This second hand bookshop is excellent and unless you are unable to read it would be quite…read moredifficult to leave this shop without finding at least one book to tickle your fancy. Unless I need or want something specific I always get my books from here because it is ridiculously cheap and they have a great selection. I picked up an unread copy of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book today for £1.95, the recommended price on the back was £7.95. Between this place and Amazon there really is no need to step foot in Borders ever again apart from to peruse their magazines in the café free of charge and use the toilet. Added bonus is the man behind the counter who is a quintessential English gent and listens to classical music on radio 4, singing along like Toad of Toad Hall.

This little second hand bookstore has a plethora of great literature bursting from its seams…read more Everytime I walk in, I come a away a few pounds lighter, and several books heavier. Most of the books are in very good to almost new condition, and are very reasonably priced between two and ten pounds. There are even some speciality sections, with hardcover art books and science texts. There is also a range of texts to be found for children. As a literature student, I find myself frequenting many bookshops - this is one of the most reasonable and well stocked to be found in the area. If you have some books that you would like to sell or exchange, call Ben for a chat and he will be able to advise you on their value.