Cute, quaint, quirky, cosy and homely little bookstore-come-cafe (:…read more It's average opening hours are 11-6 during which time you can grab a slice of cake, tea, coffee etc, have a peruse through some books, and chill on their big comfy sofa! I find a lot of coffee places just don't really want you stay and they have hard, uncomfy furniture to reflect that. But not here! This place often has events that extend its opening hours, too. My favourite is the 'big comfy folk club' which are folk and acoustic sessions hosted on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Next one is on 4th March and tickets are only a fiver! Brilliant intimate venue, and the performers usually stick around for a while afterwards which is nice (: OH ALSO, WINE! The big comfy book shop serves alcohol! Live music + book shop + cake + red wine = total winner. See you on the 4th!

I really like The Big Comfy Bookshop!…read more It is a quant used book shop that is family owned. The owner spent over a year compiling books to open his shop, and ever since has kept a good variety of books that are unique to customers, or a popular search result of a used book. There is always fresh coffee, tea options, beer and wine, and some sort of snacks like crisps or cake for sale. Seating is available to hang out with friends for a little while or to start tucking into your future purchase. Also I noticed that live folk music nights and game nights regularly occur here too! Great place!

This book shop is located on Gosford street as the name would suggest and is in the heart of the…read moreUniversity campus. The shop stocks lots of second hand books. The range of books in there is huge and you can often find that little gem of a book! The books are usually very reasonably priced.

Situated in the recently opened Fargo development in Coventry, with a name like Astral Gypsy, you…read moremight expect this shop to be full of incense, worry dolls, magic wands and other mystic paraphernalia. It ain't. Once inside you realise that you are in a Manga fan's dream world. This shop are big on Japan. Graphic novels feature big. If you are a budding artist yourself they stock Copic Ciao pens, which are entry-level quality shading markers with a chisel and a bullet tip. While we're on artists supplies they have a large Moleskine range too. Prints and paintings are also on offer. The shop is owned by artist Al Davison (look him up, he's certainly lived a life), and stocks many of his works and publications. This place oozes authentic small town USA indie book store charm.

Books are decently priced and the selection is amazing. The bizarre cobbled together nature of the…read morebuilding only adds to its charm. Some of the books are old, very very old, so pay attention. Checkout is easy and smooth. Several things need to be noted. To get inside you have to drive over the worst driveway in the Midlands so go slow or expect damage to your vehicle. The parking are is both tight, unlit and tricky to use. Expect to get mud on your shoes and clothing getting inside. Getting out onto the busy main road you will need your St Christopher and a lot of faith. There is a cafe inside that has to be double the price of similar locations. The food is very tasty and the drinks are nice but its not a cheap date. It is also popular with locals that have little to no interest in the books. Outside in the parking area, destroying valuable parking space, are five or six 20' shipping containers that reportedly contain a fresh selection of books. One of them was here when I last visited in 2020. It must be difficult to unload them?

I have just visited Astley Book Farm and then read the reviews previously shown on here, I must say…read moreI really do not understand them. What a fantastic place, and no it definitely is not a charity shop. They have tens of thousands of books, covering all subjects and in great condition. This is a place for collectors as well as general buyers. Pricing is very reasonable and the staff chatty and friendly. Somebody was trying to give books away whilst I was there but the owner explained that they have lots in storage and have to pay to dispose of books that they cannot sell on. One of the best secondhand bookshops I have ever been to, highly recommended.

My favourite bookstore in Coventry to wander around browsing for new books. I often go in planning…read moreto buy one particular book and end up leaving with a bag full. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. It's always worth checking out the Staff Picks shelf for great books you might otherwise miss. The Costa Coffee shop on the first floor is a great place to chill out with a coffee after a book buying spree. If you can manage to get one of the comfy sofa's by the window you could easily spend a couple of hours in there drinking coffee and watching the world go by in Coventry's Lower Precinct outside.

The Smithford Way Waterstones is like an oasis of intellect in the middle of a mad and crazy…read moreshopping area. The store is spread out over three spacious floors of which the ground and first floor are mainly fiction. That could potentially be a point of improvement. I was surprised to find only 2 shelves on Philosophy in the Religion/Philosophy section. The staff is very friendly and very interactive and you can be sure to find a good recommendation either through staff picks or just by talking to them. Great way to kill a couple of hours if you're getting bored, like me, in the city centre. :-)

Very good selection and variety of comics, figures, single issues graphic novels and…read moreomnibuses/compendiums. This is a cheap shop and you get what you expect really. Ideal place for shopping for nerdy stuff. Service is amazing they are willing to help with anything at all. Amazing place, will definitely be visiting again

The best place for sci fi and movie items, well its the only place really…read more Has been there for as long as i can remember and changed very little throughout the years. A great slection of film and sci-fi figures, comics and books and all other possible memorabilia available. Prices can be steep but it is a specialised type of shop. Does have some interesting ltd edition items. It does look quite dark from the outside but inside is much better

Another chain of stores, this is quite a small shop. It sells the usual stationary and art stuff…read more It has a good selection of kids books at reasonable and bargain prices. You can get your cheap diaries and calendars too.

I love it! The staff are friendly and the selection is amazing--good selection of clothes for all…read moreages and sexes in addition to some lovely home deco items. (I just about died when I saw the vintage Singer machine! And the steamer trunks! If only I could bring them home with me!)

Ooooh, I LOVE this shop. You could easily wander in first thing Monday morning and not come out…read moretill Wednesday lunchtime. There are rails and rails of clothes from the 1920s onwards, a men's section on the third floor and oodles of linen, accessories, hats and suitcases. Even old, working sewing machines, buttons and fabulous Vogue patterns from the 1950s. Just when you think you've seen everything, there's another nook or cranny just waiting to be explored. The only heartbreaking thing is that in many cases, the sizes are just too small for most people today. A consequence of changing body shapes, I suppose. But if you are a size 16, then prepare for a long rummage to find something your size. I know, I've been there. But if you look like Christina Hendricks, there's every chance you could leave looking like an extra from Mad Men or like you've walked from the pages of The Best of Everything. Now, the only thing is to find Don Draper.....