What a gem. On a high street of hit-or-miss stores and a lot of charity shops, it was wonderful to…read morefind Browsers. Their recent nomination in the Welsh Independent Retail Awards is well deserved and I hope they win. Be sure to stop in for a book or a map (great selection of regional maps) when you're in Porthmadog.

Top place. I love Browsers! They have a great range of books and are always willing to help you…read morefind what you are looking for. Even if you want a book about. and don't have a title or author they will search the computers for something suitable, order it in for you and phone to let you know it has arrived. The art department at th back is similarly helpful, with a huge range of paints, paper, card making, face painting and other art supplies. They have a loyalty card, where you get a stamp every time you spend £10, and once you ahve 6 stamps you get £5 (or possibly £10 I don't remember) off your next purchase.

This is very unique book store full of unusual books but also has first edition books from medicine…read moreto children's novel. Over 5 floors, which allegedly the building was built in the late 1800s. I personally love the unusual book store, where love thy neighbours vaule/ trust in each other still stands. This is a rarity in itself, which I love so much . They even have diy tea area where you help yourself to tea/coffee for a very small nominal fee.

Free WiFi, good coffee, and a soft play area for the kids (costs extra... But hey free WiFi?)read more

The cafe itself is pretty ordinary, but handy if you just fancy an unpretentious plate of chips and…read morea cup of tea. The main attraction being what's at the head of that large staircase ahead of you, when you first step through the front door. This has got to be one of the most extraordinary second-hand bookshops in the UK, and certainly one of the largest. Set in an old theatre/cinema (take a look around at all the remaining fixtures) there are thousands of volumes, stacked floor to ceiling, on every subject imaginable and within a rabbit-warren of interlocking rooms, staircases and narrow corridors. So take a ball of string to unravel behind you as you browse the shelves, or you'll get lost. But if you do, at least you'll have something to read. Prices are reasonable too, but don't be afraid to haggle.

This has to be the best branch of W H Smith! It's so attractive with lots of polished dark wood and…read moreeverything is laid out so imaginatively; the lighting is pleasant too. It's stocked with all that you'd expect to find in 'Smiths' from stationery and books to magazines. The staff also seemed very helpful when I called there two weeks ago.

This is a very good bookshop. It is quite small - but they manage to get an awful lot of stock in…read more Their range is very extensive in both fiction and non fiction. If they haven't got in stock what you need - they will order it and let you know when it is in. I have used this service very successfully. The staff are really nice and helpful too. Books are standard prices - but they do have sales from time to time - when you can pick up some good bargains.