Libreria La Ghiringhella

Libreria La Ghiringhella is a bookshop based in Concorezzo, in the province of Monza and Brianza, Lombardy, Italy. It operates from Via de Capitani 39 and presents itself as a local, community-oriented bookstore rather than a large chain. Its core business is the retail sale of books, including general trade titles and school textbooks, supported by a programme of cultural activities such as book presentations, author meetings and cultural trips. The shop's public identity is closely tied to its physical premises and its regular opening hours, which combine morning and afternoon sessions from Tuesday to Saturday and an afternoon-only session on Mondays. It maintains a newsletter and an Instagram presence to communicate with customers, and it publishes news and reading recommendations on its website. The website highlights sections for news, books, textbook preparation and reading lists, indicating a dual focus on everyday readers and students and families in the local area. According to Wikidata, Libreria La Ghiringhella is a cooperative based in Concorezzo, Italy. This cooperative structure distinguishes it from a conventional privately owned bookshop and suggests a member-based or collectively organised business model, although the precise membership and governance details are not provided in the available evidence. The shop's name, 'La Ghiringhella', is used consistently across its website and its Wikidata entry. In terms of product range, the evidence mentions textbooks ('Libri di Testo') and a service described as preparing the school bag or book list for students, alongside general titles such as 'Ianua', 'La catena spezzata' by Matteo Foppa Pedretti, 'Sarò la tua memoria' by Mario Calabresi and 'Il male che hai dentro' by Marco Erba. These examples show a mix of Italian contemporary fiction and non-fiction, as well as school adoption titles. The shop also promotes events including book presentations, cultural outings and dinners, positioning itself as a local cultural hub. As of the available evidence, the bookshop is active and trading under its own name. No founding year, founder names, parent company or ownership beyond the cooperative description are given. The dossier therefore treats Libreria La Ghiringhella as an independent cooperative book retailer serving Concorezzo and the surrounding area of Lombardy.

Libreria La Ghiringhella is a bookshop located in Concorezzo, a town in the province of Monza and Brianza in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The available evidence does not specify a founding date or founder. The shop is described by Wikidata as a cooperative based in Concorezzo, Italy, which indicates that it is organised as a cooperative enterprise rather than as a sole proprietorship or a branch of a larger retail chain. The bookshop operates from Via de Capitani 39 in Concorezzo. Its website presents a schedule of opening hours that includes morning and afternoon sessions from Tuesday to Saturday, and an afternoon-only session on Monday. This pattern is typical of small independent Italian bookshops that serve a local clientele and adjust their hours around local shopping and school rhythms. Over time, the shop has developed a dual identity as both a bookseller and a local cultural organiser. Its website lists news items and events such as book presentations, author meetings, cultural trips and dinners. One highlighted event is a meeting with author Marco Erba for the book 'Il male che hai dentro'. The shop also publishes reading recommendations, including a summer 2025 list, and maintains a newsletter and Instagram feed to stay in contact with its customers. A significant part of the shop's activity is oriented towards schools and students. The website features a section called 'Libri di Testo' (textbooks) and promotes a service described as 'La Ghiringhella ti prepara la cartella' – that is, the bookshop prepares the school bag or book list for students. This service is common among Italian independent bookshops that work with local schools on textbook adoption and supply. The shop's general book selection, as reflected in the evidence, includes titles such as 'Ianua', 'La catena spezzata' by Matteo Foppa Pedretti, 'Sarò la tua memoria' by Mario Calabresi and 'Il male che hai dentro' by Marco Erba. These titles suggest a focus on contemporary Italian fiction and non-fiction, alongside school texts. No information is available in the evidence about the number of members or employees, annual turnover, ownership changes, or any expansion beyond the Concorezzo location. The bookshop appears to be an active, independent cooperative retailer serving its local community in Lombardy.

Local cooperative bookshop and cultural hub serving Concorezzo and the surrounding area.

• Libri di Testo (school textbooks)

  School textbook supply and preparation service for students.

• Ianua

  A book title listed on the bookshop's website.

• La catena spezzata by Matteo Foppa Pedretti

  A book title listed on the bookshop's website.

• Sarò la tua memoria by Mario Calabresi

  A book title listed on the bookshop's website.

• Il male che hai dentro by Marco Erba

  A book title featured in an author event at the bookshop.

1. 1Hompage - Libreria la Ghiringhellalibrerialaghiringhella.it
2. 2Libreria La Ghiringhella - Wikidatawikidata.org