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 Twelve Genres of Christmas
Must-read books for aspiring Economists Martin Wolf, 20th November 2024, The Financial Times “So many worlds, so much to do,…
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The Twelve Genres of Christmas
Have a look at the dark side this Christmas with Sarah Clegg’s ‘The Dead of Winter’ Sarah Bakewell, 20th December…
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The Twelve Genres of Christmas
Time to get cooking! Tony Turnbull, 29th November 2024, The Times Whether you are a seasoned professional, or an optimistic…
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”