Best places: Book stores in England

👍👍 This is a wonderful bookshop. There's a huge selection of books, well organised in a beautiful shop. There are ladders so you can get to the books on the top shelves. The staff are lovely and they offer you a tea or coffee when you buy a book. Is it the best bookshop in the world? I don't know caus...

Bookshop specialising in new, second-hand and antiquarian titles in the mind, body and soul field.

Independent shop offering a vast range of books across all genres, plus board games, music & gifts.

Large, multi-genre bookstore spread over 5 floors, also selling CD/DVDs, plus jazz cafe and events.

👍👍 Just a wonderful place to visit, let alone to go and buy a book from. Free tea and Coffee and an extensive children's section. The staff are warm and approachable. A must visit in Ely! We go every-time we are in town.

In-store shopping

👍👍 Fantastic book shop and cafe. Lots of places to stop and read a book. Free parking and great food. Well worth a visit.

Leading specialist store stocking maps, guidebooks & travel writing, plus stationery & gifts.

👍👍 Yesterday my fiancee and I made our wedding bands together at The Glamorous Owl. We were so impressed! The whole day was absolutely awesome. We started with two bits of white gold, then hammered, soldered, blowtorched and polished them into incredible, beautiful rings. There is something incredibl...

👍👍 A great hidden pub that has a really good selection of beers and ales. Will be worth a visit if in Falmouth. Has a nice book shop as well. If in doubt visit it

Famed literary magazine-owned book store hosting high-profile readings, plus bijou tea room.

Well-known chain store specialising in travel books, non-fiction & literary titles.

👍👍 This shop is a treasury & the staff were lovely too! I only wish I had enough time to do the shelves here justice, but... I don't feel there's enough time in the day... Recommended.

Graphic novel/comic store with merchandise & T-shirts, plus character figures & toys.

Imposing and elegant former mill housing art galleries, select shopping outlets, a cafe and a diner.

Friendly store for wide range of comics, magazines and graphic novels, plus library and events.

In-store shopping

A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes.

A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes.