Looking for a Greek book

[Xandrios]

Hi,

I am going to visit a good friend in Greece next month and I would like to bring her a book. A book would be nice because she likes literature, and I would be able to write her a little note on the first page. Seems like a good idea, no? :P

The problem is which book to choose. I live in Amsterdam so it is very hard to come by Greek literature. Things are even more difficult because I don't speak any Greek. So I will have to find a suiting book online... and this is where I hope somebody could help me :P

I know that she loves this book: ΑΛΚΥΟΝΗ ΠΑΠΑΔΑΚΗ - ΤΟ ΧΡΩΜΑ ΤΟΥ ΦΕΓΓΑΡΙΟΥ
In fact I am pretty sure she has almost all books of that writer. So I am looking for something that has a similar style. Which is, if I understand correctly: Dreamy, fairytale like...but with a deep message that makes you think about life.

Since she already has many books from that writer I am looking for other writers who might have this style. Would somebody here have any idea where I could find more information about these things? Or maybe a suggestion for a book or writer?

Thanks so much for the help!

[katia21]

oh!!!!hi!!!!

i am very excited about your friend being fond of that book!!!she must have great taste!!!
i am from greece so,i can understand the style of reading that she prefers...
i would highly recommend you buy this book: ΤΑ ΔΑΚΡΥΑ ΤΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ by ΧΡΥΣΑ ΔΗΜΟΥΛΙΔΟΥ is published by ΛΙΒΑΝΗ
it is a sentimental and book that accounts a woman's life...
i am sure that ahe will love this book!!!!!

i look forward to hearing what you will decide !!!!

have a great time and kisses!!!

[maria_gr]

I totally agree with Katia, Χρύσα Δημουλίδου is a great writer (from my city too ) and the book Τα δάκρυα του Θεού is really wonderful. Ι've all of her books and I can say that they're all great. Her latest book is called Το φιλί του δράκου and it's also good. But who knows, your friend may has already read them. You should first talk to her about her favourite books or ask her to recommend you some greek books she have read and she liked. Some other books that I recommend are: Ονειροπαγίδες by Μπογιατζόγλου Δήμητρα which is published again by Λιβάνη editions, Ηλέκτρα by Βίκυ Στουφή (Λιβάνη editions) and Επιστροφή από τη λήθη by Λεωνίδας Χατζηνικολάου (Νέα Σύνορα Editions).

[Xandrios]

Kalispera girls, thank you very much for your help! Appreciate it! Ke Καλὸ Πάσχα!

I went to one of the biggest book stores here, and guess what...it will take like 2 weeks to order any Greek books. Since I will be leaving for Athens next friday thats not gonna work :-(

There would basically be one last chance - I might have about 2 hours idle time on my hands when I arrive. So I could take the Metro and visit a local book store. Would there be any (big?) book store that is easy to reach by Metro for a guy who doesnt speak any Greek? Haha it will be a mess and I might screw up, but maybe it is worth a try ;-)

I will probably take the Metro from the Airport to the center so would there be any store that I can easily reach from the Blue metro line?

Thanks so much!

[maria_gr]

Hmm I'm really sorry to hear that. Unfortunately I can't help you cause I'm living in Macedonia which is in nothern Greece, but if Katia can't help either I'll ask some relatives who live in Pireus.

[Xandrios]

Thanks so much!

Dont go through too much trouble tho! I can buy her something else as well if the book idea is too much of a problem

[katia21]

hi!!!sorry for delaying in responsing but here is easter now so i have been to my village!!
so...of course i can help you ...i live in athens so i know everything here!!!at the airport there is a bookstore called ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΟΥΔΑΚΗΣ so you can buy a book from there otherwise if you want we could meet in the centre of athens and direct you.... whatever you want!!! it is no trouble for me!!i can feel how is to be in a country that you don't know the language.....just tell me

[Xandrios]

Is everybody in Greece as nice as you girls? Maybe I should move there Thanks so much!

We just decided to go to Patra instead so I wont be in Athens for long But I will have time to go to the book store at the airport probably! Thanks for the tip!

[katia21]

ok!!!so,have a nice flight!!!!
in patra there have been some candles that have the shape of a croissant or a biscuit and they look like real !!!!so,i recommend you bye one...and i haven't seen something like these anywhere!!!

i hope you get on well and enjoy yourself in greece!!! greetings to holland!!!!!
and if you want to ask something again don't hesitate i'll be here!!!

[Xandrios]

Thank you so much Katia! I had a great time!

Flew to Athens and took the bus to Patras (Well first to the bus terminal A). There we stayed for a while and later on went to Pyrgos by train and a beach close by. Had good weather and Patras is a very nice city as well!

The way back was a little worse, took me 17 hours, lol. But it was definitely worth it! Thanks for all the help and greetings!