Lovely traditional shop. well worth a vist. Staff actually knew what they were talking about!read more

This WH Smith in Totnes is very small and cramped. Although the store is small it still carries…read morequite a good selection of stock. The CD, DVD and game section of the store is tiny carrying only limited titles so this is not the place to shop for something that isn't in the charts. The book selection is slightly better offering a good selection of adults and children's books. The magazine and newspaper section is the largest part of the store offering a varied selection of magazines.

Waterstones in Plymouth is the last holdout of bricks and mortar book retailing in Plymouth,…read moreindependent bookshops having basically been wiped out by Internet retailers like Amazon (after having been undermined by eBooks). The prices are inevitably higher, but you get a pleasant environment, friendly knowledgeable staff, a book in your hand and the ability to just browse. It would be nice to have a variety of specialised and idiosyncratic Independent bookshops in the city. Sadly, those days seem to be gone. However, if book retailing has to be dominated by a single chain here, we could do a lot worse than Waterstones.

A really lovely shopping experience. A nice range of very good quality and often unusual gifts…read more Staff very informed and eager to help but not overpoweringly so. Stock Jo Downs glass (a local glass artist from Launceston) and Viva clay beads amongst many other lovely brands. Plenty of space to look around without feeling cramped. They also have some lovely christening/baby gifts, candlesticks, oil burners, scarves, candles, Christmas decorations, glass vases etc. They are also doing some very neat 'Wish Lists' for Christmas where you can note down things you like in the shop and slip the hint to loved ones with cash! Centrally located on the main shopping street in Tavistock. Would definitely recommend a visit!

Use it a lot. Sells a middling selection of mostly remaindered books and some second hand. Doesn't…read morelike cheques and not sure it takes plastic. Late middle aged chap behind bookpile/counter very knowlegeable and helpful but can be eccentric and constantly volunteers liberal but not very easy going views on a variety of local and international topics. All part of the essential character of this small narrow but well stocked and busy shop. Lots of local callers with news of meetings and campaigns. Bit of a social and parish pump community hub.

Probably the best Oxfam shop in Plymouth. Friendly volunteers a good supply and turnover of goods…read moreand a really impressive selection of Fair Trade goods.There is always a fabulous selection of books, clean, well organised and categorised. The Divine chocolate speaks for itself by it's name ( the white stuff is gorgeous!) and there is always a really good sale-especially of Christmas cards-immediately after Christmas.

The best 2nd hand shop to buy books in, as they're organised into categories and alpahbetical too…read more There's a lot of care put into this shop, unlike a lot of others in the city centre. Not cheap, but it's all for charity so wha the heck. One of the things I quite like about this shop is how it has a photocopier in it, which is a good way of making money as it's in a central student area. So, if you ever need photocopying done, go here and do something for charity rather than go somewhere else!

An excellent store, with much more than just DVDs and music. You can buy tshrts, books, games,…read morevinyl for DJs and much more. Always a good offer on right inside the door too! The place is always ram packed, but the staff are friendly. Lots of them are students who are heavily into the music scene, and you get the idea that they know what their products are a lot more than in some other shops. I've never taken an item back that I have bought, so I don't know what the refund situation is like, but if it's anything like the rest of the experience you'll have, it's probably fine. I've bought a good few things here, and never had a problem with quality or durability, so I think that should speak for itself.

HMV in Plymouth city centre is situated in the middle of town, so is usually very busy especially…read moreon a Saturday, which is obviously the main shopping day. I find that the shop caters for everything you need! The staff are very helpful, always asking what you are looking for and will try and help you find it electronically if they cannot find it for you. I find the store spacious and easy to get around, also caters for wheelchairs, although no upstairs access, that I know of. I think the downside to this place is that it is more pricey than other places, so I tend not to go here, which is a shame.

The best magazine shop in Plymouth, they also stock a good range of stationery. Upstairs is books…read moreand DVDs, with the top releases in front of you as you go up the escalator. Staff are friendly and helpful, and you can always find one lingering around the shop-floor. The shop also sells lottery tickets, and has a nice supply of jigsaw puzzles. The DVD range caters for more than just blockbuster demand, and includes a good selection of TV programmes and BBC series. If you're a more discerning viewer, then check out the DVDs at W H Smith.

This is much better for magazines and chart books as opposed to specialist books. It does have a…read moregood selection of travel books though. Spread out over 2 floors, this store offers a broad selection of stationary and games, dvds and cd's for you to browse. Often has a good selection of offers on.