IN THE BOOKSHOP
Hoping to find that elusive first edition? Want something new to read? Ready to learn a new skill?
Secondhand Books
An extensive collection of books across most genres and subjects, offering a vast range of titles to suit any reader.
New Books
The latest selection of literary fiction for all ages, and current non-fiction titles in the sciences, humanities and the arts.
Art & Craft
A dedicated inventory of books, supplies and materials suitable for everyone, from novice to experienced maker.
NEWS AND EVENTS
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Hay Music April 2026
The Hay Music Trust will be hosting the New London Chamber Ensemble (NLCE), a “wind quintet with a difference”, at…
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Hay Festival 2026
The annual Hay Festival will run from the 21st to the 31st May this year, with a wide range of…
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Borderlines Film Festival 2026
A major arts/cultural event in the Midlands, the next Borderlines Film Festival will take place from 6 to 21 March,…
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 new and secondhand books, and our Art and Craft selection, 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