Far be it from me to suggest you make a trip to Oxford just to visit one of the most wonderful…read morebookstores ever, but if you happen to be in or near Oxford it'd be a shame to miss out. Despite a plethora of 1-star reviews of Blackwell's online ordering service, the in-store experience is sheer delight. The selection (on multiple stories of the building) is simply stunning. Not wanting to come back home with a suitcase full of books (well, wanting to but loathe to carry them), my purchase here was a single book which I read in its entirety before leaving the UK. Bookstores which began their lives in the 1800's are rare finds. Blackwell's is one and they haven't endured due to mere good luck. Someone is paying attention to the look and feel of the place as well as the vast and deep selection of great reads. Blackwell's is a great place to get lost in.

Blackwell's is a bookstore experience! It reminded me of the bookstore I grew up in with a big…read morekid's section upstairs, places to sit and read, and the good, booky smell that can only be captured by a place constantly shelving and sharing books. Note that there is a one stall bathroom inside the children's section that gets a lot of use and gets smelly.

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 a beautiful tucked away antique and second hand bookshop…read more It is so full of books that it can be a bit hard to know where to start, but the owner is lovely and extremley helpful, should you want something specific. There are a lovely combination of really beautiful old books, second hand bokos to read, and prints of the Thames and Henley.

Tis is what a bookshop should be…read more Brilliant owner with fantastic customer service, staff know locals names and a nice selection of books. There is a great range for kids, adults, garners, teenagers, designers... the list goes on. Come here for your books, and if you cannot find it speak with the owner. They may be able to order it for you.

by AravindAdiga -well it was the The White Tiger ' that did it for me! It's almost written in a…read morepigeon English fashion (if that is stillaccepptable language!) a top book prize winner in 2008, but I got 2 new copiesll an awe inspiring book of life in India. Love , corruption, murder, greed, affluence, segregation, you've got the lot! woke me up - and my friend Vic from Crouch End! If you're in the mood for a bit of original Hitchcock fan-Mosquito Coast " by John Therioux is excellent, (so many crows )tales FROM AN EXHIBITION is another one for serious reading Can't remember the authoress, but it's un-nerving and inspiring and I've seen lots in the charity shops lately. Not being derisory but I only read things once then pass them on!!

A great place to eavesdrop on intellectual conversations between the shopkeeper and the oldies…read morewho've been coming here for years. Minus one star 'cause it's so dusty you can barely breathe. Guess that's what happens when you're all historical and whatnot.

This quaint second hand book shop has an admirable range of books (19, 000!) from first editions,…read morerare finds to the academic sort. Conveniently located only a short walk from Soho as well as Leicester Square tube, Any Amount of Books is a safe haven to escape to from the busy streets of central London. They sell books as cheap as a pound to thousands. The choice is immense. If you go to their website you can see the books they sell and see if anything catches your fancy.

An excellent bookshop in the centre of Cambridge, with a huge range of both academic and more…read moremainstream texts. I was after a copy of Pevsner, (eclectic tastes, I'm afraid) and they had the full range in stock. Great stuff. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. A long queue formed on my visit, but they got in 2 extra staff to tackle it after less than a minute. Recommended.

They don't take refunds on statute books (a book which has the law of something on it, in my case…read morethe Companys Act, 2006 and related laws). Something they didn't tell me when I first purchased the product. Something that wasn't reflected in the receipt. Something that wasn't on a sign on the counter. All they could offer was "sorry". What is the reason for this, I asked? Because statute books can be photocopied and returned. But that is the same for ALL books in theory. Actually it is even less likely for statute books, because YOU CAN PRINT IT FOR FREE ON THE INTERNET. I imagine they must have other nonsensical policies out there just waiting to bite you. Out of principle, I won't be buying anything from this place ever. Amazon here I come.

Great book store, a little expensive but worth it. If they haven't got it in they'll order it for…read moreyou. They have a wide selection. Staff are really helpful and friendly.

Cute little bookshop in the village. Super friendly staff who will order whatever you need if it's…read morenot readily available in stock. They have the cutest children's corner and a reading hour for kids. I love to stop here and browse all their cards. You can also find some special gems for gifts such as candles and flower vases, etc.

Open: Tuesday - Saturday 10.00 - 1.00 & 2.15 - 5.00 General…read moresecondhand stock of about 65,000 titles. I have been visiting this bookshop since I was at school; it has provided me with a large variety of books throughout my Universtiy times too. Books are inexpensive, and you can take along any unwanted books too. I once had a school trip to the book shop, where we walked across the villiage green peering into Penn Pond too! I love the way that such an old building can house so many titles/authors all under one roof! It's brilliant if you want something specific, or just fancy a browse. The staff are very friendly, and seem to know where every thing is in the shop. That's a memory for you! Good for old travel guides and old style maps too.

Delightful secondhand bookshop, absolutely crammed to the rafters with books. It is situated in a…read morelarge house in the village of Penn, and has been in business for many years. Just a great place to have a good browse. Your sure to find a book or several to purchase. There is parking along the lane for several cars. You can also take your used books in, and although they won't necessarily take them all, any books they are interested in they will pay you a small amount for them.