I'm the kind of girl who always stays up past her bedtime reading. I have a never ending reading list and am always reading a book or two. If I am passing a bookstore I almost always pop in for a few minutes and have a look around. There is something so cozy about being surrounded by books. I love a good bookstore and happily I live in a city that is full of charming and quant bookstores that each have their own speciality. I hope you enjoy this list of favourite book stores around London and I'd love to know your favourite bookstores in or around London. I'm always looking for new places to explore.
West End Lane Books- A charming local bookstore with an assortment of events and a great selection of books. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and happy to help you find exactly what you are looking for. Primrose Hill Books- Located in darling Primrose Hill, this shop carries a great selection of new and secondhand books. Owl Bookshop- Local and full of charm with events including a children's story time every week. Word on the Water- The floating book barge with events and a fun selection of books. Welcome Collection Shop- A quirky selection of books, curated to match the atmosphere of the Welcome Collection.Persephone Books- Pick from the selection of 128 books by 20th century women writers. They have a monthly book group as well. Daunt Books- One of my favourite London bookshops. Great events and a dreamy shop. They even hold a yearly book festival with extra festivities. Stanfords- If you need a travel book this is the place to go. Full of guides, maps, and books for every corner of the planet. National Theatre Bookshop- The Southbank is full of second hand booksellers, but if you find yourself looking for plays, or a uniquely curated bookstore pop into the National Theatre and browse their collection. Hatchards- The UK's oldest bookstore. Check out their great list of their favourite 200 novels of the past 200 years. John Sandoe Books- If you can browse a bookshop for hours then this is the store for you. Full of interesting books and amazing staff you are bound to find a book to take home. Books for Cooks- A shop entirely devoted to amazing cook books. If you need cooking inspiration this is the place to go. They do one seating of lunch every day as well with a set two course menu and choice of dessert. Eating a delicious lunch surrounded by books is basically heaven. Check their twitter for the daily menu.
