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Massolit Books is a small café and bookstore run by an American couple living in Poland. They have an absolutely huge collection of books in English (on many different subjects) and have incorporated the old vibe of the area with antique bookshelves and other furnishings.

They offer good strong coffee, tea and other beverages, and delicious pastries, cookies and cakes to nosh on while you read to your heart’s content.

They also have poetry readings, and a violinist who makes his way to the store to play. It’s the place to lose yourself in if you’re having a bad day.