Thanks, Soltero - I did read and check out Caribou.
I agree with Gadarene, though. 2 weeks in Doha, and I'm already fed up of chains and franchises! Doesn't bode so well for the future in this city :-/ But I guess it's also something that one gets used to slowly, but only because one HAS to get used to it.
But right now, I'd kill for a real cafe - charming and quaint and warm. And standalone :)

As for the books, I've already placed an Amazon order - I hate buying books online, but desperate times call for desperate measure :)

And Soltero - take a vacation! I'm already dreaming about going home in the summer!