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A Peace Corps volunteer is sent to the country Georgia and ends up redefining nightlife in the capital. A listless American youth seeks purpose by joining the Peace Corps, Cory Greenberg instead found a place that not only doesn’t require structure, but rewards those that thrive without it. He expected to spend two years serving a developing community and then go home and instead, he fell in love with the chaos of the Caucasus—a land of ancient traditions, (sometimes) streamlined bureaucracy, and hospitality so overwhelming it borders on aggression. When his service ended, he didn't leave, he doubled down, and with no prior experience and a reckless amount of confidence, he decided to open a bar. It spiraled into nightlife institution in the heart of the Tbilisi. Tbilisi Madness is the candid, uncensored story of that journey. It is a memoir about the difference between visiting a culture and absorbing it. From remote mountain villages to Soviet-era cities, and partying until the sun comes up over the Mtkvari River, Tbilisi Madness is what happens when you start having too much fun in Georgia. In this gritty, humorous memoir, you will discover: The Unvarnished Truth: A look at Georgia beyond the travel blogs—the real cost of doing business in a post-Soviet state. The Expat Reality: The loneliness, hilarity, and thrill of building a life in a language you are still learning. The Business of Chaos: How to build a brand when the rules change daily (and sometimes don't exist at all). A Love Letter to Tbilisi: A deep dive into the food, Next

On October 17, 2024, Prospero’s Books & Coffee celebrated the grand opening of its new store in Batumi, marking a significant milestone during the 25th anniversary of its original establishment in Tbilisi.  Known for its exceptional selection of English books and inviting coffee and snacks in a cosy space, Prospero’s Books has become a beloved cultural hub in Georgia. The new location in Batumi on 47 Mazniashvili Street promises to continue this tradition, offering a cosy space for book lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike. The store is owned by our IWA Hospitality Chair, Tako MegrelishviliJohnson, and her husband, Steve Johnson, who are excited to bring their passion for books and community to Batumi. IWA Newsletter "The Grapewine" SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2024 issue Next

The store Prospero's Books" is  associated with the introduction of education and knowledge in Georgia "Prospero Books" was founded in 1999, in Tbilisi, Georgia and is the only bookstore in the world, which, in addition to English fiction and educational literature, offers its customers their own exclusive coffee. Our coffee is brewed with a special technology and leaves a different aroma. Prospero is named after Shakespeare's The Tempest and had been a sort of bridge for homesick visitors and expatriots for decades. By organizing educational events, presentations and meetings with various authors, Prospero's books contributes to a better understanding of our country and literature; develops the educational process, also increases access to world literature among teenagers and students, and introduces literary innovations. On the anniversary of "Prospero's books" activities were planned in various directions. Along with free coffee, customers could enjoy a 25% discount on all items and 25.00 GEL cashback on purchases. At the evening dedicated to the anniversary, the speeches were given by the public relations manager of Prospero books Irina Tsertsvadze, the founder Steven Johnson and the executive Director Tamar Megrelishvili - Johnson. Next

The art of history, so they say, was born in the flickering of a campfire. ‘Character in Georgia,’ by Aka Morchiladze and Peter Nasmyth, returns us to this historical ethos as a litany of tales to be shared and celebrated. In its pages, we meet Georgia’s noble bandits, such as Arsena of Marabda, and its intellectual luminaries, such as Ilia Chavchavadze. They emerge from the past fully-fleshed and ready to re-live the stories that inform the modern Georgian national character. To the English speaker, this book is nothing short of a gift for anyone hoping to get past the curtain of khinkali, good wine, and mustachioed men in chokhas. Character is an inspired version of Kartulis Rveulebi (Georgian Notebooks) by Aka Morchiladze, a historian and Georgia’s most celebrated contemporary writer of fiction. With the help of the talented translator Maya Kiasashvili, the text was placed in the hands of Peter Nasmyth, a well-known British writer who has lived part-time in Georgia for 30 years and authored a small collection of well-received books on the country. The key to Character’s accessibility to the English-speaker is Nasmyth’s charming writing style and deep appreciation for his subject. Morchildaze’s original audience was, of course, the Georgian public, who require no introduction to the characters, contexts and geographies that provide the landscape of the book. Perhaps the most impressive achievement of Character is the mastery with which all necessary facts and historical contexts are woven seamlessly into the origi Next

Prospero’s Books has been operating in Georgia since 1999 and was founded by two American brothers. It has been the first English Bookstore in the entire Caucasus. And one of the distinctive bookstore-shop that roasts it’s own coffee and makes its own coffee blend.   In early 2000, expatriate customers used to call it “the place to visit when feeling a homesick”, and local customers used to call Prospero “ a single light of that time” which was bringing English literature, educational materials and fresh roasted coffee experience in Tbilisi, Georgia. Prospero’s has long history on Rustaveli avenue and everybody remembers it with it distinctive Courtyard . After Covid period, Prospero’s decided to expand its wings.   As Orbeliani Bazaar displays mostly food courts, lots of cafes here sell coffee drinks, Prospero’s decided to offer differentiated product of ground Coffee Beans  which we roast freshly since 1999. Besides English literature, regional interest titles, maps and greeting cards will be something that we believe fulfill the customers’s demand for easy and fast purchase at Orbeliani Bazaar.    The official opening of our new store will be on Wednesday, 22nd of February at 12:00 am. The opening includes lunch buffet and special sale for this occasion.   We're thrilled to have new location at Orbeliani Bazaar. This has been an amazing process and we can't wait to share the next step of the journey with you. Next