Bookstore

 

Pardon, To Tu is home to an independently curated little bookstore (open 7 days a week), born out of a passion for reading books – we know that our regulars are paper lovers too. On our shelves you will find literary fiction from all over the world, reportage, books on sociology, history, design and art, biographies, books on music, film and photography, on identity and erotic themes, literary studies, poetry, children’s books, and magazines as well. We invite you to explore our selection!

 

                                                                                                                                                                                             

What’s more, in our little bookstore:

… open 7 days a week, from the morning until the last guest leaves, you will find MAGAZINES: Glissando, Jazz Forum, Literatura na Świecie, Notes na 6 Tygodni, JazzPress;

As well as BOOKS from publishers including: Agencja Koncertowo-Wydawnicza Karrot Kommando, Agora, Akot, Alegoria, Aletheia, Archeologia Fotografii, Austeria, Axis Mundi, Babaryba, Bęc Zmiana, Brama, d2d, Capitol Book, Centrum Architektury, Cricoteca, CSW, Cyklady, Czarne, Cztery Strony, Czuły Barbarzyńca, Czytelnik, Diametra, Dobrewydawnictwo, Dowody na Istnienie, Dwie Siostry, Egmont, Eviva L’Arte, Format, Fundacja Sąsiedzi, Instytut Architektury, Instytut Książki, Instytut Wydawniczy Latarnik, Iskry, Karakter, Katedra, Korporacja Ha!art, Kronos, Książkowe Klimaty, Kronos, Lampa i Iskra Boża, Lettra, Lokator, Magazyn Turystyki Górskiej, Marginesy, Mocak, Mountain Guest, Muzeum Sztuki w Łodzi, Nisza, Noir Sur Blanc, Nozomi, Officyna, Oficyna Naukowa, Officyna Wydawnictwo, Open, Ośrodek Karta, Otwarte, Petrus, PiW, Raster, Sąsiedzi, Studioblok, Tajfuny, TheOral, Tipi, Warstwy, Wilk & Król, Wschodni Express, Wydawnictwo a5, Wydawnictwo CSW, Wydawnictwo Literackie, Wydawnictwo Od Do, Zachęta, ZNAK, Zupagrafika
 
 
A meeting with Julia Fiedorczuk, author of “i. O poezji i zmysłach”, hosted by Katarzyna Kasia, in conversation during the Warsaw launch of the book, 7 October 2026. Thank you to Wydawnictwo Karakter for their trust, and to the large audience that gathered.
 

On Sunday, 6 September, we held the launch of the Polish edition of the book „Gównowacenie. Jak cyfrowi giganci zmieniają nasz świat na gorsze” and an exceptionally interesting meeting with Cory Doctorow. Many thanks to everyone who came in such numbers, to the publisher Szczeliny for their trust, and to Sylwia Czubkowska for hosting such an engaging conversation. Photo: Neil Milton

Together with the publisher Szczeliny we thank you for the discussion around Francesca Albanese’s book „Kiedy świat śpi. Opowieści, słowa i rany Palestyny”. The meeting featured Aleksandra Herzyk and Jakub Żynis. The event was held under the patronage of the Embassy of the State of Palestine in Warsaw.
 
 
Launch of Alexander Hacke’s book – “Hałas. Wspomnienia przesterowane”. The meeting featured the translator and publisher Janusz Mucha, and the conversation was hosted by Rafał Księżyk. Thank you to Gusstaff Records for the collaboration.
 

Launch of the book “Będziesz wrzeszczeć” by Magdalena Czubaszek, about the women of the Polish music underground of the 1980s. The meeting was hosted by Olga Drenda. Thank you to Wydawnictwo Poznańskie for the collaboration.

 

 
A meeting with Filip Kalinowski about his first novel “Szawarwa, hosted by Marek Fall. Thank you to the publisher Newhomers for the collaboration.
 
 
A meeting with Tomek Lipiński and the launch of the book “Jeszcze będzie normalnie” 
The meeting was hosted by Michał Zarzycki, editor-in-chief of Wydawnictwo Harde
 
 
A meeting on the Gaza Strip Któregoś dnia okaże się, że wszyscy od zawsze byli przeciwko. On our stage we hosted Draginja Nadaždin, Director General of the Polish office of Doctors Without Borders, translator Agata Ostrowska and journalist Przemysław Wielgosz; the conversations were hosted by Marcin Żyła and Karolina Cieślik-Jakubiak. Huge thanks to the publishers Obroty and ArtRage.
 
 
The launch evening of Marcin Wicha’s “Proste Rzeczy”. Taking part: Justyna Sobolewska, Eliza Kącka, Piotr Sommer; in the musical part – Maniucha Bikont and Paweł Szamburski Thank you to Wydawnictwo AGORA (Natalia Radzikowska) and to Marcin Wicha’s family for their trust. 
Photos: Dawid Żuchowicz / agencja wyborcza
 
 
The meeting marking the Polish launch of books by the leader of the American underground, William S. Burroughs: „Listy o Yage” and „Moja edukacja. Księga snów” is under way. On stage: publisher and translator Dariusz Misiuna (Wydawnictwo Okultura), translator Andrzej Wojtasik, Burroughs’s biographer – Rafał Księżyk, hosted by Olga Drenda (15.12.2025).
 
 
A meeting around the book “Jeszcze będzie przepięknie” with the author, a legend of the Polish music scene, Tomek Lipiński, hosted by the editor-in-chief of Wydawnictwo Harde – Michał Zarzycki. Thank you to Wydawnictwo Harde for the collaboration. (5.11.2025)
 
 
A meeting around the book “Do perfekcji” with the author Vincenzo Latronico, hosted by Emilia Dłużewska and interpreted by Natalia Mętrak-Ruda. Thank you to Wydawnictwo Czarne for the collaboration. (29.10.2025)
 
 
Launch of the book “Witkacy. Biografia” and a meeting with the author Przemysław Pawlak, hosted by Justyna Sobolewska. Thank you to Wydawnictwo Iskry for the collaboration. (24.03.2025)
 
 
Launch of the book “Fala. Rok 1984 i polski postpunk” and a meeting with the author Rafał Księżyk, hosted by Jakub Żulczyk. Thank you to Wydawnictwo Czarne for the collaboration. (17.03.2025)
 
 
An author meeting with Kazik Staszewski about his book “Niepiosenki grubiej”. The meeting was hosted by Rafał Księżyk. Thank you to the publisher Kosmos Kosmos for the collaboration. (16.03.2025)
 
 
Launch of the book “Osiecka. Rodzi się ptak” and a meeting with Karolina Felberg, hosted by Katarzyna Kasia. Basia Małecka gave a recital, accompanied by Hania Derej. The special guest was Magda Umer. Thank you to the publisher Znak Literanowa for the collaboration. (9.12.2024)
 
 
Launch of the book “Echo. Wojciech Mann w rozmowie z Katarzyną Kubisiowską” and a meeting with Wojciech Mann and Katarzyna Kubisiowska, hosted by Krzysztof Materna. Thank you to the publisher Znak for the collaboration. (2.12.2024)
 
 
Launch of the book “Suknia i sztalugi. Historie dawnych malarek” and a meeting with the author Piotr Oczko, hosted by Anda Rottenberg. Thank you to the publisher Znak for the collaboration, and to Anna Mikołajewska for the beautiful photo. (4.11.2024)
 

Launch of the book “Sierpień” and a meeting with the author Paweł Sołtys, hosted by Cezary Polak. Thank you to the publisher Czarne for the collaboration, and to Anna Mikołajewska for the beautiful photo. (29.10.2024)
 
 
Launch of the book “Trochę z zimna, trochę z radości” and a meeting with the author Kinga Sabak, hosted by Karolina Sulej. Thank you to the publisher W.A.B. for the collaboration. (22.10.2024)
 
 
Katarzyna Nosowska and Błażej Król at Pardon, To Tu, signing their latest album “Kasia i Błażej” ahead of its release. Thank you to KAYAX for the collaboration.
 
 
OKOpress at Pardon, To Tu. Program Polityczny: Agata Szczęśniak and Dominika Sitnicka
 
 
Launch of the book “Ostrygi i kamienie” by Krzysztof Varga. The meeting was hosted by Marta Perchuć-Burzyńska. Thank you to Wydawnictwo Czarne for the collaboration.
 
 
Launch of the book “Nie mylić z miłością. The meeting with Katarzyna Nosowska was hosted by Michał Nogaś. Thank you to the publisher Wielka Litera.
 
 
Launch of the book “Grunge. Bękarty z Seattle” – by Piotr Jagielski. On stage: the author with the meeting’s host Maja Chitro – journalist and head of the culture section of ELLE Polska. Thank you to Wydawnictwo Czarne for the collaboration.
 
 
The working group at the launch of the book “NoMeansNo: W drodze znikąd donikąd. Historia mówiona” by Jason Lamb. From the left: the meeting’s host, music journalist Łukasz Kamiński; Artur Maćkowiak, co-founder of the band Something Like Elvis, which supported NoMeansNo many times; Arek Marczyński, founder of Antena Krzyku and organizer of NoMeansNo’s first concerts in Poland; Paweł Homiński, the book’s publisher, founder of the publishing house Hamster House and one of the band’s biggest fans; and Wojtek Kozielski, co-creator of the Polish independent scene, including the clubs Piękny Pies and Baza. Missing from the photo is Anna Mach, the unsung hero, that is, the author of the translation. Thank you, Ania! The meeting took place thanks to the publishers Hamster House and Underdog Press.
 
 
A meeting marking the launch of the book “Łabędzie”. On stage: the author – Jacek Dehnel, together with the host Hanna Rydlewska. Thank you to Wydawnictwo Literackie for their trust.
 
 
Launch of “Ciągle w drodze. Życie Boba Dylana”. The guests of the meeting were the translator Filip Łobodziński and, as a special guest, Muniek Staszczyk, and the meeting was wonderfully hosted by Paweł Sołtys aka Pablopavo. Thank you to the publisher Kosmos Kosmos for a magical evening!
 
 

Launch of the book “Reneta”. On stage: the author Barbara Klicka and the meeting’s host Justyna Sobolewska. In collaboration with Wydawnictwo W.A.B.

Monsieur Hervé Le Tellier, Marek Bieńczyk and Ewa Świtlak. A meeting marking the launch of the Polish translation of “Wszystkie szczęśliwe rodziny”. Thank you to Wydawnictwo Filtry and French Institute / Institut français de Pologne à Varsovie for their trust 🇫🇷

 
A meeting with Filip Kalinowski, hosted by Max Cegielski, marking the launch of the book “Niechciani, nielubiani. Warszawski rap lat 90”. Wydawnictwo Czarne. 
 

A photo from the author meeting with Mika Urbaniak and Magdalena Adaszewska as part of the promotion of the book “Będzie lepiej”. Guest appearances by Urszula Dudziak and Victor Davies.
 

A photo from the launch of the book “Utopay” from the publisher Harde, which took place on 5 December 2022. In the photo, from the left: Wojciech Stefaniec (illustrations), Wojciech Chamier Gliszczyński, Wojciech Kuczok, Wojciech Miłoszewski, Wojciech Chmielarz, Daniel Odija, Barbara Sadurska, Radek Rak, Miłosz Horodyski, Dominika Słowik, Anna Rozenberg, Magda Mazur (editor-in-chief of the publishing house).

A meeting marking the launch of “Informacja Zwrotna” powered by newonce radio. On stage: the author Jakub Żulczyk together with the host Max Cegielski.

A meeting with Tomasz Stawiszyński, hosted by Katarzyna Kasia, marking the launch of his book “Reguły na czas chaosu” 25.10.2022. Photo: courtesy of Pardon, To Tu.

A meeting with Ziemowit Szczerek, hosted by Jędrzej Słodkowski, marking the launch of his book “Wymyślone miasto Lwów” 17.10.2022. Photo: courtesy of Pardon, To Tu.

A meeting with Marcin Wicha, hosted by Magdalena Kicińska, marking the launch of his book “Nic drobniej nie będzie” 28.09.2022. Photo: courtesy of Pardon, To Tu.

A meeting with Dorota Masłowska, Paweł Świątek and Dominik Strycharski, hosted by Agnieszka Szydłowska, marking the premiere of the audio play “Bowie w Warszawie” 21.09.2022. Photo: Piotr Zając.

A meeting with Mikołaj Trzaska around his autobiography “Wrzeszcz!”, hosted by Jędrzej Słodkowski. photo: PTT.
 
 

A meeting on the occasion of the launch of the book “Dzika rzecz” by Rafał Księżyk. The questions were asked by Jakub Żulczyk. photo: Arek Blomka

Paweł Sołtys aka Pablopavo / Dorota Masłowska / Przemysław Rydzewski photo: Paulina Myśliwiec

Michał Książek / Stanisław Łubieński

Krzysztof Środa / Juliusz Strachota / Przemysław Rydzewski

Michał Nogaś / Justyna Sobolewska / Przemysław Rydzewski

Waldemar Bawołek / Natalia Szostak / Robert Więckiewicz