Our Mission
Czech Literary Guide exists to connect readers with the literary culture of the Czech Republic. We cover bookstores, literary cafes, Czech authors, and reading recommendations with the depth and specificity that only comes from years of firsthand experience in the country.
There is no shortage of generic travel guides that mention a few Prague bookshops in passing. What has been missing is a dedicated resource that treats Czech literary culture as a subject worthy of serious, sustained attention. That is the gap we aim to fill.
Our Expertise
Marketa Novakova, Lead Editor
Marketa holds a PhD in Czech Literature from Charles University in Prague. She has spent over a decade researching the intersection of Czech literary culture and urban spaces. Her academic work has been published in Slavic Review and Central European History, and she has contributed articles to the Czech Literary Centre. Before founding Czech Literary Guide, she worked as a literary translator and cultural journalist for Czech Radio.
Tomas Kralicek, Contributing Writer
Tomas is an antiquarian book collector and literary travel writer who has documented independent bookshops across Central Europe for over 12 years. He has visited more than 300 bookstores in the Czech Republic alone and maintains a personal archive of Czech publishing history spanning from the First Republic to the present day.
Editorial Standards
Every venue we recommend has been visited by a member of our team, in most cases multiple times across different seasons. We do not accept paid listings, sponsored content, or affiliate commissions. When we link to external resources, we prioritize established institutions like the Czech Literary Centre, academic sources, and recognized reference works.
Our Sources
Our content draws on:
- Firsthand visits and interviews with bookshop owners, cafe managers, and literary event organizers
- Academic research published in peer-reviewed journals on Czech literature
- Official data from the Czech Ministry of Culture and the National Library of the Czech Republic
- Historical records from the Municipal Library of Prague and regional archives
- Publicly available literary databases maintained by the Czech Literary Centre
Contact Us
We welcome corrections, suggestions, and tips about literary venues we should cover. Reach us at editor@ukatumozoniut.eu or visit our contact page.