Boekhandel v/h Van Gennep

Boekhandel v/h Van Gennep is an independent bookshop located at Oude Binnenweg 131b in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It describes itself as a gathering place for lovers of literature, poetry, children's and cookbooks, design, and discoveries. The shop has been a fixture in Rotterdam for nearly 50 years and is known for its personal advice, its eclectic and literary assortment, and its programme of author events and activities. It operates as the independent sister shop of Bosch & de Jong, with a literary, artistic, and slightly unconventional character. The store's history reaches back to its origins as a radical socialist bookshop, which over time grew into one of the most beloved literary bookshops in the Netherlands. In early 2024, Folco de Jong and Eelkje Bosch took over the business from Monique, who had herself succeeded Maria fourteen years earlier. Under the new ownership, the shop continues to operate as an independent bookstore with a strong literary identity, offering classics alongside newly published titles, books by local authors, and works translated from around the world. Boekhandel v/h Van Gennep serves customers in Rotterdam and beyond, with opening hours Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 and Sunday and Monday from 12:00 to 18:00, closing on major Dutch public holidays. The shop accepts a range of payment methods including PIN, cash, Boekenbon, VVV Cadeaubon, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express. Customers can contact the shop by phone or email to check stock or place orders. The bookshop also participates in national book events such as the Boekenweek and Kinderboekenweek, and hosts activities including author meetings and themed displays.

Boekhandel v/h Van Gennep is an independent bookshop in Rotterdam with a history spanning nearly 50 years. According to the shop's own account, it began as a radical socialist bookshop and over the decades evolved into one of the most beloved literary bookshops in the Netherlands. The name 'v/h' stands for 'voorheen' (formerly), indicating a connection to the earlier Van Gennep name. The shop has changed hands several times in recent years. Maria was the owner until about fourteen years before 2024, when Monique took over. Monique ran the store for fourteen years. In early 2024, Folco de Jong and Eelkje Bosch acquired the business from Monique. Under the new ownership, the shop continues as an independent bookstore and is described as the independent sister shop of Bosch & de Jong, sharing a literary, artistic, and slightly unconventional assortment. Throughout its history, the bookshop has maintained a focus on literature, poetry, children's books, cookbooks, and design, alongside a strong events programme. It participates in national book campaigns such as the Boekenweek and Kinderboekenweek, and hosts author meetings, themed displays, and other activities. The store is located at Oude Binnenweg 131b in Rotterdam and remains a gathering place for book lovers in the city.

• 2024

  Folco de Jong and Eelkje Bosch take over the bookshop from Monique

• 2010

  Monique takes over from Maria (approximately fourteen years before 2024)

• Founded as a radical socialist bookshop in Rotterdam

• Maria serves as owner

Independent literary bookshop with a personal, artistic, and slightly unconventional character, serving as a gathering place for book lovers in Rotterdam.

• Literary fiction

• Poetry

• Children's books

• Cookbooks

• Design books

• Classics

• Translated literature

1. 1Boekhandel vanGennep - BoJo Boekbojoboek.nl
2. 2Boekhandel v/h Van Gennep - Wikidatawikidata.org