Awesome I genuinely love working with bookstores and authors. 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. read more

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

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Cute bookstore. We were walking around in the neighborhood and came across this bookstore. The kids loved looking at the the children's books. They also had a great selection of fiction and nonfiction books. I would definitely come back here if I'm ever visiting Marylebone again! read more

I could browse this book store for hours. The organization makes it easy to go from section to section. There are so many different genres to choose from & it is so beautiful inside. read more

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Absolutely beautiful bookstore!! Highly recommend coming to buy a few books and supporting. The staff was incredible kind, books organized well, super cute tote bags. Snagged a few cute classics for myself. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I love this place although it's always crowded. Sometimes I just have to leave as it's too much and you cannot move inside. Definitely a cool bookstore. The way we remember them before the generic blook bookstores read more

What a lovely book store! Unusually, books are organized by region rather than a more typical Dewey decimal based system, and that means the browser will find delightful connections between fiction and various non-fiction books. For example, one might find a guide to Marylebone architecture alongside 'The Complete Sherlock Holmes'. Any book lover in London would be well advised to save a few hours for a visit to Daunt. read more

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Such a beautiful bookstore with a wide variety of not only genres, but also other wares like games, knick knacks, postcards, etc. It's so aesthetic with all of the natural lighting. It's definitely a spot to drop by if you're a big reader. read more

Beautiful book store with helpful staff who helped me find what I needed very quickly. Selection of books is quite broad and it made for a fun experience perusing the selection. Expect to pay sticker price for books there. It was quite crowded with tourists taking photos but overall a lovely experience! read more

No book lover's trip to London is complete without a stop at Daunt Books! I visited the flagship location in Marylebone and was very impressed. The entire store was clean, bright, and well organized. Make sure to head downstairs to see the extensive travel section. Staff were friendly and very helpful when I wanted to order a book that was out of stock. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I spent multiple hours browsing all the books in this place. Recommend stopping in for the amazing vibes and wide selection of books!

If you're a fan of bookstores, then make sure you check out Daunt while in London. The store looks small when you walk in, then you realize the backside houses more selections including a second floor area that overlooks the main shop. Makes for some cool photos. Not only does the business have a wide variety of specialty and new releases, there's hard to find options and unique titles that you won't find at other big box stores too! The entire shop is clean and well organized, making it easy to navigate whatever reading category piques your interest. Prices are reasonable and it makes you miss the days of local bookshops in the States. read more

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Beautiful three-level bookstore in London that has an amazing travel section! Was really pleased with my findings there regarding travel. Large selection of other genres of books as well. read more

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Not a WH Smith or a Borders, this is a real bookshop. Loaded with all sorts of eclectic and one-off items, all neatly displayed on tables and on shelves. Prices are generally at cover price, but that's okay because you'll be hard pressed to find these anywhere else. I liked the organizational system that they had laid out and if you're looking for something specific and can't find it, the staff is more than happy to help. Try that at Amazon or WH Smith! I picked up two books that I never knew that I really wanted until I saw them here - Simon Pegg's autobiography "Nerd Do Well" and a history of the Great Western Railway (the one that goes from Paddington to Reading). read more

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Favorite bookstore in the world! Books are organized by region and provide a good balance of travel guides, books by authors from that region, or general books about the region. Favorite place to stop by prior to taking a trip to somewhere new! read more

oh i adored Daunt Books! i loved the layout of the store and the selection of books they have. also the gorgeous architecture is a must-see! the staff were very friendly and helpful as well. and the tote bags!!!! the tote bags!!! the tote bags!! (also you get a free Daunt Books bookmark with every book you buy!) read more

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Haven't seen an actual book store other than barnes and noble in a really long time. So thankful I stopped by this really cute book store. The people are super friendly and the atmosphere is great for a book nerd like me. Love love loved it! 5 STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Probably my favourite bookstore ever (maybe second to my childhood corner manga stand that has disappeared many years ago, mmm hard to decide). It's "designed for travelers who like reading" (raising my hand eagerly) . Famous for it's travel book collection, but definitely a gem for literature books as well. Their travel books are way beyond just travel guides, although there are many of them for sure. Categorized by country and region, you can find books on: history, arts, food, culture, film, literature, and many more topics of the region. It's absolutely fascinating. My favourite is the London literature section near the entrance. Very tasteful selection and it's a pleasure just to read a few paragraph while you browse (and I always end up buying, which is rare because I usually buy books online, but I just can't resist). The interior is beautiful. Classic wooden counters, wooden floors, shelves and tables of book organized nicely, bright natural lighting, reading tables and chairs at the back, every time I passed by I had to make a stop there (and it usually turns out longer than I planned). Staff are helpful and friendly, and they also have cute stationaries for sale all around the store (my fav is cards of book illustrations). I love the convenience of Amazon but bookstores like this just cannot be replaced. And they should never be. read more

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I object. The organization of Daunt Books rubs me the wrong way. Books are sorted largely by country. So far, fine. But Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden? Japan. Carlos Ruiz Zafon? Spain is accurate, but he is also an author of literature. Same with Haruki Murakami - he does not write guidebooks of Tokyo, he writes awesome novels. I dislike that authors from non-US non-UK countries are classified by country of origin as if their writing would only appeal to people of non-European descent. Otherwise, though, Daunt has a nice set-up, with large floors filled with books. The selection of (European and American) literature is very good and well-edited. I picked up a signed copy of Jonathan Franzen's new novel, though interestingly, the cashier expressed doubts as to its authenticity despite aggressive advertisement of signed copies on the part of the bookstore. If I lived in the area, I suppose I would browse Daunt now and then despite my fundamental objection. It is a pleasant bookstore, so if you have no problem with perceived insults to beloved foreign authors, you should probably check it out. read more

This is an beautiful old-style bookshop. Very English, with green carpets and wood carvings, but enticingly charming. It's like an old man's library but filled with great quality books from old classics to contemporary works. Every subject is covered and effectively classified. I was very surprised by their choice to order book sections by country, but as I sifted through this method I quickly realised that it worked immaculately. Each country was equipped with a travel section, guide books and general information, then came the local history books explaining the country's roots, then a series of local and related fiction books which often explain a country's culture better than anything else ever could. Apart from that, they also have a great selection of fiction titles, a very decent assortment of specified subjects and children books, as well as stationary. I quickly noticed that the downstairs area had aptly dedicated a whole little table to one of my favourite authors, Haruki Murakami. This is genius, and can only mean the very best about Daunt Books! read more

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My favorite bookstore in the world. I nearly walked into traffic when I noticed this beautiful and quaint bookstore. The place was immaculate. It is clean, carpeted, lined in shiny wood, and full of books galore. The selection of books are astounding. Some would say, some of the titles and authors were edgy or controversial. Nothing you'd find in an American bookstore. People crowded the bookstore with books in hand while some debated which was better. It was a dream. It was a home for information full of intellectual guest. This is one of my most memorable moments of London. You must go to Daunt in Maryleborne. (Great high tea place nearby) read more

I found a book mark in the library for Daunts. I been curious to see Marylebone High Street for a while as it was so I decided on a trip. Daunts is midway up the street, which is a charming part of London. The book shop is really quite beautiful built with a glass roof in the main room. There is a general fiction section, but the main section of the bookshop is divided into country by country sections of travel books and important fiction (e.g. the Japan section has Nicolas Bouvier's Japanese book as well as Kenzaburo Oe). The best place I know to go book shopping, particularly if you want inspiration for a trip, or want to get into a particular country's literature. read more

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A great independent travel book store, with outlets also in Holland Park & Hampstead. This (original) store is a wonder to behold. Of Edwardian design it features long oak galleries & a vaulted sky-light ceiling. The shop is flooded with loads of natural light, making it extremely condusive to browsing & exploring. You'll also find large sections devoted to gardening, cookery, style and interior design. Great destination for all things travel related, this store has survived/been successful through excellent, friendly service. read more

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Beautiful bookstore in Marylebone; the building itself is Edwardian, a lovely traditional shopfront with lots of wood panelling and carvings. Inside the books are arranged by country, so you will find travel books, novels, biographies sitting together. There is a lovely, quiet but inspiring atmosphere in this store. A great alternative to the great but predictable offer of the Waterstones of this world. read more

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One of my favourite bookstores in London, just because they have such a huge travel section. They have every country you can possibly go to. Hours can be spent in here! read more

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I wandered unknowingly into a magical place! This bookstore sells a wide array of books, but also makes you feel as though you're in another world. It's special. The wooden interior and creaky floors make you want to stay a while and explore. And you'll notice that when you wander back, there's a downstairs that's very intriguing! Additionally, there is a narrow staircase leading upstairs to even more books and allows you to look over the entire store. It's a beautiful place. The staff is friendly as well. read more

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I LOVE books and I love beautiful book stores like this one! If you are a book lover then you need to go here. It's like stepping into all the stories at once. read more

This is the book store you always wished you had as your local. It is located towards the top end of Marylebone High Street (equidistant between Baker Street and Bond Street Station) about 5 to 10 minutes walk from each. As I was saying it is the local book store you wished you had. I feel a sense of euphoria and elation every time I set foot into this place. It is always a pleasure going here... I never...never leave this place without buying at least two or three books...in fact I get so enthusiastic about this place I often buy books for other people. Much like the Tardis this place is bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside and because of this the range of books reference and fiction alike is vast. read more

When I grow up I want to be the owner of the Daunt Books on Marylebone High Street. Just this one, though. They can keep the rest. For this one is the thing of fairies and magic and unicorns. And all things shiny and glittery. Let's be honest; only on one of the poshest high streets in London could an independent bookshop specializing in travel books survive these dismal economic times. It's a unique space and is rewarded as such. It's nice to have a place where in-the-know tourists can experience this one-of-kind bookshop, while not disturbing the more regular clientele. There are few things I love more than spending a sunny afternoon perusing the London/England/Scotland/Ireland cat walk in the airy, two-story, solarium-style travel room. Two (very minor) gripes, however... 1) They should demand that I return some of their canvas bags. 2) The cookbooks are seriously overpriced. One last thing: does Daunt remind anyone else of the bookshop in Funny Face where Fred Astaire discovers Audrey Hepburn? Like I said before: magic, et al. read more

At the risk of courting hyberbole, Daunt Books is my favorite bookstore in the entire world. Everything, from the antique oak furniture, to the astounding number of titles they carry, to the way they organize their inventory by countries and regions, to the staff - who are superbly knowledgeable, not only about what Daunt carries but about books in general - is beyond compare. I want to be buried here when I go. read more

I've seen pictures of this library in magazines and guides, but actually being here last Sunday was pretty amazing. One of those places where time stood still, and you wish your own time would stand still to be able to see everything and walk in every single corner. It's one of those venue that make you feel very small...and I loved that. 2 things that really stood out during my short visit here: 1) The super welcoming staff 2) Their gigantic travel collection...which made me think it's their domain of expertise. Planning you next travel around the world? Surely Daunt Books have everything you're looking for. A must-go if you're in the area. read more

FABULOUS. Probably my favourite bookshop in London. The place is huge and the centrepiece is the fantastic travel section, with travel guides to every corner of the earth. I also liked that they had travel writing and novels referencing the area in which they were shelved (i.e. Naguib Mahfouz novels in the Egypt section, Khaled Hosseini in Afghanistan, etc). The upstairs balcony-esque section also has some very good, older second-hand travel books. Very nice set up, with books set out on tables as well, and despite the constant stream of people browsing in all the sections on a typically cloudy Saturday afternoon in London, I didn't feel crowded at all. Downside? It took me ages to figure out which literary treasure to purchase ... as a student, one's budget can only stretch so far! read more

I needed to wander and kill time while my husband and his charming and ridiculously handsome mate were catching up at a pub down the road. They did need to catch up, but honestly, my googly-eyed staring would be obvious, so I had to go. And so I chanced upon Daunt Bookstore, my true British crush. I like that the books are organized by country -- travel guides along with fiction and non-fiction so you can read up on a country's culture, history, politics, and every day life. Our stop in London was preceded by a trip through Slovenia and Croatia, so a book like "April Fool's Day" or "The Survival's League" would have been great to read along with a travel book. Bummer that I found the store after the trip. And what a beautiful space! If I were a woman of great wealth, I'd want a light-filled two story library just like this in my home. read more

I don't read books as often as I would like, or as often as I let other people believe I do.. I just don't have the time, and let's be honest, after doing MA coursework, I'd rather just put my brain on coast and read an OK magazine and catch up with Jordan's tan/breasts/divorce. I was brought into Daunt while strolling down the high st a while back and it's really just an inspiring place... it actually made me *want* to read something. Really, if you're anywhere near the shop, do pop in and just look around, even if you have a love/hate relationship with reading like I do. The inside of the shop made me gaze around like I remember doing as a kid seeing some new big store, when in fact it's not new, but the sight of a bookstore holding on to the vestiges of classic design charm is refreshing after spending so much time in libraries and (ick) chain bookstores/amazon.co.uk... There's a reason this is a top-review on Yelp, go see it for yourself. read more

I just love old fashioned book shops and this place really hits the nail on the head. The selection is wide and yet it maintains a really old fashioned vibe. The travel section (which was my target for the day) made me want to travel everywhere and had relevant novels as well as traditional travel books. I'll be coming here again for some peaceful browsing. If they had a couple of comfy arm chairs and coffees on order, I'd never leave. read more

Looking to pick up a parcel for the husband on my trip to London, I popped in here to see what I could get him. I wasn't expecting such a beautiful bookshop to be honest, I was really blown away. This is a very old-school kind of bookshop I haven't seen in years - but don't think that I mean old and run down, I mean classy and a real flair for shelf arrangement that makes you feel like buying everything your eyes spot. I wandered around the shop for a good 15 minutes before discovering the downstairs travel section which I had a quick peek at. I loved how everything was organised by country and there was more people than I expected browsing some seriously obscure countries. I picked up Lucky Peach magazine here which I hadn't seen before - it is a real treat. The staff were friendly and helpful, and I would love to have a bookshop like this nearby to visit more often! Note: I didn't get my husband a present here. Woops. I got too distracted! read more

Beautiful. Loved being in here, so much in fact that I went around the whole store twice just to stay inside longer. Yep, I arrived at the exit, stopped, cast my gaze back around the shop floor, then went back to where I stood when I first walked in and started again. Just a bit slower the second time. Loved it. I didn't buy anything though. Considered many books but bought none. Daunt sell everything at the RRP which is fair enough, they need to make money but there happens to be an Oxfam book and music shop not 5 minutes down the same road with plenty of books at a fraction of the cost albeit second/third hand. But still, new books are wonderful things and I'm happy to pay full price, just not as often. Daunt Books is deceptively larger than it looks, making good use of space in the back rooms with basement and mezzanine levels. Tastefully designed throughout, I believe I've found what is possibly my favourite full price book shop in London - I shall return. Daunt? No need, It's really quite nice, Ian read more

This original Edwardian bookshop has natual light in their long oak galleries, opening the sky of imagination, especially accompanied by their renowned travel books and maps, symbol of power, taste and influence. The design also reminds me the Harvard/MIT Coop, the balconies one can walk up to and discover new countries. As a board member of the Coop, I used to pay much attention to the business of books thinking like Meg Ryan of the Shop Around the Corner (You've Got Mail). These days I'm simply happy to be a visitor. Staff members are always smiling and helpful when I ask for specifics. Browsing various new titles are much fun as they're less of the main stream collections, e.g. The Left Bank: Writers, Artists, and Politics from the Popular Front to the Cold War. "Those titles you can't find in any other bookshops." My media friend commented. Randomly, hours passed. I enjoyed every encounter with the soul in this place. read more

A great little bookshop a million miles away from the teeming homogeneity of Oxford Street 5 minutes down the road. This place has shelf loads of charm and uniqueness in the form of wooden floors and a travel theme. Primarily aimed at the tourist and the wandering, the whole back section of the shop is grouped by country and region where the relevant time out guides, maps, national icons and local heroes are housed. The rest of the bookshop carries the usual mix of books but the nice thing about Daunt is their selection tables. It's always good when someone points you in the right direction (think how useful Tom Tom's are) but it's especially useful in somewhere like this where you know you want a whimsical, character based novel to read in bed but have no idea where to go from there. For further directions see address above. read more

I love the whole sort of old-fashioned, elegant and classy feel about this place. If I have to compare it to a person, it would be a very smart, well-educated and sophisticated teacher who is adored by all her students, sitting in class, watching her graceful manners and listening to her eloquent speech with gaping mouths. The selection of books is obviously more than extensive. I spend hours here, browsing and sniffing the books, wanting to buy everything. I never leave without treating myself to a book and I simply can't wait for my next visit here, my next date with the beautiful and wise lady. read more