*Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of bookshops. All photos sourced from each individual shop’s online presence. If you have any concerns regarding the photos, or concern regarding the text, please get in touch. The Little Green Book Shop, Herne Bay, Kent Opened in 2022, The Little Green Book Shop stock aContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – South/East Part 2”
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Indie Bookstores – South/East Part 1
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman The Book House, Thame, Oxfordshire Selling since 1972, The Book House aim to provide an unrivalled service, offering advice and obtaining books they don’t stock within 24 hours. They sell from all publishers, with a specialism onContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – South/East Part 1”
Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 2
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman High Peak, Derbyshire Amidst the rolling hills of the Peak District, High Peak blends sips, sweets, and stories. Bookworms and coffee connoisseurs, prepare to embark on a whimsical adventure through the enchanting world of High Peak Bookstore.Continue reading “Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 2”
Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 1
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman Five Leaves Bookshop, Nottingham Five Leaves’ stock is orientated towards indie presses, but do have a selection of major publishing houses too. They particularly like political, poetry, and translated publishers. They stock books of all genres fromContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 1”
Indie Bookstores – North Part 2
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman The Book Dragon, Stockton-on-Tees The Book Dragon places readers and authors at the heart of everything they do. What makes them stand out amongst the crowd is that they are completely dedicated to self-published and indie publishedContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – North Part 2”
Indie Bookstores – North Part 1
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman Chapter One, Manchester Chapter One began out of a family’s love for great books, amazing cakes and good coffee. They now bring quirky reads, author events and intimate performances to Manchester’s Northern Quarter. https://chapteronebooks.co.uk House of BooksContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – North Part 1”
Indie Bookstores – Yorkshire Part 2
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman The Bookish Type, Leeds The Bookish Type is a queer indie bookshop in Leeds. Opened in 2020, they sell a range of queer literature, from fiction to children’s books, YA, memoirs, poetry, non-fiction, short stories, and graphicContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Yorkshire Part 2”
Indie Bookstores – Yorkshire Part 1
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman Book Corner, Saltburn-by-the-Sea Established in 2014, Book Corner moved to a larger premises in 2017 and now stock a range of books for adults and children, with a specialism in contemporary fiction. They stock new releases, youngContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Yorkshire Part 1”
Indie Bookstores – Somerset
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman The Small City Bookshop, Bristol With experience in teaching, storytelling, and literary, friends Christie and Sarah were perfectly placed to open a bookstore. They offer a carefully curated stock of adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction, hopingContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Somerset”
Indie Bookstores – Scotland Part 2
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman Adventure Into Books, Blairgowrie Adventure Into Books provide a focus on Scottish authors, a dedicated children’s area, and a comfortable reading nook. They stock new books, bestsellers, classics, biographies, poetry, and many more. They also sell bookishContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Scotland Part 2”
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