Independent book shops glasgow

Were celebrating 50 brilliant uk independent bookshops. Manchesters new independent bookshop has opened in the northern quarter. Specialising in quirky fiction grab a friend, a coffee and a book and chill. Sell markets, shops, independent retail glasgow, scotland.

My wife and i went 2 shop guy was very good with me and her maid her feel relaxed and she told me when wee come out shop that she thought he. Sep 30, 2011 your guide to independent bookshops across scotland. Glasgow s last surviving independent book shops since the rise of internet giants and high street chain stores, the humble independent book shop has all but disappeared. Cogito books is an independent bookshop with a unique and carefully curated collection of titles, beautifully presented in a welcoming and relaxing environment. Scottish independent coffee guide i speciality coffee i cafes. An amateur guide to book shopping throughout europe. Category is books glasgow, united kingdom independent.

The glasgow guardian has done its research and found the best independent bookshops in glasgow that offer atmosphere, originality and an abundance of hidden literary gems. A small but well stocked independent book shop with good selection of fiction, poetry and travel writing. The big green bookshop the owners of this independent claim to be just two blokes with one bookshop and no idea, but they could have fooled many a book lover, says lisa. Located next to wellknown coffee shops or hidden away down back streets and lanes, glasgows small array of independent bookshops have. With over 1,500 shops, glasgow is a shoppers paradise, recognised as the second largest retail centre in the uk and home to the best shopping experience outside londons west end. Another contender for the title of britains most remote mainland bookshop, this one is three miles south of lochinver, at the foot of suilven mountain. Its heavily involved with the annual milngavie book and arts festival, and has a lively.

Calton books glasgows independent radical bookshop. Stylish independent bookshop set in hyndland set among the quiet streets and red sandstone tenements of the bourgeois bohemian hyndland is this small, stylish independent bookshop. A gg guide to the independent bookstores in glasgow. Bookshop in glasgow sauchiehall street waterstones. The stock is broad, with a special emphasis on childrens books and local interest titles. Independent bookshops in london books the guardian. Glasgows last surviving independent book shops since the rise of internet giants and high street chain stores, the humble independent book shop has all but disappeared from our. Whether you want to read up on the history of the world or lose yourself in a gripping murder mystery novel, we have it all. Sep 25, 2014 the best coffee shops and cafes in glasgow time outs pick of glasgows best coffee shops and cafes, from artisan roasters to longstanding crowdpleasers. Centre for contemporary arts, 350 sauchiehall street, glasgow, glg aye aye books is located inside the contemporary centre for arts cca, and calls itself the only independent bookshop in glasgow. We have an extensive collection of books for sale on a number of subjects. Glasgows lgbt book shop a wonderful success bbc news.

A great general bookshop, and they specialise in scottish nonfiction, scottish fiction and natural history titles, says rebecca. If you like your bookshops small and quirky, youngs has got the goods. It operates the national book token scheme in the uk and sponsors the whitbread award the ba represents 95% of british retail booksellers. The familyrun milngavie bookshop has been a local institution for more than 30 years. A tour of glasgows eclectic mix of independent bookshops, one treasure trove at a time. Find usborne books independent distributor in glasgow, g46. Sep 30, 2011 a purveyor of all things esoteric, from astrology to zen, watkins books was established over 100 years ago and is one of britains oldest independent bookshops specialising in the mind, body and. Visit your local bookshop in glasgow sauchiehall street today for a great selection of books and gifts. Dec 28, 2018 glasgow s lgbt book shop a wonderful success 28 december 2018. The booksellers association of the uk and ireland is a trade body founded to promote retail bookselling in the united kingdom and ireland. Call us today on 0141 334 9663 or for more details. Books from independent publishers around the world sit alongside an unrivalled selection of publications by and about todays scottish artists, limited edition artists books, cultural and critical theory, fiction and poetry, magazines and journals, radical books, sound art, music, and world. Read about independent european bookstores selling books in english. This revenue helps us to fund journalism across the independent.

Independent, contemporary art bookshop located in the foyer of the centre for contemporary arts on sauchiehall st. Megasool personalised gifts 272 bath street glasgow lanarkshire g2 4jr. An independent book shop in wood green, north london, selling interesting titles by great authors in a relaxed, friendly, environment. A company who, in their own words are focused towards providing a space for the production, sale, promotion and dissemination of independent publishing of all forms, theyre also pretty unique. From the moment you cross our threshold from the cobbled street, the atmosphere is calming, civilised, and you can tell that this is a place where books are loved and shared. May 16, 2017 read our guide to the best shopping in glasgow, as recommended by telegraph travel. Named after the worlds largest nocturnal primate, this quirky bookshop in the centre. Speculative books is glasgow s newest independent publishing house.

Owning a rare title is something every book lover dreams of. Glasgows best coffee shops and cafes time out best. Category is books fiercely independent queer bookshop in glasgow s southside all welcome deliveries only during covid19. The shop has a concise collection of new and secondhand books focused primarily on the working class and the national struggle, with. The best independent bookshops in edinburgh edinburgh is a town of many overlapping histories, so it is somehow apt that there is such a multitude and diversity of independent bookshops in and around the scottish capital, representing every kind of literary genre under the sun. Established in 1986, we are familyrun bookshop based in glasgow. The ultimate guide to shopping in glasgow people make glasgow.

Search for your local bookshop booksellers association. Youngs interesting books is one of the newest additions to glasgows collection of independent book stores, opening its doors to the public in. Housed in the cca on sauchiehall street, ayeaye offers books from independent. Independent bookshops in scotland books the guardian. Jun 17, 2016 brilliant independent second hand and comic book shops to follow. An evening with debbie harry and chris stein in conversation.

Founding members of pioneering new wave band blondie, debbie harry and chris stein explore their own history and discuss their lives in music. Any bibliophile who loves to spend the afternoon rummaging through bookshelves in their local bookshops. It is the kind of shop that could be curious, unique and independent, but ends up being a bit bland, due no doubt to the same market forces that forced lost in fiction and borders to close down last year. If your favourite is missing, please add it to the list below. This stylish book shop is based in glasgows west end among coffee shops and independent boutiques on 143 hyndland road. Weve been combing the highlands and lowlands of scotland for the most exciting speciality roasters and coffee shops. Hyndland bookshop provides the perfect setting for an afternoon spent picking out the next book. Glasgow still mourns the loss of the enormous borders bookstore on buchanan street, a remarkable outlet that fell victim to changing times and the credit crunch in 2009. Five leaves independent bookshop is a mustvisit destination the independent the wonderful, idiosyncratic new five leaves bookshop new walk magazine notts tucs bookshop of choice nottinghamshire trades union council you aint gonna find a dlist celeb biog here. Lose yourself in some of the best book shops in glasgow. Velvet moon ltd gift shop 79 st georges road glasgow scotland g3 6ja.

The company, which was created by british book wholesaler betrams and former book depository it director will jones as an alternative to amazon, says it currently. Five leaves bookshop nottinghams independent bookshop. Wigtown is full of great bookshops and just round the corner theres the equally brilliant reading lasses. Hyndland bookshop a fairly predictable array of bourgeois paperbacks can be found in bohemian hyndland. Hyndland bookshop the only new bookshop in the west endother than the universitys john smithswhich makes it super popular amongst local residents. Little bookshop of horrors time to get cosy and wrapped up with some ghoulsome ghostly stories.

Winner of the 2017 independent retail awards for book shop of the year. The best bookshop in glasgow is an aladdins cave of curiosities, with. The glasgow guardian has done its research and found the best independent bookshops in glasgow that offer atmosphere, originality and an. However, glasgow s only specialist contemporary art bookshop also offers fiction, poetry, cultural and critical theory, radical writing, magazines, journals and exhibition catalogues as well many obscure zines and books. We have a long history of publishing kelvingrove art gallery and museum opened in 1901, and people have been writing about and publishing on the citys collections ever since. The city is bursting at the seams with independent book stores tucked away on street corners which can sometimes be overlooked. Super market is the perfect place for any business to meet and sell directly to the public, whether you are new to trading or a seasoned pro. Comb through classic novels, unusual titles and groundbreaking fiction inside these independent bookshops. Glasgows top independent bookshops glasgow guardian. Run by a group of artists, designers, publishers and facilitators, good press is a gallery and bookshop combined.

Finding a good read is more than just following your set reading list and hoping for the best. Housed in the cca on sauchiehall street, ayeaye offers books from independent publishers from across the globe, as well as a large range of publications from contemporary scottish artists. Scottish bookstore provides the best online selection of books, calendars, maps, fridge magnets, greetings cards, postcards and gifts to buy from scotland. Find out what people are saying about glasgow book shops. Forget those faceless online stores and get yourself out to scotlands finest independent booksellers. Hello fi and charlotte of category is books this wife and wife team moved into their shop 6 months ago and have been welcoming all since. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Vintage and preloved glasgow is known as a shoppers paradise, but not only does the city have big high street brands and stunning malls, its also a place thats ideal for vintage shopping and discovering secondhand treasures. Browse bookshops in glasgow featuring photos, videos, special offers and testimonials to help you choose the right local bookshops for you. Our lost stop was an independent bookseller which not only offers the latest bestsellers in children and adult fiction but also a wonderful selection of beautifully handcrafted cards.

Here, at caledonia books, you can purchase antiquarian books of all genres. Find expert advice on the best clothes shops, boutiques and fashion districts. Its heavily involved with the annual milngavie book and arts festival. Its one of the few noncharityshop places to buy secondhand books, and theres a great mix of modern paperbacks and collectors editions, from vintage agatha christie to scottish ballads to. The ukbased firm revealed their plans, which include offering cash for referring customers to bloomsbury while the independent. The owners of hyndland bookshop have been in the book business for 40 years, first meeting as librarians before opening their first store in the area in 1983. Glasgow sauchiehall street wednesday 22nd april 20. Good press, glasgow independent bookshop the skinny. It also sells cards, maps and stationery, and has a popular cafe. We are all about quality over quantity and we curate every market event to make sure the public are enjoying the very best in independent retail. From retro glamour to granny chic the city is awash with eclectic vintage stores. Best book shops in glasgow for students student selfstorage. We hope to create a space to learn about, be inspired by and share in our love of queer culture, writing, histories and storytelling. Sep 24, 2016 finding a good read is more than just following your set reading list and hoping for the best.

Youngs interesting books, glasgow this is a small and quirky bookshop is a bookworms dream. Glasgows best independent bookshops ayeaye books housed in the cca on sauchiehall street, ayeaye offers books from independent publishers from across the globe, as well as a large range of publications from contemporary scottish artists. About category is books category is books is a fiercely independent queer bookshop in the southside of glasgow. The best independent bookshops in scotland the list. Our friendly booksellers are here to help you find your next favourite book. Ayeaye books has all you need to keep up to date with current developments in art, and much more. Bookshops in airdrie, lanarkshire browse bookshops in airdrie, lanarkshire featuring photos, videos, special offers and testimonials to help you choose the right local bookshops for you. Six glasgow book stores you need to check out this summer. The focus of glasgow museums publishing programme is naturally the one mil read more view all publishers. Usborne books independent distributor, glasgow book shops. Glasgow s only radical independent bookstore may not be to everyones taste, but is certainly a significant space for leftwing individuals.