Such a charming bookstore with a wonderful selection of books and gifts. It's a must-visit for book…read morelovers and Notting Hill fans -- absolutely worth the stop!

An adorable, quaint bookshop with an extensive selection of books to read. A bit pricey though!…read more I was so excited to visit Notting Hill and discover its beauty, but there was trash everywhere on the streets. While I enjoyed the inside of the bookshop, I wish the garbage around it had been cleaned up. The service was just ok. I actually asked why there weren't more garbage bins present or trash pick up.

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.

Greenwich Book Time is a real gem specialising in selling remainder books at knock down prices…read more Locals may remember this place as "the £2 bookshop" but since its takeover a number of the titles have increased in price. Nevertheless, there are still bargains to be had as many of the books still retail at full price in the High Street chains. They stock everything from keep fit books to cookery books, celebrity biographies, children's books and classic fiction. The only downside is that their stock levels are inconsistent and there is no guarantee that if you see a title for sale one week that it'll be there again the next. They are also unable to order specific books in if you require them and they also do not accept National Book Tokens or credit/debit cards. This shop trades in CASH ONLY. Don't worry if yo have forgotten your card as there is a cashpoint in the bank next door. Being a small shop it does tend to get a little overcrowded easily, especially when they put a clearance table in the middle of the floor but don't give up on it. Hustling and bustling your way around the shop to see the full selection can be of benefit to you as you are bound to spy titles that at such a low price become irresistible purchases and you can easily leave with an armful of books for under a tenner. If crowded shops aren't your thing then it is possible to browse later in the evening where you can pretty much roam the shelves undisturbed. The shop serves another somewhat cheeky purpose. They also sell greetings cards (most of which are blank) and gorgeous wrapping paper and makes an ideal stop off if you've forgotten to buy someone a card or gift. Other items that are stocked include calenders, note books, postcards, address books and a small selection of games and puzzles. Greenwich Book Time is a 3 minute walk from Greenwich Railway/DLR station and Cutty Sark DLR Station. Parking outside the shop is impossible as directly outside is a bus lane monitored by cameras. Car parking is available in surrounding roads although they are all either residents parking permit spaces or on a meter. Car parks are also within walking distance but if it's a flying visit you're making then short term free parking (1 hour) is available by Maze Hill station on the opposite side of the town which is around a 10 minute walk away but gives you a great opportunity to check out Greenwich Park en route to the shop.

This is one of those clever shops that doesn't pick up second hand books, but rejects from…read morepublishers. This means that they'll have a spelling mistake on page 214 or something. Bonus for us as we pick them up for £2! wahey! Some of the stuff in here is rubbish. But I've also picked up some great bargains. Such as a Katharine Hepburn biography which is one of the best things I've ever read. A copy of Birthday Letters by Ted Hughes which started a bit of an obsession with him. That said, I've picked up some tat too. There are some books I'm drawn into buying that I've never read. They look great on my bookshelf though. But it's £2. If you don't like the book, you haven't really lost anything. And it's great for getting random presents for people. Three books makes you look very generous indeed when really, you were being a bit cheap.

Brilliant. Yes please. Can I have some more like this, I loved every little bit about it…read more Essentially Persephone Bookshop is a front, a front for a funky publishing company who are hell-bent bringing out forgotten and obscure female novelists from the inter-war period, which I find to be a very good thing. Why? Because they are the most delightfully produced pieces of neo-eccentricity coming out of the book market today, and all with a story, and an interesting blurb. Obviously so soon after visiting, I'm not able to tell you that their books are any good, but I trust they are. I was met by a very well-spoken assistant who communicated her love of books so well. and the rest of this slender shop is devoted just to good books. Really good books. SO I was able to buy two, for a parent each. And felt smug and chuffed with my choices. Which is nice. Really well laid out and arranged, clearly the labour of love from the publisher to the shop, I had myself a very nice time in this lovely little bookshop!

A totally unique place - this isn't really just a bookshop, it's a concept and a mission as well…read more The idea is that it reprints forgotten books from the 20th century by mostly women writers - hence the name, Persephone - the ultimate in female fertility, the woman who could put every IVF doctor out of work by wrapping her legs around the earth from the gods. It's a cool concept, there are lots of reasons books go out of print and there are lots of reasons why some books take off and some don't. Not all sort the wheat from the chaff - lots of good ones slip through the big publisher's nets. Its ultra specialised admittedly but these people have passion and something from here can make a great present for someone with an interest in literature and this period.

The best bookstore in London. They have such a great collection - I can find books I can't find…read moreother places (and I've looked hard!!) Also great cafe, restrooms, and staff!

Wonderful bookstore Wonderful selection…read more Several floors Great service Coffee shop upstairs A Lot lot of books Brilliant

I ordered a book from Halcyon using AbeBooks. The sale was confirmed and Halcyon took payment…read more($100usd). I was then informed that the price was "incorrect" and they canceled the sale. I followed up with AbeBooks and learned Halcyon has relisted and re-sold the book (at what I assume was a higher price). It is disappointing dealing with people who stoop to these kind of sleazy business practices.

Halcyon Books is a charming little bookshop located directly opposite Greenwich railway & DLR…read morestation. It specialises in second hand books but also dabbles in hunting down rare or out of print books if you require, ideal if you are looking for a gift of that nature. It is one my "must visit" shops in which I enjoy browsing whenever I am in Greenwich and before I know it I have easily lost half an hour simply browsing through their shelves. The place has a relaxed feel, a traditional rustic bookshop with makeshift shelving in places which makes Halcyon individual and gives it a real sense of identity. It even has a bell on the door which for some reason I found endearing. What they stock is normally quite good with a wide variety of genres, some recent releases and some older editions, all organised quite clearly around the shop. The quality is good too considering most of the books are second hand. They're not in perfect condition but they will last and will certainly add character to your bookshelf. Price wise many of the items are a steal and cost a fraction of what you would pay brand new on the High Street. As you would imagine with a small book shop the staff are passionate about books and are willing and able to jump to your aid if required. They do not accept card payments but are always happy to reserve your book until you have the cash, even if that means them waiting for you for a few days. However, I cannot review this shop without sharing a story which gave Halcyon a place in my heart forever. A year ago I read The Damned United by David Peace and found myself fascinated with Brian Clough. I entered Halcyon in the hope of finding his autobiography which I did (a bargain at £2). When I opened it up on the train home I found that it had been autographed by the great man himself! This is one example of the types of one-off bargains you can find at Halcyon.

Pure bookish magic. I'd live here if I could. Trying to get through this review without bad…read morewordplay but the 85 character count is forcing me to tell all not to be daunted.

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

During my week in London, this bookshop was my favorite (meaning I bought the most books and spent…read morethe most time browsing). I hope to chance next time to be there when an event or reading is happening. Not the oldest bookshop I visited (that would be Freedom Books in Angel Alley), but they have a storied history nonetheless. And the young clerk on duty was so very friendly and accommodating. In fact I was so relaxed that I spoke with some customers while looking at the shelves, which I rarely do. Every one of them were repeat customers and many were from out of the City, but visiting meant stopping by Housmans. Looking forward to a repeat visit soon.

This is a brilliant book shop to browse in if you ever find yourself bored in Kings Cross. I didn't…read morerealise it was meant to be 'radical' before I ventured inside...but the staff were lovely and there was a huge range of interesting sounding books. Downstairs it seems a little dodgy, (it is basically an undecorated basement covered in shelves) but there are loads of second hand books for less than a pound...and some hilarious old flyers along with the random political books.