Being a bit of a second hand book freak, I often find it difficult to quickly make my way through…read moreTemple Bar on weekend afternoons as I am usually led astray by the tempting sight of dozens and dozens of books laid across their respective stalls and carts. So I am obviously a big fan. If you haggle you can save yourself a bindle and grab a great bargain.

After the first blush of pawing over the tables of new and old at the Temple Bar Book Market I'm…read morealmost always left feeling deflated. Too many romances and picture books of Ireland, never enough of the great vintage and quirky titles I always imagine wait in every bin and shelf. That said, I've grabbed some fantastic books here -including that delightful diorama / picture book of Irish phrases and words for under ten euro... later finding a slightly newer copy for an awful lot more in a bricks and mortar shop. Come with an open mind, enjoy the buzz of discovering something special, and have a chat to the vendors as you browse. Once you've found the perfect page turner, grab a seat at any of the open-air coffee shops just behind the market, settle in with an Americano... and enjoy.

A literal hidden gem. If you're not looking for Secret Book Store, it would be easy to miss, but a…read morefun spot for a quick browse. They had a decent variety of used books, though nothing caught my eye. In a busy area with lots of other shops to visit nearby.

While in Dublin, Ireland, there is a vintage quarter with a retro shops selling new and used vinyl,…read morebooks and collectibles. As we walked by, we saw a sign that said, "Secret Book & Record Store", with an arrow pointing into a deep narrow hallway with posters of advertisements covering the walls. These places are the great finds in Dublin. At the end of the hall was a large room filled with used books, vintage vinyl & new releases including CDs. The store was a frezy of customers flipping through the bins of vinyl to find that one great band from their past. I did find a few old 80s punk albums but still on a quest today to find an original GBH or Exploited cover.

Neat little indie bookstore…read more Arrived just before closing. Nice selection of books, I was able to quickly find something that I am enjoying. They seemed to have a very inviting children's section. Wish I had more time really take in the offerings of books.

Much in the manner of most indie bookshops, this place is small with a surprisingly big and well…read morechosen selection of books on offer. It's the same in places like Raven books in Blackrock... the shop owners are geniuses when it comes to filtering out the crap I think I want to read and offering truly great books by brilliant authors. This is no less apparent than in the children's section where there really is a lot of rubbish out there. There are however a lot of gems too, and this is one of the shops you are guaranteed to find them.

Holy amazing bookstore, Batman!!…read more This place is huge and stacked with books both used and new. Plus, upstairs is a plant shop and a cafe. The prices are great, and I found a few books that are hard to find in your average bookstore. Moreover, their organization and categorization is perfect, it virtually brought me to tears. Lastly, the service is friendly and nice. If you're a book lover, just go! Enjoy!

We had a goal to visit almost all bookstores in Dublin on our trip, and this one was our favorite…read morestop. Prices are reasonable, and they have a wide selection of both new and used books. I could have stayed an entire afternoon browsing their shelves.

Cute, independent, little bookstore filled with novels, humorous, informative and kids books plus…read moreother items such as gift cards, wrapping paper, novelty items and puppets. Bright, modern and located centrally in Temple Bar. Good selection of art books. A lovely shop to browse and great for gift purchases.

Just a note on Gutter's fantastic (and growing) bookclub nights: GO…read more I'm just back (er, in the last few hours) from the Contemporary Books night where lively discussion and great ideas were the name of the game. As first meetings go, this one has a great vibe; reading the book of the month isn't necessary and visitors are welcome to sit in and stir the pot. Owner Bob's smooth chat encourages conversation and as it's a democracy the group decides the next month's book. Space fills quickly so be sure to email the shop to let them know you're on your way. I'll be there -will I save you a seat?

Another Irish independent bookshop which is great to see especially with Hughes & Hughes and…read more Easons always expanding. This shop has been a feature of Rathmines since the 70's and is still going strong. Hannas as well as being a very well stocked and organised bookshop, also supplies Libraries and this branch is well knowing to school kids and frustrated parents alike as the main place to go for next years textbooks. The shop is pretty much one big room with ceiling to floor books. They specialise in Irish books and the staff and helpful and extremely knowledgeable.

It is a modest bookshop but what wins it for me it the very friendly and knowledgeable shop owner…read more He didn't make me feel small when I mispronounced the author's name as sadly a lot of other places would. He swiftly took me to my section and I left with two books of my favourite author. Happy days.

If you're looking for a rare edition of your favorite book, this stop is worth it. While the books…read morehere are pricey, it's reasonable in comparison to other rare bookstores.

The books here are rare, so they're pricey, but this place has some terrific stuff. it's well worth…read morea visit and the staff is really knowledgeable.

Once upon a time, we fell into this lovely bookstore. Great options and neatly organized. It is not…read morehuge, but if you are looking for a bestseller and/or Irish books this is a good stop. We purchased several books we just couldn't leave without. If I were to make a suggestion, I would want to make certain the people in the checkout are personable. There were three people present today (staff) while we were there. I believe I was "helped" by the manager - she seemed to be training someone(?). Customer service was not her strong suit to say the least. Perhaps a bad day? Otherwise, a worthwhile stop. The end.

Dubray Books is a nice 3-leve shop (including Cafe) on Grafton Street. It was busy the day I walked…read morein, and has a good selection of Irish Authors, and various political sections that match the Irish psyche. Nice place to hang out, and with very helpful staff.