Don't be fooled by the size, this bookshop is not only stocked to the rafters but they will also…read moreoften order you in books that you need or want if they don't already have it on their shelves. The man who owns it is super friendly and recognises all his regular customers and is often up for a little chat while you browse. His literary knowledge is expansive and you can always ask him to recommend you a new book based on ones you have previously enjoyed. The store also hosts a number of events such as book signing (I met JK Rowling!) and reading groups for children in the area.

For travel, cookery and children's books Village Books is very well stocked as well as selling a…read morerange of best sellers and classics. But due to the limited shop size, you are not going to find every book that you ever wanted here. It is however, very pleasant, personal and all round a nice shop to buy from. Much more than just a village book shop in my mind.

An absolute joy to browse. Lots of new books, but the real finds are in the second hand section at…read morethe back and downstairs. I always find loads of really interesting books, gifts and nifty gadgets. Brilliant place!

Wonderful bookshop, with staff who are more than happy to order in any books you wish. Turnaround…read moreis quick and the level of service and recommendations make it a definite highlight at the top of Sydenham High Street. There are also often very cheap second hand books, particularly for children and there are often wonderful finds to be had in the bargain boxes!

Haynes Market seems like the perfect place to get lost in for a few hours. We found it by accident…read morewalking down this small road off Westow Road. It is like a whole new world of the past when you walk through the narrow doorway. A word of advice, do not take small children in there as they do not like people picking up their goods as most of it is antiques. They've got something for everyone in there, even if you do not like antiques. I saw a bunch of comics from my youth, a few action figures, tonnes of clothes, books and memorabilia scattered all over the place. The Haynes Market is a maze but a fun one. There is stairs from the first floor to the ground floor where you will discover a few more stalls to browse from. My friends got to wrapped up in the market that we spend ages in there looking at things, it's just amazing. Haynes Market is what a market in London should be like!

I've walked past this market so many times but never went inside…read more I don't think many people no that it is there as it's down a side street and there isn't much signs to direct people there. I finally went inside and wasn't disappointed there is so much to choose from the staff are very friendly and I brought quite a few coins and stamps as these are the things I collect and am interested in. Will defiantly be returning in the future.

This is what all bookshops should be like, in my opinion - small and cosy but packed to the rafters…read morewith intriguing tomes, none of which I went in for but most of which I'd happily drag home with me. Browsing in Herne Hill Books can be an expensive pastime - it's like someone put together a range of reading materials especially for my amusement, education and edification - but a thoroughly pleasurable one. The staff are great, really knowledgeable and chatty and proud to be there.

From the owner: New books, interesting books, good books, all categories. We…read moreorder books for the NEXT DAY. We source rare, out of print & U.S. titles. We give good recommendations. We have events with local authors. The shop is small; small but potent. Come along and find something to entertain, inform and/or edify.

Great vinyl records and books, mainly 80s and earlier, friendly staff and nice welcoming viberead more

Fantastic selection of secondhand and new vinyl, and a very knowledgable and friendly owner. Fab…read moreselections of books and original artwork also for sale, and it's fully licensed bar with a coffee machine too! Regular radio broadcasts and club nights make it a very regular place to hang out!

Tales on Moon Lane is as enchanting as the name. Particularly if you are 2 10" and obsessed with…read moreCharlie and Lola and Dr. Seuss. Behind the beautiful window displays you will find a shop solely dedicated to selling children's books from all the writers and illustrators you could hope for. In a room off the back of the shop you will find a range of fiction titles for slightly older children.

Lovely little independent bookshop - staff are courteous and helpful. They offer giftwrapping free…read moreof charge. A bit pricey, but definitely a lovely visit if you have/know any children :)

I stumbled across this wonderful neighbourhood bookshop when a friend held her book launch in its…read morecosy environs recently. Bellenden Road is a very nice street and it wasn't a big surprise that it housed a lovely bookshop, though as I browsed through stacks of interesting tomes and cooed over the cute gifts they had on sale for Christmas I did wish I'd discovered it sooner. Thinking about it later I realised I hadn't been in a real bookshop for years, preferring online shopping or a look through the shelves of the local charity shop to the sorry trudge around the book supermarkets we're surrounded by these days. I wasn't even sure small bookshops still did good enough business to pay the rent so it was especially nice to find out that Review is alive and kicking, complete with canine companion. Sadly I missed out on meeting the famous pooch as he'd gone home for his tea but hopefully next time

Best book shop around!! So friendly an helpful and has a…read morefantastic selection of books.

When I used to live in Brixton, I would try and visit Book Mongers at least once a week. Now,…read moreunfortunately I don't have such easy access, but it still remains to be one my favourite second hand bookstores. Rather inconspicuously hidden down the Brixton entrance of Coldhabour Lane, Book Mongers is like a little romantic vision of the bohemian bookstores you come across in films: it's small and poky, the salesmen are always friend and give good honest advice, and the books are stacked up as high as my head (and I'm six foot three inches tall). Despite the the fact the prices seeming to have gone up over the past couple of years, it's still invariably cheaper than a lot of second hand bookstores I have come across, and I always manage to walk out with something exciting. The sections range from European Literature, Philosophy, and even a special section devoted to Irish literature. One pointer though, the books aren't shelved in alphabetical and there's quite a lot of piffle to sift through before finding the read you are after; but if you're like me, you'll find the thrill of the chase even more rewarding.

Brixton Bookmongers, 439 Coldharbour Lane…read more Brixton Bookmongers is my favourite bookshop in the capital. At first glance it is a bit chaotic with piles of used tomes stacked beside crammed shelves. However after a closer inspection it becomes apparent that the owners really know their books. Obviously changing with what they buy, their fiction shelves can range from Annie Proulx to William Gaddis, Dennis Cooper to Pablo Neruda. It really is a delight for the Cult Fiction fan. That said it also has excellent Music, Academic and Crime sections if my memory serves me correctly. I can say that I have regularly stumbled across many hard to find and out of print titles and their stock is regularly full of quality reading material. Essential for the city bookworm!

If you are looking for Rastafari clothes, hats, t-shirts, books, dvds this is where to find one of…read morethe best selections I've found in London.

I simply love this Post Office, what more can I say? Well, I can elaborate a bit more. The post…read moreoffice was recently renovated and boy does it make a change. I found this post office whilst looking for a local Sainsbury's store and guess what, there this post office was, across the street. The lighting inside the new post office is great and the place is kept spotless. It doubles as a take away sandwich type of shop and you are always tempted with something hot whilst standing in the queue. If you need to go on a Saturday, go well before 10, there will be no queue whatsover. The staff has been very friendly with me the last couple of times I have been there, so no complaints there and they were actually helpful as well.

Hate this place! I am always overcharged there especially by the old woman, I will never go there…read moreagain!!