Books are a treasure that does not always reach your country: Spanish novelties, best sellers in English, Japanese manga or Asian artbooks. If you live abroad and the store does not ship to your country, with MDE you can get addresses in Europe, the United States and China, buy wherever you want and receive your books at home. Updated in July 2026.
The best stores to buy books online by region
Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom and more)
- Casa del Libro: one of the largest bookstores in Spain, with news and background editorial.
- El Corte Inglés: large catalog of books, comics and stationery.
- FNAC: books, comics, manga and cultural leisure.
- Amazon.es: huge variety and good prices in Spanish.
- Agapea: extensive catalog with shipping throughout Europe.
- AbeBooks: ideal for used, rare or out-of-print books.
- Waterstones (United Kingdom): reference for books in English.
United States
- Amazon.com: the largest catalog of books in English in the world.
- Barnes & Noble: the large American bookstore chain.
- AbeBooks: perfect for used, rare and collector's books.
- ThriftBooks: second hand at very good price.
China
- Dangdang (当当): one of the largest online bookstores in China.
- JD.com: large catalog of books, manga and artbooks.
- Taobao: ideal for manga, original editions, artbooks and Asian collecting.
Thanks to our warehouse In China you can also buy like a local in the Asian giant.
Manga, comics and special editions
Gather manga, graphic novels, European comics and artbooks from different stores and regions, and consolidate them into a single shipment to reduce costs. Many special editions are only sold in their country of origin: with your local address you can get them without problem.
Are customs duties or VAT paid for books?
In many countries books enjoy reduced VAT rates and tax advantages, although the treatment depends on the destination. At MDE we manage the documentation of your shipment so that the process is transparent; We recommend that you consult the regime in your country.
How to buy books from abroad, step by step
- Register and obtain your addresses in Europe, the US and China.
- Buy your books at the bookstore of your choice with that address.
- We receive and consolidate your orders in the warehouse.
- We send them to your home managing customs.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy books online from abroad?
In the best stores in each region: in Europe (Casa del Libro, El Corte Inglés, FNAC, Amazon.es, Iberlibro, Waterstones), in the United States (Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, AbeBooks, ThriftBooks) and in China (Dangdang, JD.com, Taobao for manga and Asian editions). With MDE you have addresses in the three regions and receive at home.
Can I buy manga, comics and artbooks?
Yes. You find European manga and comics in Spanish and French bookstores, graphic novels in the US and original editions, artbooks and collecting in China (Taobao, JD.com). Consolidate multiple titles into a single shipment to save.
Do you pay a lot of taxes for importing books?
Books usually have tax advantages (reduced VAT rates) in many countries, although it depends on the destination. We manage the documentation so that the shipment is clear; Check your country's regime.
How do I receive books in my country?
You register your purchase, we receive it in the warehouse (in Europe, the US or China), we consolidate it with others and we send it to your home. Since books are heavy, consolidating and choosing the shipping method well makes the difference in the cost.
Fill your library wherever you are
Join MDE, get your addresses in Europe, the US and China and receive your books at home. Calculate shipping in the quote and enjoy a 14-day money-back guarantee. Doubts? Contact us.
