Rare & Antiquarian Books
We hunt down leather-bound classics, first editions and forgotten gems for collectors and curious minds alike. Every rare volume is carefully inspected and honestly described before it reaches our shelves.
Where Every Book Finds Its Reader
MadLiTerature OU is an independent bookshop in the heart of Tartu, Estonia. From rare antiquarian volumes to today's bestsellers, we bring great stories closer to you.
About Us
A Bookshop Built on Love for Literature
MadLiTerature OU was founded with a simple belief: a good book can change a day, and a great book can change a life. From our home in Tartu, we serve readers across Estonia with a carefully curated selection of new, used and rare books. Our team personally reads and reviews much of what we stock, so every recommendation comes from real experience. We work directly with publishers, small presses and private collectors to offer titles you won't find everywhere. Whether you are searching for a specific edition, a gift for a loved one, or simply your next favourite story, we treat every request as a small treasure hunt. For us, bookselling is not just a business — it is a lifelong conversation between readers.
Our Story
The Story Behind Our Shelves
What started as a small family collection of beloved novels has grown into a bookshop with thousands of titles. We began by selling at local book markets in Tartu, learning what readers truly look for. Over the years, our customers became friends, and their wishes shaped our catalogue. Today we combine the charm of a traditional antiquarian shop with the convenience of modern service. Every book on our shelves still passes through our own hands before it reaches yours.
What We Offer
Our Services
New Releases & Bestsellers
Stay up to date with fresh fiction, non-fiction and children’s titles, hand-picked by our team. We refresh our shelves weekly so there is always something new waiting for you.
Book Gifts & Wrapping
Turn any book into a memorable present with our kraft-paper gift wrapping and handwritten note cards. Not sure what to choose? Our staff will happily curate a personal book bundle for any occasion.
Gallery
Moments From Our Book World
Readers Corner
More Than a Bookstore
We believe a bookshop should be a place where people linger, browse and discover. That is why our reading corner is always open, with comfortable seats and warm light for anyone who wants to leaf through a book before buying it. We regularly host small reading evenings and book swaps for our local community in Tartu. Parents often bring their children to our picture-book corner, where the youngest readers can explore stories at their own pace. If you cannot find the title you are looking for, just ask — we will do our best to track it down for you, anywhere in the world.
Contact Us
Get in Touch
Looking for a specific book or have a question about our services? Write to us, and we will get back to you shortly.
Phone
+37281979724Address
Saekoja tn 36a, Tartu, Tartumaa, 50107, Estonia
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