gas Factory: A Cool Place to Explore

obudai gazmuvek obuda gas factory lakotelepI have been cycling up to Romai Part and Szentendre for years, and have always loved the four water and coal-clock towers at the old gas works. Luckily they have managed to survive (so far) the reconstruction of the old chemical works as an industrial park.Read more »

Kamondy Wedding

paul and andrea kamondyThe long awaited Paul Kamondy and Andi Szabo. wedding happened last weekend at the Szilagy Dezso Reformed Church. The church ceremony was perhaps the most enjoyable I have been to; short and often funny, delivered by an energetic young priest.Read more »

A Few Days in Balatonakaratya

chris aston and samMy weekend plans getting cancelled turned out for the best, as Chris and Nora invited me down to Balaton for a couple days. The family summer cottage has a fantastic view of Balaton.Read more »

Celebrating 22 Years in Hungary: Balaton Bike Ride and Wine Tasting

soptei pinceThis year's around Balaton Bike Trip did not start off very auspiciously. After picking up the rental bikes, Jon and Gyorgyi and I went to Most Kert, from now on to be known as Soha Nem Tobbe Kert.Read more »

Romai at Night

Last Friday a friend and I went cycling at night to Romai part. I normally go early in the morning, but it was really lovely at night.Read more »

Greening Weddings and Wedding Presents

green weddingLike most people, I have lots of friends getting married this summer and it is increasingly difficult to identify gifts for them. Since most couples live together first before the wedding, they seem to already have about 2 of everything.Read more »

Two Cats in Prague

u dvou kocekUnlike most people I know, I have never been a fan of Prague. My most recent trip there only served to reinforce my feelings and my preference and yes, appreciation for Budapest. In the past, my criticism has been based on ambiance - a feeling that Prague was so clean and sterile it was like being in a hospital or airplane.Read more »

The 8th Dwarf

mirror, mirrorGregory Maguire is turning out to be one of my favorite authors. I have already reviewed Wicked! and Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, and just read Mirror, Mirror this weekend.Read more »