independent means advice from knowledgeable staff, and a fast efficient service. It also means we are not restricted to particular suppliers like the large chains; with OffTheShelf you have access to millions of books from our hundreds of suppliers around the world, at the best prices in town!
local means we are right here in Geneva: you don't need to use your credit card or pay for international postage, and we offer services specially for you. (See our calendar of upcoming author events and our University page)

Author events at OffTheShelf:

Authors from all four continents, as well as many who live and work in Switzerland, have come to OffTheShelf to present their books, read from them and sign copies. Covering an immense range of topics from art to science, novels to poetry, war to love, OffTheShelf's author events are for everyone who enjoys meeting writers and other readers, for a discussion, a drink and a moment of intellectual relaxation.

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