I really do love exploring and browsing book stores, even though I pretty much have everything I…read morewant (though I do end up finding stuff that I want). Anyway, yeah, this was a pretty cool bookshop, and there were a lot of interesting books here. Honestly, I could spend hours here.

Not that I consider myself a bookshop connoisseur as such, but I always love to check out…read moresecond-hand bookshops when I travel. This is in my top 3 bookshops I've ever visited (the other two, in case you were wondering: Shakespeare & Sons, Prague, and The Last Bookstore, Los Angeles). This place had thousands of books, with that old book smell that I love. The store seems to go on forever, and there are so many nooks and crannies filled with more books! I particularly loved the old books section; we got some classics (Jane Austen, DH Lawrence, Charles Dickens and Victor Hugo) that were editions published in the early 1900s for £3-£5. My husband raided the sci-fi section while I raided the general fiction and we came up with another 9 books between us, all between 99p and £3, and all good quality. We were only able to spend 1 hour in there. It wasn't enough. I felt rushed. I needed more time! Living in London, Rochester is only 45 minutes away. I'll be back. The guy who I believe is the owner, was friendly and sweet. This is such a great find. FYI a lot of Rochester high street is filled with little independent stores, it's a really lovely place to visit!

Awesome I genuinely love working with bookstores and…read moreauthors. There's something special about spaces filled with stories, creativity, and people who truly appreciate books. Even when bookstores are crowded and full of energy, they still carry that classic charm that reminds you of how real bookstores used to feel before everything became generic. Helping bookstores and authors grow through authentic promotion and marketing is something I truly enjoy because every book deserves the right audience and visibility.

Beautiful and charming old bookstore! Three floors with lots of books! Friendly staff! Love…read morevisiting this bookstore!

Another very large bookshop in Guildford. This shop is on several levels but there is a lift. Well…read morelaid out into sections of genre and a good selection of books. Helpful staff who can help you find books or put them on order for you. There is also a cafe with comfy sofas! One warning: Beware the Dalek!

This quaint second hand book shop has an admirable range of books (19, 000!) from first editions,…read morerare finds to the academic sort. Conveniently located only a short walk from Soho as well as Leicester Square tube, Any Amount of Books is a safe haven to escape to from the busy streets of central London. They sell books as cheap as a pound to thousands. The choice is immense. If you go to their website you can see the books they sell and see if anything catches your fancy.

A great place to eavesdrop on intellectual conversations between the shopkeeper and the oldies…read morewho've been coming here for years. Minus one star 'cause it's so dusty you can barely breathe. Guess that's what happens when you're all historical and whatnot.

It's not just a bookshop you know! In the evenings it doubles as a Thai restaurant which is such a…read morebizarrely ingenious idea, it just keeps you coming back for more. Boulevard Books was recommended by a friend who is known for his eye for good food (yes, I've nagged him to start Yelping), so who was I to pass it up! The tables are spread out amongst the bookshelves and, although the place is small, it offers tables for large groups and intimate couples (that's intimate tables for couples, not.....ahem), however I STRONGLY suggest booking in advance. They do not have an alcohol licence so remember to bring a bottle of plonk should you desire. This part of the review normally discusses the wine list so instead we'll just have some hold music.......do doo dooo do doo dooo hummm hummmm hummm. Can you guess what banging 80's tune that is? Thought not.... And you're back in the room. And the room is full of books. So, as you sit and delight in the exquisite and genuinely authentic (which is something not as easy to find as you may think) Thai food, you can also peruse some fine novels and educational aids should you so wish. In fact, my companion picked up a cheeky little page turner to take with her to Morrocco next month and for a mere two golden nuggets. The menu is small, but offers a choice of pork, beef, chicken and vegetarian dishes. Two courses will set you back a mere £13 and comprises of a starter and a main. Prawn crackers and two dips are £2 and you can add Tiger Prawns to any dish for £3. The food is outstanding and really cheap for the quality. The restaurant is staffed by the owner and his wife who are a lovely couple and so so welcoming. It is easily the best service I've ever experienced in Hastings (which isn't difficult to be fair). Very humble people who are genuinely interested in your enjoyment and satisfaction. If you want something different and some top quality Thai food, great service from the lovely owners, amazing food at very reasonable prices, you'd be silly to walk past this place.

This Thai restaurant situated within a quaint second hand bookshop is a true gem of the Hastings…read moreold town. Serving up fresh and authentic Thai food of the highest calibre with a fantastic vegetarian selection also available and the option to bring your own alcohol all for a more than reasonable price makes it a personal and group favourite!

Fantastic shop. Brilliant array of books on the shelf and no trouble at all to order books in…read more Could spend hours looking around. Staff are fantastic, friendly and approachable. Great shop. Can't wait to attend their events either, can't believe I didn't find this place sooner.

Well stocked. Friendly, knowledgable and helpful staff. An excellent local community resource.read more

This is a beautiful tucked away antique and second hand bookshop…read more It is so full of books that it can be a bit hard to know where to start, but the owner is lovely and extremley helpful, should you want something specific. There are a lovely combination of really beautiful old books, second hand bokos to read, and prints of the Thames and Henley.

Tis is what a bookshop should be…read more Brilliant owner with fantastic customer service, staff know locals names and a nice selection of books. There is a great range for kids, adults, garners, teenagers, designers... the list goes on. Come here for your books, and if you cannot find it speak with the owner. They may be able to order it for you.

**Newly opened and currently open til 6pm but they are looking to expand their hours shortly. If…read moreyou're unsure about opening hours and you want to visit, I recommend firing off a tweet to @SECONDHOMELDN ** Popped in to Libreria last night for a quick reconnaissance mission. New independent bookshops aren't exactly ten a penny. It also happened to be World Book Day, I have just realised. It was meant to be. I love how it looks from the outside. Like a portal to another world. You go down Hanbury Street, think you must've missed it and then...suddenly it's there. Stylish black shopfront with a nice inviting glow. This was only a very quick visit but I like how they do things in Libreria. First, I have to note that there was a Riga RP-1 record player with Velvet Underground & Nico on the turntable so...good start. No espresso bar here. No mobiles allowed. Comfy seating and little nooks to sit down and check out a book. Tick tick tick. Sally, Libreria's director, introduced herself to me and explained how things were laid out. Very friendly and helpful. Books are largely organised alphabetically, fiction on the left and nonfic on the right. However, within that, books are clustered into themes or ideas, in order to promote interesting combinations of books nestling next to each other. Great idea. Pure A-Z is so 2015. Also, they have asked celebs to do a mini-curation of their favourite books. Shami Chakrabarti's faves are currently on display. I think the idea is to change everything round every quarter. Events are also gonna happen here. I dutifully added my email to the mailing list on the front desk. Waterstones can do one.

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This bookshop is one of a kind! It is huge and has many entry points along the storefront. It…read morealmost feels like a few shops from the front, but once you go inside, it all connects in the back. The highlight is the large room that has the sunken area full of books. There is even a photo spot marked for you to take it all in on your camera. I love that although it is large and has tons of books, it didn't feel cramped and unorganized. My favorite part of the store was in the back where they had high value books for sale. Thee are one of a kind, super ild editions that are in great condition and there is a whole team to curate and market these books. We got to see them in real life!

One of those bookstores you can spend an entire day in. Every floor is a world on its own. And for…read morethe Harry Potter fans: you can find the illustrated British editions of books 1-4 which are so worth it. One of those rare things you don't buy on Amazon. Worth coming all the way to England for.