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    Wellfield Bookshop

    Wellfield Bookshop

    3.8(8 reviews)
    34.5 mi
    ££

    I wish Canton could get itself an independent local book shop like this one for Roath residents! I…read morethink every local shopping area needs a decent book shop, but sadly many of them don't have one, presumably because the big high street chains and online stores such as Amazon are squeezing the little ones out. Wellfield Bookshop seems to be going strong, though. Despite its compact size, it has a good (if rather crammed-in!) range of fiction and non fiction lining its shelves, as well as some Welsh language titles, children's books, and travel guides. Obviously it can't compete with the likes of Waterstones in terms of '3 for 2' offers or range of stock, but it does the best it can with the space it has - and they will order in titles if they don't have them in stock. This is the only shop selling new books in the area (there are a few charity shops selling a random range of second hand novels, but that's about it), and luckily they seem to get a fair amount of custom. When I last visited on a day in the middle of the week there were several other customers browsing the shop - let's hope it stays that way.

    It is quite difficult to find independent bookshops these days, so I was quite excited when I went…read morefor an explore. It is quite a cosy little shop, long and thin and with childrens books at the back - as it should be! As an independent bookshop it has some wonderful idiosyncrasies. Firstly, what I would have normally classed as 'fiction' is titled 'general'. I quite like this. Obviously a section for books that you might actually read. You know, general books! There are specialist sections also, including health and education etc. My particular favourite was the religion section. I have never seen so many books about Angels. Earth Angels, Angel Tarot, Pet Angels etc. There was a fair few sets of tarot and bibles of magic etc. And then, just next the famous 'Power of Now', tucked down in a corner, was a couple of Bibles. This shop definitely has its own identity!

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    Halls Bookshop

    Halls Bookshop

    4.0(4 reviews)
    32.3 mi
    ££

    Until as recently as yesterday, the last time I had entered Halls Bookshop was at least three years…read moreago. So I was much surprised to find the shop almost completely unrecognizable, my initial reaction was where were all the books? If not for Mrs. Hall standing patiently behind the till I would almost have believed I had entered the wrong shop. Halls now appears to resemble a rather nice gift, candle, and card shop so perhaps a name change is in order? The card selection is very good for an independent retailer, and you're sure to find something that will be to your satisfaction. It's almost surprising how extensive the candle selection is, so I get the impression that they're clearly very popular (I'm actually wishing I'd bought one now). Halls also has a rather nice selection of notepads (think Paperchase but more unique), which are very good value. On the book front, there remains a very small selection, which are mainly about cooking or the local area. In the age of big chain bookshops such as Waterstones, and until recently Borders, It has become harder and harder for independent bookshops to compete (especially with supermarkets getting in on the action), it is therefore quite heartwarming that rather than shutting shop, Halls has managed to make changes and continued to survive. Personally I think Llandaff High Street wouldn't feel right without this store, so I really hope with these changes that Halls succeeds.

    Excellent shop crammed with lots of things you know you need! One of those places you could spend a…read morelong time in just browsing... great ranges of cards of all types and description, old fashioned proper toys and books from bestsellers to pulp fiction. Something for everybody A real find!

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