Cute, quaint, quirky, cosy and homely little bookstore-come-cafe (:…read more It's average opening hours are 11-6 during which time you can grab a slice of cake, tea, coffee etc, have a peruse through some books, and chill on their big comfy sofa! I find a lot of coffee places just don't really want you stay and they have hard, uncomfy furniture to reflect that. But not here! This place often has events that extend its opening hours, too. My favourite is the 'big comfy folk club' which are folk and acoustic sessions hosted on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Next one is on 4th March and tickets are only a fiver! Brilliant intimate venue, and the performers usually stick around for a while afterwards which is nice (: OH ALSO, WINE! The big comfy book shop serves alcohol! Live music + book shop + cake + red wine = total winner. See you on the 4th!

I really like The Big Comfy Bookshop!…read more It is a quant used book shop that is family owned. The owner spent over a year compiling books to open his shop, and ever since has kept a good variety of books that are unique to customers, or a popular search result of a used book. There is always fresh coffee, tea options, beer and wine, and some sort of snacks like crisps or cake for sale. Seating is available to hang out with friends for a little while or to start tucking into your future purchase. Also I noticed that live folk music nights and game nights regularly occur here too! Great place!

This is very unique book store full of unusual books but also has first edition books from medicine…read moreto children's novel. Over 5 floors, which allegedly the building was built in the late 1800s. I personally love the unusual book store, where love thy neighbours vaule/ trust in each other still stands. This is a rarity in itself, which I love so much . They even have diy tea area where you help yourself to tea/coffee for a very small nominal fee.

England Pellegrino and our shop Pellegrino in Belper provide leather goods and bags, a range of…read morequality gifts to suite all pockets and outdoor wear. Pay us a visit or visit online. We have bags from Italian, French and UK brands and aim to provide quality and value in all our products. We have a stock of vintage and designer watches, again for all budgets.

From the owner: A wide selection of current fiction, non-fiction and speciality subjects from all publishing houses…read morewith fast service and quick ordering of titles. Free ordering service - let us do all the online searching. Click and collect to pick up from the store after notification. Support YOUR Local Community & YOUR Local Bookstore

Is there a finer, funkier, funnier, bookstore in all of Yorkshire? Maybe all of the UK? I don't…read morethink so. What topic are you looking for? Proprietor Barry, with his assistant Jerry the cat, will find it for you. Indeed, probably several books on topic. Or just go in with an open mind and you'll find many books of interest. The difficulty will be deciding which to buy. Don't worry, the prices are so reasonable that you can take all you can carry. Beware, there are approximately 14,000 books there, so bring a really big bag.

I love quaint traditional rummagy book shops and this is one of the best. Set up an old cobbled…read morelane with mandatory ats a top some old books outside, the shops itself is small and paked high with books of all genres as well as some old classics and the frienldy old staff

I have to give a major shout out to Paramount Books - a fantastic independent bookstore nestled in…read morethe sometimes overlooked and forgotten Shudehill area of town. Ok so there may be a million KFC ripoff takeaways and a few random shops that have seen better days around it but Paramount stands out as a well looked after 2nd hand book store with loads of character! I was pulled in on a wet and windy Monday by their comic book sale - in fact there's a whole area in the back dedicated to rare comics and graphic novels (fantastic selection) - inside there's a fantastic selection covering everything from music and film to politics, history and philosophy - really good to browse and possible pick up a tome to take home (wow that rhymes...) The best part of this place is the owner who basically is exactly what you'd be looking for if casting this place in a Hollywood movie. With glasses dangling from his neck and a scholarly look as he sorts the shelves - the classical music in the background makes you really feel what a unique place this is in the world of chain stores and amazon. Make sure you check out Paramount soon and enjoy a slip back into yesteryear!

Thank the lord for Paramount Book Exchange…read more One of the few independent bookshops left in Manchester, it's a strictly DIY affair run by a genuine book lover. The sign outside suggests it's only open Fridays and Saturdays but it's usually open Monday to Saturday unless the owner has popped out for something. The lively window displays give a great indicator of what's in store with stacks of new, vintage and secondhand books everywhere. Fans of cult fiction, sci-fi, horror, crime noir, queer fiction, biographies and pop culture will find much to treasure here as the stock leans more towards William Burroughs, Poppy Z Brite and Neil Gaiman than Harry Potter. There's also a small selection of 60s-90s vinyl for crate diggers. All they need is a coffee machine and I'd happily move in!

The bookcafe is a winning combination, books and coffee, a perfect way to wind down.read more

Very good service and I talked to a guy who will get me Star Wars annuals and he ring me back and…read morethe shop has improved a lot and a lot of people go in there and sell there books and you get a good price as well and they do framing service as well and sighed autograph pictures and they find anything for you and if you got a list of years for annuals they do it and so I give them 100% great service and so this is the place to go for old books and comics and etc

From the owner: We are a Secondhand Bookshop & Picture Gallery here in Leicester City Centre. We offer Picture…read moreFraming in Leicester. We frame Vintage Posters, Antique Map framing, Antique prints in Leicester, Signed Memorabilia, Football Shirt framing, Golf Memorabilia, Signed Rugby Shitrs in Leicester. We do the framing here on the premises ourselves using qualified craftsmen.

The worst shop experience ever. The gentleman in the shop (use that term very loosely) was…read moreextremely rude to us. We went into the shop so I could look for a sailing book. My son who loves insects found a book on ants and excitedly pick it up. My partner's dad was there and they asked if they could sit on a chair in the shop so my son could have a look at the book and see if he'd like to buy it. The man replied by asking if we were going to buy the book in a really rude tone and explained that if we opened the book it would be ruined and he would have to discount the book. At this we decided to put the book back and look for another book shop where the staff would be nicer. As we were leaving the man continued to mumble rude comments at us. I didn't catch the first things he said but heard him say something along the lines of "this isn't a bloody library". At this I asked how we would know if we wanted to buy a book of we aren't allowed to look at it? He continued to be rude suggesting we had been picking up all the books (this didn't happen and even if it did, it's a book shop?) He continued to say rude things to me so I wished him a good day and left. Avoid this shop of you are looking for a pleasant experience. Really poor customer experience for what looks like a lovely shop with many vintage and antique books. I can't see him making much money if this is

From the owner: High quality antiquarian and second-hand books in all subjects, specialising in natural history.read more

Excellent, large bookshop. Ony downside i have is seeing how much i've spent everytime i go in…read more I like that it has a large 'local section, and makes sure that each department has a good selection of local knowledge, authors and information. The shop is spaced over 3 floors, and all of the aisles are well spaced to alow people to getpast each other easily. Also means that you can sit down and read a chapter or 2, although his does appear to be slightly frowned upon! They are also happy to order in books whenever i have asked, and normally take a deposit, although this may have more to do with the price of the reference books i was ordering. I have also seen a few signings, and signed bokos on sale.

A really big bookshop in Hanley, which possibly suffers from ebing a bit out the way from the other…read moreshopping sectors in Hanley. It has an excellent section of genres and types of books, as well as a good section of audiobooks. The staff are very helpful, and will go out of their way to help you find the books you want. I've also been lucky enough to get several books signed when they;ve had seopcial signing mornings in the shop. The arts and crafts department is very very good, and caters perfectly for anyone from kids in primary school to students doing art degree. The quality of materials is as good as at any specialist shop, with the added bonus of it being a bit cheaper!

This place is absolutely lovely. The coffee shop is very cheap compared to the likes of Costa or…read moreStarbucks but doesn't skip on quality. They is ample seating outside, and is highly recommended for young families as there is a brilliant play area that includes pedal tractors and cars and a meet little race track to your kids to race around on while you enjoy you brew and a cake. There is also swings and a junior zip-wire to entertain them. The windmill is great and visitors can go up the spiral stairs all the way to the top. Running parallel to the coffee shop is a number of quaint little farm shops selling nick nacks and shabby chic items. On my last visit there was also a clothing shop. Defo worth a trip to chill and enjoy the lovely country views.