Llibreria 22

Llibreria 22 is an independent bookshop located at Carrer de les Hortes, 22, in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It was founded on 20 October 1978 by twenty-six shareholders, who remain involved in the business. For decades it was led by Guillem Terribas, who stepped down in January 2015 and was succeeded by Jordi Gispert. The shop has been recognised by both the Spanish government and the Generalitat de Catalunya for its cultural work, receiving awards such as the Best Work in the Dissemination of Culture (1986) and Best Bookshop (1990 and 1997). In 2014 it received the Liberpres Prize in the Literature category for being an integrating space of entertainment, understanding, culture and humanism. Beyond selling books, Llibreria 22 functions as a cultural hub in Girona. It hosts book presentations, signings, symposia and musical performances, often under initiatives such as 'Refugi Climàtic' (Climate Refuge). The bookshop also organises and hosts the Premi de Novel·la Curta Just M. Casero, a short novel prize that has reached its 45th edition. Its programme includes regular Wednesday events and collaborations with local authors and publishers. In recent years, Llibreria 22 has expanded its community reach by joining forces with other booksellers. In 2026, the Calella bookshop La Llopa joined a support initiative for bookshops alongside Llibreria 22 and Abacus. The shop remains an active participant in the Catalan literary scene, hosting presentations for works such as 'Demà serà un altre dia, vint anys després' by Guillem Terribas and 'Gairebé tot' by Matthew Tree, among many others. Llibreria 22 is a private company owned by its original shareholders. It operates from its historic premises in Girona and continues to serve as a meeting point for readers, writers and cultural actors in Catalonia.

Llibreria 22 was founded on 20 October 1978 in Girona by twenty-six shareholders, a group that remains involved in the business. From its early years, the bookshop established itself as a cultural reference point in the city. Under the direction of Guillem Terribas, it developed a strong programme of literary events and community engagement. In 1986, the Spanish government awarded it the prize for Best Work in the Dissemination of Culture. The Generalitat de Catalunya named it Best Bookshop in 1990 and again in 1997. In 2014, it received the Liberpres Prize in the Literature category, recognising it as an integrating space of entertainment, understanding, culture and humanism. Terribas led the bookshop until January 2015, when he announced that Jordi Gispert would succeed him. The bookshop has also been associated with the Premi de Novel·la Curta Just M. Casero, a short novel prize that has reached its 45th edition. In recent years, Llibreria 22 has continued to host a wide range of events, including book presentations, signings and symposia, and has collaborated with other bookshops such as La Llopa in Calella and Abacus. It remains an active independent bookshop in Girona.

• Llibreria 22 is founded in Girona by twenty-six shareholders.

• Awarded by the Spanish government for Best Work in the Dissemination of Culture.

• Named Best Bookshop by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

• Named Best Bookshop again by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

• Receives the Liberpres Prize in the Literature category.

• Guillem Terribas steps down; Jordi Gispert becomes director.

• La Llopa bookshop joins the support initiative with Llibreria 22 and Abacus.

Independent cultural bookshop and community hub in Girona, recognised for its contribution to the dissemination of culture and literature.

• Books

  A wide range of books, with a focus on Catalan literature and culture.

• Premi de Novel·la Curta Just M. Casero

  A short novel prize organised by the bookshop, which has reached its 45th edition.

1. 1Llibreria 22 official websitellibreria22.net
2. 2Llibreria 22 - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Llibreria 22 - Viquipèdiaca.wikipedia.org