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!

As stores devoted to literature go, this bookshop in Polesworth is one of the 'old curiosity'…read morevariety. Situated atop some stone steps, this pretty massive shop is slightly imposing. A sign informing children that they're not allowed in without an adult adds to this tone, along with the permanent metal grills that seem to keep the books in. Curious! As for the stock, the second-hand tomes on sale, cover every conceivable interest or hobby, and the books are handily catalogued so you can find your way around the warrens with relative ease. Despite its bookish diversity, this place specialises in maps, plans and atlases, which seems slightly surprising given the shop's introspective atmosphere, which can sometime go hand in hand with village life. The range of maps is truly impressive though and well worth a visit if you're off on your travels or want to frame a favourite part of the world to brighten up your walls.

Housed in a beautiful old house, bibliophiles will appreciate this lofty, dusty book shop. The have…read morea small selection of new books, which are sadly much more expensive than the likes of WH Smith. However, the real book lovers will prefer the second hand selection, ranging from last year's dog-eared bestsellers to dusty Victorian tomes.

This tiny place is a bit of a hidden gem if you are looking for gift inspiration…read more The entire shop is packed up to the roof with amazingly cheap books starting from £1-£2! Even the hardback books that you would expect to pay more for start at £3-£4. This is an outlet store so don't do expecting the newest releases, but there are some seriously good discounts available for those willing to spend the time looking through the shelves.

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.

This is a wonderful book shop well worth a visit. They stock both new and second hand books and the…read moreplace is great for a good browse. The staff are very helpful if you cant find what you are looking for. parking is free in Atherstone and there is pleanty around.

Waterstones on High Street, just outside the Bullring is the largest location of Waterstones I've…read moreseen, this one is in Birmingham city centre. The store has six floors including two cafes and multiple floors with toilets - Click and Collect (online orders) is conveniently on the ground floor in case you're in a hurry and don't want to navigate throughout the whole store, which can be a little awkward as this isn't something you'd expect to do from a book shop. The staff seemed disinterested which is a shame, and not too willing to help and with a book store as big as this one - it is something you'd often need to enhance the experience from book recommendations to finding a book if you already have one in mind - they do have writing on "recommended" books but unlike other stores these are newspaper quotes which every book seems to have which are easily found online or even on the book its-self once you pick it up - I mean come on, are the staff literate with a passion for books and customer service? PERSONALISATION. Other than the size of the store, it doesn't really stand out - the store seems to follow the newer and more modern layout Waterstones are slowly rolling out (sadly this hasn't arrived in my home town of Manchester yet!) 3* based on a great central location in Birmingham and huge size over multiple floors, the layout and slightly cramped nature of the ground floor and disinterested staff really is a shame because without it the store could even warrant a high four-star rating.

This Waterstones is accessible from the High Street and also from the top floor of the Pavillions…read moreshopping mall. This store is large, spacious and airy with a huge selection of books. Anything you can think of you will find and if they dont stock it they will search to see if its at the New Street branch (the other large store) or order it in for you. There is a Costa Coffee on the first floor and the 4th floor has a large floor space dedicated to travel and the world. As you walk across to pay for your purchase you get a nice view of inside the Pavillions and as you take the glass elevator back down you get a whirl wind view of New Street :-)

A pretty cute bookstore in the center of Shakespeareland. I love the shakespeare comicbooks!read more

This bookstore is a real cutie on the Main Street in Stowe. I was in need of a book for our five…read moreday walking trip and was able to find a winner here. Despite being tucked into a small space, they had a wide variety of hard packs, paperbacks, kids books and more to offer. The shopkeeper was both friendly and helpful. I should add that it's also conveniently located a few doors down from the tasty Cotswold Creamery cheese shop (which I also highly recommend). If you're in need of a read or for some literary perusing, this spot is for you!

Must stop here if you're in the area. The books are well displayed with wonderful reviews to help…read moreyou make a selection. However, for me it was the customer service! We were looking for where to travel to next and the two kind ladies working took the time to look up and write down directions since my phone has spotty service.

England Pellegrino and our shop Pellegrino in Belper provide leather goods and bags, a range of…read morequality gifts to suite all pockets and outdoor wear. Pay us a visit or visit online. We have bags from Italian, French and UK brands and aim to provide quality and value in all our products. We have a stock of vintage and designer watches, again for all budgets.

From the owner: A wide selection of current fiction, non-fiction and speciality subjects from all publishing houses…read morewith fast service and quick ordering of titles. Free ordering service - let us do all the online searching. Click and collect to pick up from the store after notification. Support YOUR Local Community & YOUR Local Bookstore