Book of Ra Roma

Book of Ra Roma is a bookshop in Rome with an intriguing name drawn from Egyptian mythology — appropriate for a city layered with ancient history. The store caters to readers across a range of ages and interests, with older children, teens, and adults likely to find the most to engage with.

For families traveling with book-loving older kids, a bookshop visit in Rome adds a genuinely literary dimension to the trip. Finding and purchasing a book in Italy — especially an Italian edition of a classic or a local author's work — creates a lasting memory connected to place. Even teens who are selective readers often respond to the idea of discovering something in a foreign bookshop that they wouldn't encounter at home.

Browsing is free and the store is comfortable to visit on a rainy afternoon when outdoor sightseeing in Rome isn't practical. The selection will be predominantly Italian-language, which limits accessibility for non-Italian-speaking children — but illustrated books, graphic novels, and international editions in translation provide accessible entry points. Ask staff for recommendations if you're looking for something specific.