“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”
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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”
Indie Bookstores – Scotland Part 1
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman The Edinburgh Bookshop, Edinburgh “This is the kind of bookshop we’d all like to have in our neighbourhood” – The Guardian. The Edinburgh Bookshop stock everything from new releases, fiction, children’s books, graphic novels, memoirs, cookbooks, andContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Scotland Part 1”
Indie Bookstores – Wales
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman Chepstow Books & Gifts, Monmouthshire Once voted the top independent bookshop in Wales, Chepstow Books & Gift has been in business for over 25 years, offering a range of books, greeting cards, wrapping paper, calendars, jigsaws, notebooks,Continue reading “Indie Bookstores – Wales”
Indie Bookstores – Hay-On-Wye, Wales
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman I absolutely adore Hay-on-Wye and would quite like to live there one day, but in the meantime, I will lust over it from afar. Here are just some of the fantastic bookshops on offer. Gay On WyeContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Hay-On-Wye, Wales”
Indie Bookstores – The Republic of Ireland
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman Chapters, Dublin What makes Chapters stand out from other bookstores is that they hold books in stock for longer, giving them the space and time to charm customers. They are also very passionate about sustainability, the environment,Continue reading “Indie Bookstores – The Republic of Ireland”
Indie Bookstores – Northern Ireland
“Independent booksellers – it’s not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisation” Sir Philip Pullman Books Papers Scissors, Belfast Books Papers Scissors stock a curated selection of new fiction and non-fiction, plus Irish writing, gift books and poetry. They also have a children’s room, with choices from newborn to teenager, and canContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Northern Ireland”
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