In the Bookshop
Need something new to read? Hoping to find that elusive first edition?
Ready to learn a new skill?
Secondhand Books
We have literally tons of books on most subjects, most of which we understand.
New Books
The latest literary fiction for adults, young adults and children. Current non-fiction in sciences, humanities and the arts. No celebrity biographies.
Art & Craft
A curated collection of books, kits, and supplies suitable for the novice or experienced practitioner
News & Events
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Hay Festival 2025 Opening Hours
From 23rd May to 1st June Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 6pm Sunday 11am – 5pm “So many worlds, so…
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Who is still reading in 2025?
In this Financial Times article, Nilanja Roy explores what it means to be a reader to the Gen Z population…
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Hay Festival 2025
Thursday 22nd May – Sunday 1st June 2025 7 days to go! Make sure you check out the Festival programme…
Ephemera
Among the delights of secondhand books are the odd surprises tucked between their pages, pieces of paper that were once used as bookmarks – postcards, receipts, letters. At Richard Booth’s Bookshop, we call them ephemera; a word from the Greek ephemeros meaning lasting only a day
Visit the Bookshop
Discover our full range of Art and Craft books, kits and supplies, alongside a beautiful range of greeting cards, notebooks, puzzles and games
“A book lying idle on a shelf is wasted ammunition. Like money, books must be kept in constant circulation… A book is not only a friend, it makes friends for you. When you pass it on, you are enriched threefold”
Henry Miller