thenoflygal Posted June 13, 2015 #1 Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) A relaxing Vacation equals Reading for me, so I am packing part of my suitcase with several books and my Kindle for our upcoming TA. I have never been before, so pardon my question, but what kind offerings do they have in the QM2 Bookstore? Do they sell magazines? New books? Paperbacks? All the things I read online only mention history books and sailing, which is wonderful, but I am curious about the offerings in case I don't see anything in the library that I like. Many Thanks! Edited June 13, 2015 by thenoflygal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Hudson Posted June 13, 2015 #2 Share Posted June 13, 2015 The book store has some selections but you are correct, many are shipping and history books. But, the library itself has over 10,000 books that you can check out. I always stop there early in my trip (day1, if possible) and read my QM2 books first. You can also donate any of the hard copy books you have brought with you if you do not want to carry them home. Katherine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmech Posted June 13, 2015 #3 Share Posted June 13, 2015 The bookstore has a lot of different books for sale. The library is the largest at sea I believe, you should be able to find something to read. Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted June 13, 2015 #4 Share Posted June 13, 2015 A relaxing Vacation equals Reading for me, so I am packing part of my suitcase with several books and my Kindle for our upcoming TA. I have never been before, so pardon my question, but what kind offerings do they have in the QM2 Bookstore? Do they sell magazines? New books? Paperbacks? All the things I read online only mention history books and sailing, which is wonderful, but I am curious about the offerings in case I don't see anything in the library that I like. Many Thanks! QM2 has a good library. It's something Cunard has always done well. They have a good stock of fiction, plenty of biographies and other nonfiction. IIRC, there's a corner for paperback exchanges. So you should be able to find things you like there. The bookstore does focus on maritime history. And if there's an author on board as a speaker, you may find some of his/her books for sale. The only paperback I can remember seeing for sale is the "Murder She Wrote" book that takes place on QE2, but there may have been others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenoflygal Posted June 13, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Thank you! The library sounds great, now I can't wait to check it out! I am also happy to hear about the potential for a book trade-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted June 13, 2015 #6 Share Posted June 13, 2015 While it has been awhile since I sailed on QM2, her library/bookstore is one of my best memories. There were many nautical/ship related books for sale: so many that I had to restrict myself for fear that I would never be able to lift my luggage when they were packed. Loads of reading materials! Enjoyment was sitting in a chair in one of the "wings" of the library with a window in front of me overlooking the bow with a good book! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuekruizer Posted June 14, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 14, 2015 noflygal, I also love to read, therefore QM2 is the best ship at sea. Not only are there many topics and books to choose from, but there are fabulous nooks and crannies to settle down with a good book and a great view of the ocean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted June 15, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Happy to hear that QM2 has a great library... was on a Celebrity ship recently, found library was just for decor, very disappointing... apparently no resources devoted to the library with so many passengers having kindles... I still like the feel of a good book in my hands. Always check out the library when I board any ship, will be on the QM2 in late September. First time on QM2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona999 Posted April 17, 2017 #9 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Could you tell me if there is a charge for the library on QM2? I think the brochure says that it has books for hire which, to me, implies that there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted April 17, 2017 #10 Share Posted April 17, 2017 No charge, books can be taken out on loan free of charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona999 Posted April 17, 2017 #11 Share Posted April 17, 2017 That's great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellemere Posted April 18, 2017 #12 Share Posted April 18, 2017 (edited) The library on the QM2 is on two decks connected by an inner winding staircase. There is amazing selection of genres to choose from. I often ask the librarian to recommended an author that is popular in Britain that I might not find in United States for me to read while on board. It is truly a wonderful library with lots of travel guides to read up on ports you will be visiting. As mentioned previously, to get a comfortable seat at a window and read, is very relaxing but hard not to just sit and gaze out the window. Edited April 18, 2017 by bellemere used the wrong word for connected 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona999 Posted April 18, 2017 #13 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Thanks - that's helpful and encouraging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaxted Posted April 19, 2017 #14 Share Posted April 19, 2017 The library on the QM2 is on two decks connected by an inner winding staircase. There is amazing selection of genres to choose from. I often ask the librarian to recommended an author that is popular in Britain that I might not find in United States for me to read while on board. It is truly a wonderful library with lots of travel guides to read up on ports you will be visiting. As mentioned previously, to get a comfortable seat at a window and read, is very relaxing but hard not to just sit and gaze out the window.[/] The library on QM2 is wonderful, but it's on only one level so there's no spiral staircase. Are you thinking of the library on Queen Victoria? Sent from my iPod touch using Forums mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted April 19, 2017 #15 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Thank you! The library sounds great, now I can't wait to check it out! I am also happy to hear about the potential for a book trade-in. Hi, Donated books remain free to read (no time constraints), even when the other shelves in the library are closed Just take the book you are interested in reading, and enjoy. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv24 Posted April 19, 2017 #16 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I've also had good luck with the lending library and usually check out a book. I like history and biography, and have usually found something worth reading. Better than any other library I have found on any other ship. For instance, we are currently on board the Caribbean Princess, and the library there is just plain sad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellemere Posted April 19, 2017 #17 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Yes, the Queen Mary 2 library is only one level. Having traveled on all 3 Queens, all the libraries are wonderful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waihekean Posted April 21, 2017 #18 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Does the Library has foreign language books? I'm having no problem reading English books, but my Mother who is from Holland can only read in Dutch. So, far we always have been able to find a Dutch book or two on our Celebrity cruises. Presume it will be the same on Cunard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted April 22, 2017 #19 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I know that there are French and German books, but I'm not as sure about Dutch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted April 22, 2017 #20 Share Posted April 22, 2017 we are currently on board the Caribbean Princess, and the library there is just plain sad.I agree re: Caribbean Princess's library. On Carnival Pride I counted on the order of 100 books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted April 22, 2017 #21 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Does the Library has foreign language books? I'm having no problem reading English books, but my Mother who is from Holland can only read in Dutch. So, far we always have been able to find a Dutch book or two on our Celebrity cruises. Presume it will be the same on Cunard? Hallo Waihekean. Yes the QM2 library has books in several languages, but sorry to say - apparently not Dutch. "Queen Mary 2 Holds approximately 8400 English and 800 German book. The rest of 10 000 books are Japanese, Spanish, Italian and French." - quoted from https://ask.cunard.com/help/fleet/library Goede reis, Salacia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waihekean Posted April 25, 2017 #22 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Hallo Waihekean. Yes the QM2 library has books in several languages, but sorry to say - apparently not Dutch."Queen Mary 2 Holds approximately 8400 English and 800 German book. The rest of 10 000 books are Japanese, Spanish, Italian and French." - quoted from https://ask.cunard.com/help/fleet/library Dank je wel Salacia:D It is not too much of a problem really, as we are leaving from her hometown, so we are just have to make sure she does not forget to take some books with her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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