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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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…
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