One of the best independent bookshops in the city, love the place!…read more Worth noting they also buy books for in-shop credit, the process is simple; you drop in a box, the owner looks through it within a week or two, keeps anything she likes to look of and credits your account, After that you completely forget about the whole transaction until your wife goes in and is reminded there is still a box of rejected books to collect and then spends all your credit on a book about flower arranging or babies or lapdogs. well worth dropping in!

I was well-impressed with Raven Books. They have quite a good selection of second hand books, which…read moreare generally in excellent condition. I definitely came across a good few that would pass for new books. Surprising in a small book shop Staff are really friendly and helpful and will order things for you no problem. They're also pretty good with recommendations. Definitely a place to rival chapters for the second hand market - just a shame they're outside my usual beat!