Though it’s against the rules to peruse the stacks at the Stadt Bibliotheque, it’s no crime to spend hours thumbing through any book or magazine of your choice in this widely-loved under-the-rails bookshop.

When it comes to art, architecture and design, Bücherbogen rivals PROqm for the best selection in the city. Titles range from Stefan Sagmeister’s autobiography to more obscure topics like Brazilian cinema during the mid-20th century. But be careful: you may find yourself here from sun-up to sun-down or discover your bank account drained of money and your room filled with colorful books of beautiful buildings. But then again, what’s wrong with that?