Who are we?

The Base Bookspace is a nomadic and online bookshop based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. It's focus are books by Black authors (more info on the 'About' page). Every month new books are selected to be featured on the Base Bookspace. We read as much as we can to give you the best personal recommendations. You can find all books by clicking shop in the menu above or search for keywords such as queer, novel, non-fiction or Ghana. Feel free to use the contact form for any questions or requests (such as a book that is not listed) or send a DM on Instagram.

Upcoming Events

November 14th: Afro-Colombian film night at Galerie NOIR NOIR. Free tickets and more info here. *no book sale

November 16th: Open Table met o.a. Nani Jansen Reventlow bij Theater Rotterdam. Tickets en meer informatie. 

November 22nd: Book Swap & Budget Book Fair at Leeszaal West Rotterdam, 13:00 - 17:00. Free entrance and all books for sale will be €15 or less. Organised by Little Book Project.

  • Caleidoscopische Visies | Nancy Jouwe, Maayke Botman & Gloria Wekker (red.)
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  • Between the World and Me | Ta-Nehisi Coates
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  • De Nobele Autist | Romana Vrede
    €22,99
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  • Een klas apart | Nadia Bouras
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  • Geschiedenis van Marokko | Nadia Bouras et. al
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  • Alledaags activisme | Chris Julien
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  • A New Formation | Calum Jacobs
    €16,95
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  • Burnt Eucalyptus Wood | Ennatu Domingo
    €14,95
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  • Lumumba's droom | Sibo Rugwiza Kanobana
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  • Amplifying
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  • Blackgirl on Mars | Lesley-Ann Brown
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  • NOIRE.S | Roxane Mbanga
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The Base Bookspace Giftcard

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Want to gift a book to a friend but not sure which one? Give them a special giftcard! The best gift to receive being freedom of choice and all. Go to our contact page or send a DM via Instagram if you'd like personal advice instead.

Please note: the gift card is a digital product, i.e. a code that if you'd like you can print yourself to give it physically.