Hidden gems - Book stores in Brixton, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: Book stores in Brixton

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Brixton. This list contains 74 places from Book store category.

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The Wallingford Bookshop

Book store

👍👍 What a total gem of a bookshop! Essential for book-lovers if you’re in the Wallingford area. The staff are absolutely delightful and they really know their stuff - I got a whole list of recommendations and left with two fantastic new books. Can’t wait to come back!

5.00 (77 reviews) (~71.51 km from centre)

The Book Nook

Book store

👍👍 We visited earlier and were pleasantly surprised by this new independent bookshop. Very friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. A good selection of cakes and hot drinks too with a little seating in the back. A good selection of books for all ages and interests. Ware has been crying out for a little s...

5.00 (31 reviews) (~39.31 km from centre)

Maldon Books

Book store

👍👍 Proper oldy woldy book shop vibes freshened with a modern decor. Lovely visit with an amazing assortment of books

5.00 (30 reviews) (~62.41 km from centre)

The Penguin Chap

Book store

👍👍 I’ve been buying from The Penguin Chap for a few years now and it’s alway my first port of call when updating my collection. Not only does Drew always have a great selection at great prices, but he’s also more than happy to give advice too.

5.00 (28 reviews) (~69.48 km from centre)

The Berkhamsted Bookshop

Book store

👍👍 Lovely book shop. Really helpful and friendly staff. Really good selection. Nice to have a book shop other than the large chain one! They had 2 of the books that I was looking for, which I couldn't get in the big chain store unless I ordered online!

5.00 (23 reviews) (~45.57 km from centre)

Chapter Two Community Bookshop | Chesham

Used book store

👍👍 Absolutely wonderful new bookshop. Love it!

5.00 (18 reviews) (~43.73 km from centre)

The Journal Doll

Book store

5.00 (14 reviews) (~17.02 km from centre)

All Nations Coffee & Book Shop

Coffee shop

👍👍 Card only payments - This new café is a great way to support a local college and enjoy the beautiful building they're housed in. The book shop is quite compact but houses many Christian books, there's always items on sale and the second-hand section is generally 50p-£2 per book so a great way to sav...

5.00 (12 reviews) (~38.78 km from centre)

The Works

Discount store

Discount retail chain offering products including books, art supplies, games and stationery.

$ $$$

5.00 (9 reviews) (~78.86 km from centre)

The Works

Discount store

Discount retail chain offering products including books, art supplies, games and stationery.

5.00 (7 reviews) (~15.63 km from centre)

The Works

Discount store

Discount retail chain offering products including books, art supplies, games and stationery.

5.00 (6 reviews) (~94.31 km from centre)

Way Out There And Back

Gift shop

👍👍 everyone in there is so nice and polite, the crystals here are amazing,everyone in the shop are really helpful, they have a great stock and they have everything from crystals to art supplies. They have a great verity of crystals (carving,jewelry, etc) also they have great prices i totally recommend...

5.00 (5 reviews) (~78.4 km from centre)

Newbury Bookshelf

Book store

👍👍 I love this place/stall so much! The people who run it are always lovely and helpful when I can’t find a book to read. And they always have a great selection! Honestly my favourite!

5.00 (5 reviews) (~84.3 km from centre)

The Feminist Bookshop

Book store

👍👍 I thoroughly recommend any book-lover to give this place a visit. They have a great range of books over many genres. Ruth (shop owner) couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. She gave fantastic recommendations for books I would find interesting. Plus, they serve hot drinks and have a really c...

4.90 (119 reviews) (~70.75 km from centre)

Lionsheart Bookshop & Café

Book store

4.90 (114 reviews) (~34.45 km from centre)

Arcadia

Book store

Cozy store with a whimsical, vintage vibe stocking secondhand books, stationery & wall art.

4.90 (55 reviews) (~85.38 km from centre)

Peter Harrington

Rare book store

👍👍 Was finally able to visit the shop while on our trip to Europe and obviously it was everything I expected. I just started getting into collecting and found exactly what I wanted. From buying and asking questions to their wonderful and knowledgable staff. It was perfect. Anna was great to work with a...

4.90 (40 reviews) (~5.51 km from centre)

Goldfinch Books

Book store

👍👍 Lovely little bookshop with a comfy cafe. Cakes and coffee very acceptable. Peaceful haven in the middle of town

4.90 (33 reviews) (~69.05 km from centre)

Darussalam International Publication Ltd

Book store

👍 Asw. Very helpful girl staff who advised on suitable books for children. All the books were great, and in good condition. Hard to choose. Purchased lots of books. Surprised to find itemised receipt not available from till. The girl staff kindly wrote out by hand a long receipt. Prayer mats availab...

4.90 (29 reviews) (~8.24 km from centre)

Chapter 34

Book store

4.90 (17 reviews) (~70.64 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Book stores in Brixton, United Kingdom