RICHARD BOOTH’S BOOKSHOP
Richard Booth’s idea that a town of books could become an international attraction, transformed the small market community of Hay-On-Wye into the world’s first booktown.
This landmark bookshop on Lion Street extends over three floors, is packed with volumes from near and far and managed by specialist department heads.
In the Bookshop
“I’m looking for a book”
We hear this a lot. Click on the link below to view a colour coded floorpan of the shop.
Secondhand & New Books
Out of print editions, classic reprints and recently published titles
Art & Craft
A curated collection of books, supplies and materials
News and Events
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The Boy From The Sea by Garett Carr
Included in the FT’s best books of the week is Garrett Carr’s latest publication, ‘The Boy From The Sea‘. Mia…
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World Book Day 2025
You can find out more about the reading for fun charity here, www.worldbookday.com Use your World Book Day £1 token…
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Valentine’s Day 2025
Valentine’s Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate romantic love, friendship and admiration. Written by Richard Booth’s Bookshop, February 2025…
Richard Booth’s Cinema
Entrance located on Brook Street
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“The new book is for the ego;
Richard Booth MBE 1938 – 2019
the secondhand book is for the intellect”