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.

First a caveat: I like a second hand book. The reason for this is that if I don't get around to…read morereading it, I can leave it on my book shelf and its worn appearance will make it look like I've given it a lot of attention (thus imbuing an undeserved but oft-exploited air of intellectualism). So this review may be slightly biased. Halcyon Books has been in Greenwich for many years, but has transformed itself over the last few months from a retailer of slightly over-priced second hand books in to a treasure trove of literary opportunities. Every book £1. But there is no organisation or categorisation (if you're only going to pay £1 per book then you can't complain). There are some gems in there; rare publications, old prints, classics that would set you back £30 in Waterstones. There are also a lot of duds and some highly involved, specialist pieces (like pamphlets about industrial coal output from the 1970s). So to get the most out of Halcyon, dedicate an hour to perusing the eclectic selection and be prepared to scour the shelves until something catches your eye (then take it to one of the nice Greenwich cafés and spend the afternoon reading it). They don't just deal in high-brow stuff either: I will always be grateful to Halcyon for introducing me to Jack Higgins thrillers

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.

Never had walked into a the works before, I quickly realised it was like a cheaper alternative to…read moreWH Smiths. There was however a very long queue which ended in me returning the stationary I had picked up and going to another shop.

Recently we were looking out for the latest craze fidget spinners, and found some amazing designs…read moreand patterns at affordable prices only on The works. They have a wide variety of fidget spinners; glow In The Dark Finger Fidget Spinner, Metal Ninja Spin Fidget Spinner, Light Up Finger Fidget Spinner, Metallic Finger Fidget Spinner Gadgets,Camouflage Koachi Finger Fidget Spinner and a lot more to look for. They have everything suitable for kids and adults as well. Great work The works!

I like this W H Smith, because it is in a good location. I go there more often these days, because…read morethis is where the Post Office now is also located. I personally prefer this, because I like to shop in W H Smith anyway. I like the stationery that they sell and the choice of magazines that are available. I like to check out their books, as they sometimes have good offers. Of course, Smiths will only stock more popular titles if you want more specialist books you have to go elsewhere, but I think Smiths can order things in for you if you want. The staff are fine too.

Gospel Light is a Christian bookshop along Deptford market. It sales products such as CD's DVD's…read moregreeting cards and books, mainly linked to the Christian faith of inspirational. The shop is quite cosy and small with a welcoming environment. It is situated at the opening of Deptford market (from the Deptford DLR side) and friendly welcomes its customers with a large speaker playing quite vibrant and inspirational music.

News On The Wharf has a few units around Canary Wharf's shopping centres, pretty much an average…read morenewsagents in terms of what it sells and the prices, the selection is okay with prices slightly higher than typical chain stores some of which are nearby. The store here at Jubilee Place is slightly small but it is ample within the mall, especially considering there are other locations nearby. A small selection of drinks, newspapers etc. There is a bottle deposit scheme, the first of which in the UK within Canada/Jubilee/Cabot Place in Canary Wharf, where you can get a voucher to get money off within this store which is pretty cool, something which is so common around Europe sadly hasn't taken off here yet. A-OK. Small store, but does the job even with slightly higher pricing in comparison to the chains with staff failing to give all-round good service. 3*