A small branch of WH Smith on one level but good nevertheless, especially for greetings cards…read more Having browsed around the town for ages looking for nice cards I would say this shop has the best, good quality, range. There were quite a few bargains in the book sections yesterday - great for gifts. Helpful, pleasant, staff as well.

This WHSmith links the main street to the undercover area - and is worth a look on your way…read morethrough. There is a small dvd section, magazines and stationary. There is quite a large book section with a wide range of types of books. On a saturday you may have to wait to pay, but there is a till at the rear which is normally nice and quiet and helps beat the queue!

I stopped in here after learning their is a post office in the back. The post office staff is…read morefriendly and it was busier than I expected. It was a little crowded. The lines move quickly though. They have a nice selection of cards. Just for fun, I decided to shop for graduation and birthday cards. They have some interesting cards I have not seen before so I decided to buy some. I am not sure how they compare in price to other retail outlets but since I was here already, I bought them. Check out staff was friendly.

Cardiff's main branch of the ubiquitous stationer's is something of a labyrinth; the downstairs…read morearea selling greetings cards and magazines is decidedly cramped, but the upstairs is more spacious, albeit on several levels and itself rather rambling. This sells books, calendars, stationery, IT items, CDs and DVDs; and gifts - aimed mainly at children. Prices are fairly standard and provide pretty good value in my experience, but there are some good reductions on items like stationery, particularly if you aren't bothered by what's 'in-style.' As rappion says, some of the ranges are a bit limited, but their own ranges (eg calendars) offer good value for money. Upstairs is also an outlet of Costa Coffee, if you are in need of a break from shopping; tucked away to one side, it seems something of a hidden secret, so worth knowing about if you need a caffeine fix.

This is a WH Smiths with a difference. The ground floor stocks all the usual cards, magaines,…read morestationery products that you would expect from this shop and the upstairs also has a large range of books both fiction and non fiction, however it also houses the local Post Office! I was taken by complete surprise when I went upstairs to buy a dictionary to find the Post Office taking over about half the floor space! As this is a main branch it offers a passport checking service and in case you haven't got your photo just right there is a very handy instant photo booth available. There is also a Travel Services office providing whatever currency you may need as well as a post box. I noticed that there is a lift to the first floor so no problems if you have mobility problems or a pushchair in tow. When I was there the post office was not too busy but I would imagine it could get pretty chaotic at Christmas time when you have shop and post office customers all jostiling for space.

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!

Everything in this shop is gorgeous, including second-hand books, vintage clothes and accessories,…read moreleather-bound notebooks, local postcards. "Booty", with its definition "treasure", is exactly the right name for the place; anything you pick up here feels like a little prize, something you uncovered by happy accident when wandering along this quirky street. This is the sort of shop I remember dreaming about as a teenager, yearning for a shop that would have the ideal combination of brilliant things all in one place. It's a great place to come for gift-shopping, as you're likely to find something far more original and meaningul (and easier on the wallet) here than you would in a conventional, specific "gift shop". The shop is very at home here in this part of Bristol, with a dozen unique small businesses along one stretch leading towards yet more as you start down the Christmas Steps.

Booty! The name says it all - this shop is pretty much like a car boot sale (this particular car…read morewould have a very big boot). There are tonnes of books, vintage jewelery, vintage flick out fans, sunglasses, clothes, leather bound Indiany books, cards, hats, records.. the list goes on, and boy does it go on. You feel like you're transported to many different shops while you're in here. You could be in the aisles of an old library in the book section, and suddenly you're in your grandmother's closet, and a few steps later, you're in a really old school record shop! It makes it feels so fun to shuffle around in here, peering at every item as you go along. A great shop to wander in on a lazy afternoon, when you feel like immersing yourself in some great vintage retail therapy.

Just a small shop, but with plenty of stock in it. And whatever they haven't got, they will try to…read moreorder it for you. But you can be sure that the up to date offers and Bestseller list are always there and you won't miss out. Good range of magazines and cards as well. The staff is very friendly and forthcoming. And if you sign up for their e-mail newsletter you get vouchers that you can print out and take down to the store for discounts. Great idea.

This is a great example of the WHSmith chain, a nice small store that has a good atmosphere and…read morestocks a wide range of products. The staff are always friendly and willing to help, even when it is busy on a Saturday! It is possible to order items that are not in stock, for example if you've seen them at a larger branch. It is also possible to order items on the whsmith website and have them delivered free to the store for you to collect, a great service.

A great store to pick up bargains especially novels. I've been quite surprised as sometimes you can…read morepick up sensational bargain novels. I've even found a few 1st editions here - didn't realise that until I got home with my bargains! Their cards are great value especially the ones with no message - the notecards. It's so easy to print your own message in them & at often £1 for 10 cards - one heck of a lot less expensive than buying ready made cards - often they look better too! I usually pop into the Works & invariably come out of there pleased with my purchases. I REALLY should go to the library more often - could save me a fortune!

Not a bad book shop. The are at the cheaper end of the market, and don't pretend to be anything…read moreelse, which means that you can pick up a bargain novel, documentary or biography. They also sell stationery, and a few musical instruments and some art supplies, and a lot of children's books. You can also pick up seasonal items such as Christmas Cards, Easter Gifts and Halloween Bits. They do not stock a full range of book titles though as you would find in for example borders, or water stones, so if you are looking for a specialist or particular book, you would probably be better off going somewhere else.

I do adore bookshops and this one is a real treat for the eyes. There are paper cuttings directing…read moreyou to the fiction section and even free cake offerings! This place is almost my perfect bookshop (more comfy sofas to sink in to please)! I think they even have gigs here which is just a thing of dreams! Can't wait to return to actually purchase something, as last time i got extremely distracted with photographing every corner of it.

Rare and secondhand books are my thing, so I was bound to like it. I didn't know that it would be…read morelove at first sight though. Off the beaten track from the city's main shops, Colston Street is rapidly becoming the new cool, lined with retro boutiques, classy bars and one-off jewellery shops. The perfect location for a super cute second-hand bookshop, with a few other interesting kitsch bits and bobs thrown in for good measure. The space is compact, but I am drawn across the smooth wooden floors by the magnetic appeal of ALL THE BOOKS. For a mish-mash of different subjects (fiction and non-fiction) they're all well organised and some costs just a few quid. I suspect the selection is so good because of the proximity to a. University of Bristol English Literature department and b. University of Bristol Drama department. The quality classics, playtexts and poetry anthologies stand testament to that. The proprietor is too cool for school and is heard to blast out Dylan or Joni Mitchell from his laptop whilst reading and drinking coffee (exactly what I aim to do when I own my second hand bookshop). Saying that, he's enthusiastic and helpful (despite his nonchalant demeanour) and has been known to offer you a free slice of cake with a purchase.