Good bookshops are dangerous places, and Daunt Books is one of the most dangerous of all. You can…read morelose yourself for hours, browsing through the recommendations temptingly laid out on tables. And while you're queuing to pay, there are more temptations on your way to the till - for book junkies this is worse than the sweet counters in supermarkets! Daunt Books is a small chain of independent booksellers with an emphasis on travel and literature. I like the way they curate their shops and always succeed to find a gift here - but not without buying one or two books to keep myself.

A trip to Holland Park is in order when I feel like I want to treat myself to a view of upscale…read morehomes, eat fancy deli foods, and, a recent discovery, peruse the Daunt bookshop outpost tucked into the main drag there. Compared to the Marylebone locale--the only other Daunt that I've visited--this shop is smaller, quainter, and, on my trip, super quiet. Ahh. I found an interesting-looking book, 'Mendelssohn Is on the Roof', quickly bought it and went on my merry way. http://www.nytimes.com/1991/05/05/books/trying-to-murder-a-statue.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm

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!

Visited The Notting Hill Bookshop during our trip to London and we loved the selection of books…read morethey offer. If you love the idea of "blind date with a book", this bookshop offers it and they have a lot to choose from and we were very pleased with the books we ended up getting. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend visiting this bookshop.

You won't be the only one trying to snap a photo in front of the store! What I love about this…read moreplace is that the shop is actually cute on the inside and although a popular tourist spot thanks to Julia and Hugh, it's a great bookshop on its own. What I was surprised about was that a number of other book shops have popped up in Notting Hill trying to catch the tourists, but this is the OG.

A delightful trove of quality used books focused on UK architecture, design, literature, and…read morehistory. Found some gems here.

It's only when you come across a gem like this that you realise how few second hand bookstores…read morethere are in London these days. They used to be quite ubiquitous but now even charity shops don't seem to stock books anymore - it's all about vintage clothing these days ... Archive should be given museum status as it takes you right back to a time before Amazon and e-books. You can easily while away an entire afternoon on a discovery tour. I have to admit that I hardly ever buy second hand books as nothing beats a book fresh from the printers for me - I read mainly in bed and don't like the idea of a smelly old book between the sheets - which makes me wonder how a place like this can survive. I hope it'll still be here the next time I wander down Bell Street.

Best shop in notting hill, come here instead of Notting Hill Bookshop to avoid the crowdsread more

Lutyens and Rubinstein is a wonderful independent bookshop on Kensington Park Road, near the…read morejunction with Elgin Crescent, about ten minutes' walk from Notting Hill Gate tube station. Although it is not a large shop, the owners have managed to cram in an eclectic selection of books, both contemporary and classic, with an emphasis on the twentieth century, and can order in any book currently in print but not in stock, within 24 hours. They are arranged in alphabetical order rather than by subject, although children's books, large illustrated books and poetry have their own separate shelves. The lovely owners and their assistants are happy to make (and receive) recommendations. Delicious coffee, tea (and sometimes biscuits) are available downstairs for a minimal charge and the shop also sells framed linocuts, cards and a quirky range of perfumes. Well worth the detour.

After seven years in the bookselling chain I must love similar stores!read more

Easily the best bookstore/cafe experience that I have ever had. Although I normally prefer small,…read morehole in the wall, second-hand bookstores, and this is exactly the opposite of that- I absolutely loved it. The design of the library as well as the decor and atmosphere made it feel much less like a department store styled bookstore, and like a public library. The staff were very friendly and helpful as well and seemed to be very enthusiastic about their job.

Lovely little bookshop with an amazing,y well curated collection. We didn't plan to buy anything…read morebut browsed our way into a bag full, having found interesting titles we'd not seen elsewhere. While there, stop next door to Daquise for a fantastic lunch.

This bookstore was a fantastic find! It's located right next to the South Kensington tube station,…read moreand while it isn't too big, it boasts an impressive selection of books in various categories. Psychology, science, philosophy, politics, history, art, etc, and, of course, fiction. The books are all new, and extremely well-priced. I walked out of the store with 5 brand new books for only £22! If you are in the area and a book lover, this shop is a must-visit. The prices and selection are dangerous! I had to be careful not to buy out the whole store.

Al Saqi Books is a handsome book shop on Westbourne grove. It is quite a small place arranged over…read moreone and a half floors. The place is well decorated with attractive wooden shelving, floors and displays. As one might guess it is an Arabic book shop (West London has a large Arabic community). The shop is divided into two with Arabic language books and English language books on the right. There is a range of genres of books, though within each there is a focus on the Arabic world. A good book shop that should be of interest to anyone interested in the language or the region.

Gayle and I had just arrived at Paddington Station (via the Heathrow Express) and checked into the…read moreadjacent Hilton. Looking for reading material, I backtracked to this WH Smith to pick up a Daily Telegraph, a trashy light read UK gossip magazine (Hello) and an upscale periodical (The Rake). Check out was self-serve and the various snack choices failed to inspire. The shop itself appeared to be a little worn at the edges.

Quite a good, small, branch of 'Smiths' with one door opening onto Paddington Station, so very…read morehandy to buy newspapers, books, sweets etc for a journey! There can be a queue so leave time to wait for 5 minutes.

Wow. Just, wow! I decided to check this place out (due in now small part to the label "megastore"…read morein some directories). I was not disappointed. The location has two massive stories of wall-to-wall geeky joy. Books, action figures, art, video gaming goodness; it's got it all. I appreciated how everything was very well organized (largely by pop culture features/brands). It was so well organized that I didn't need to actually ask for any directions or help finding stuff.

Loved the selection of collectibles here! Loved that there are multiple locations for collectors.read more