Three floors of secondhand books with a large children's section, and a paperback room.
Looked good from the outside but not too much of substance on the shelves. Full of passing holidaymakers who were browsing without seemingly knowing what they wanted. Counter staff more intent on composing an email "to Alice" than bothering to look for requested generic titles. Chris Harte 12.08.09
This is a wonderful oldie worldy shop. They stock thousands from leathers to topography to humour to history. I LOVE the childrens room. D. White 11.12.09
Totally disagree with Chris Harte. Delightful shop, excellent stock. Staff helpful and was impressed with efforts to try to find the requested titles. A great range of books, well organised. tiffjolie 11.12.09
Lovely secondhand bookshop. Found some real gems. They even do penguin mugs! Wide range of books to choose from including art, local history, military, cookery, poetry, transport and c hildren's. Staff very helpful. Will definately be back. Marcus True 21.12.09
I'm afraid that this shop has become opportunistic, with prices consistently just that bit too high. I used to buy a lot of good stuff here, but a recent visit resulted in a fairly swift exit after inspecting the rather optimistic pricing. A great shame. Pendowern 24.03.11
I enjoyed browsing but found the prices on the high side of reasonable. Nothing that quite took my breath away but, personally, I did much better at the (many) charity shops in Bognor. Steven 16.04.13
Can see this is a popular one and I understand why! Walk inside and it's like stepping back in time. Lovely nostalgic selection, good prices - me and my family always make a special trip here! Charlie Kane 17.09.13
Plenty to interest here and particularly good for topography and transport. Herne 16.11.13
Fantastic bookstore. Massive amount of stock on so many subjects. Everything clearly labelled, which always helps. They have a huge children's section filled with modern as well as all the classics. Great fiction section at the top of the shop. Best point was that they accept card payments which allowed me to buy more than I originally planned! :D Cathy 08.07.14
A real old fashioned s/h bookshop- I loved it. Excellent coverage with a good stock, prices slightly high but not particularly so. Delightful and worthwhile. Norman Davies 08.04.17
An attractive and well laid-out shop in the heart of the town, and which seems to attract many of the town's visitors. Opening hours now advertised as 1030 to 1600 Mondays to Sundays, but whether the Sunday opening applies out of the holiday season I do not know. Wessexman 06.08.21
Lovely bookshop. Friendly staff. Fiction and nonfiction. Came home with a bag full of books. Jayne 16.11.21
Always a well stocked, well laid out bookshop. Prices going up (where aren’t they?) but still reasonable. Excellent teashops nearby too! HB 20.03.22
May find car parking difficult if there is an event going off or its a lovely day. We tried on a Saturday but couldn't get a parking space so went back early the following day. Friendly welcome from owner/staff. A helpful list of subjects on the wall telling you what floor and room to find books easily. A bit pricey for me. My husband and son came away with a bag full of rare finds at good prices. Well worth a visit. Jayne 22.03.22
Lovely old-fashioned shop. Strong in all categories but especially transport and children's fiction. There is much good hardback fiction but alas this is made to slum it with the even more numerous paperbacks. It would occupy no more space and save time for old fogeys like me if the two were separated. Laurence Purcell 10.04.22
One of our favourite bookshops, wide variety of stock, well laid out and sensible priced. Lots of railway books in at the moment. They do close at 4pm every day but the excellent Cockburns Tearoom across the square is open until 4.30’ HB 11.11.23
Open at advertised times
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Appointment necessary
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