| Benjamin's Children's Books 
64 Colston Street
BRISTOL BS1 5AZ map
tel: 07854 667847 e-mail web
Open: Monday - Saturday 11.00 - 6.00.
New and second-hand children's books. Storytimes at one on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Check Facebook and Twitter: @bookben76 for upcoming Author events and workshops.
Beware of The Leopard Books
77 St Nicholas Market
St Nicholas Street
BRISTOL BS1 1LJ map
tel: 0117 9257277
Don't be put off by the market address- this is not a stall but a proper book shop in two adjoining units in the lovely old market hall. (where you can get an excellent lunch). The stock is of variable quality but there are some good things in there and it's the only second hand book shop in central Bristol (15 mins walk from Temple Meads Station). - George Marshall 23.09.10.
Agree the above. Surprisingly large and eclectic collection helpful chatty proprietor. Worth a visit. - Norman Davies 22.09.11.
Good selection of interesting books. Proprietor almost on friendly speaking terms with me after more 10 years as a customer. - Steve Brissle 05.10.12.
Take your time searching the various rooms as there are some fairly decent titles hidden in with some ordinary books. Although there are categories marked, the one which really caught my eye were the shelves on publishers and publishing. On reflection I should have purchased more than I did. - Chris Harte 19.01.13.
Bishopston Books
259 Gloucester Road
BRISTOL BS7 8NY map
tel: 0117 944 5303 e-mail web
Small shop demonstrating an evident delight in packing in the maximum number of books without provoking claustrophobia or making books unreachable. High quality stock, reasonable prices. Architecture, art, first editions and local history are strong points. Cheap books on the racks outside are always rubbish. - Laurence 28.09.09.
Laurence is about right. However, as more and more worthy books become 1p on Amazon the stuff on Bill's racks is often pretty good. The rubbish he gives away from the 'free books' box. - Steve Liddle 07.07.11.
Excellent traditional shop. Extensive selection most subjects decent prices. I always come away with a few purchases. - Norman Davies 20.02.12.
I cannot fathom the reason anyone would criticise this, the last proper premises bookshop left in Bristol. I walked in and immediately spotted a pile of books. most of which were on my 'wants list.' The shop is tidy; subjects are easy to locate with the local and regional history section absolutely superb. Maybe the owner is a bit gruff, but he certainly knows his books. - Chris Harte 19.01.13.
Bloom and Curll
74 Colston Street
BRISTOL BS1 5BB map
tel: 07542085716 e-mail
Open: Monday - Saturday 11.00 - 6.30.
New and used books. Beautiful little shop.
Very attractive well laid out shop with an eclectic choice of books - featuring a great choice of cult books. Also at the Bristol Book Market first Sunday of the month and the Harbourside Market (near the Watershed). - KS 06.10.11.
Lovely bookshop. Interesting and varied stock at reasonable prices, and free cake too. - Steve Brissle 01.05.13.
Book Stalls
Harbourside Market
Bordeaux Quay
BRISTOL BS1 5UH map
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Open: Saturday & Sunday 11.00 - 4.00.
Several interesting bookstalls - Keith Simmonds 27.09.12.
Books For Amnesty
103 Gloucester Road
BRISTOL BS7 8AT map
tel: 01179 422969 e-mail
Open: Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 4.00 (11.00 - 5.00 Sunday).
A wide range of secondhand and remaindered books at very competitive prices. Stock includes many academic titles as well as modern fiction and classics.
The favourite bookshop of most literate Bristolians; even the bibliophiles admit to popping in regularly. Extremely good prices, always with a half-price offer on a section that changes every month. It's on the famous Gloucester Road, so if you're accompanied by fans of clothes, knick-knacks, CDs, electronics, alcohol or fine food (incl. street-grilled meat on Saturdays), they'll be chuffed too. - Laurence 28.09.09.
Large stock of donated books with plenty of volunteer staff. However all books over £10 in value are unavailable as they are upstairs and on-line. This is unfair to the customers and loses money for Amnesty. - Mary C 23.08.11.
What a letdown. Agree with Mary C - this is a poor collection of cheap books, some odd goodies but told "anything worthwhile taken upsatiars for internet only". - Norman Davies 22.09.11.
In answer to the comments above, Books for Amnesty Brsitol has now got an 'interesting books section' which we are trying to stock with first editions, signed books and the like. Unfortunately space in the shop is limited, so unfortunately we can't have all the books out at one time. We do sell more valuble books on abebooks.co.uk and anyone local is welcome to get in touch to arrange looking at or buying any of the books listed online. - Tamara, Books for Amnesty 12.01.12.
Recently all books were £1. This included the Internet books. There were at least 6 shelves of them! While I understand about space and abebooks, why can't all customers go upstairs to look at them? - Mary C 26.07.12.
Dear Mary C and other concerned book lovers - I'm afraid it just isn't practical to allow all customers upstairs. We have over 4000 books listed online and unfortunately not enough space to display them or enough volunteers to staff the space. Upstairs, is where we sort through the books as well as store them. Many of the books are in boxes and those that are on shelves usually have piles have boxes in front of them. There are now 2 permanent shelves of collectables above the religion section downstairs as well as some collectable children's books above children's classics. If you are looking for anything specific do get in touch.
Ignore the moans as above. This is a quality charity shop with some pretty good offerings. No wonder it was full on my visit - Chris Harte 19.01.13.
British Heart Foundation Books and Music Shop
148 Whiteladies Road
Clifton
BRISTOL BS8 2RS map
tel: 01179 739274
The best impulse-buy bookshop in the Clifton area. The shop window reliably has 2 or 3 must-have books, the 50p racks outside contain decent literature, and it's well organized inside. All at prices that mean one always leaves with more than one came in for. - Laurence 28.09.09.
An excellent charity shop. For once a good range of the more collectible items. Well worth a look if in Bristol. - Norman Davies 22.09.11.
Simply the best charity bookshop in Bristol by a country mile. Always carries a wide range of excellent books including interesting collectables. The shop makes good use of its double fronted window display and there are inevitably several books that hook you in every time. Parking is relatively easy. George, the manager,and his colleagues are unfailingly friendly and knowledgeable. Prices are sensible and realistic and,unlike certain charity shops,encourage one to return again and again! They also sell CD's,records,DVD's and videos. The shop has quite a rapid turnover of stock and therefore regular visits pay dividends. - KS 06.10.11.
This charity bookshop was a revelation when first stumbled upon. Lovely layout and easy access to all their books.A wide and varied array of subjects. All in great condition and very reasonably priced.Went back a couple of days later and found a lot of new stock so they obviously have a good turn around (perhaps due to reasonable prices?)Also a very good worthwhile charity.Spoke to the charming and knowledgable George, the manager who was very friendly. A+ shop - SC 21.10.11.
This fantastic bookshop was recommended by a friend and what a great pointer he gave me. Not just a wonderful eclectic stock but knowledgable and friendly staff too. Special thanks to George the manager, a real gent for whom nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommended to all. - SP 08.11.11.
One of the best charity bookshops in the city. Virtually impossible to leave without a couple of well-priced paperbacks under your arm. Rapid turnover means regular visits are advisable. George is a brilliant manager with a great team of book-loving volunteers. PS. The bargain bin outside always contains the odd gem. - RB 10.11.11.
Easily THE best charity bookshop in Bristol and its environs. Superb constantly changing stock with realistic and reasonable prices. The books are well displayed and its practically impossible not to buy items in the double frontage window! There are real bargains to be had in the baskets outside the shop and also a great selection of DVD's, Cd's and albums. George and his colleagues are very friendly and knowledgeable. A wonderful shop-strongly recommended. - Keith 31.05.13.
The best charity bookshop in Bristol.Full of reasonably priced goodies. Found several obscure titles that were on my wants list.A very friendly manager with a helpful member of staff. Would recommend this shop to anyone visiting Bristol in search of books! - Stuart 15.06.13.
Oxfam Bookshop
26 Princess Victoria Street
Clifton
BRISTOL BS8 4BU map
tel: 0117 9467926
Standard overpriced Oxfam except by chance someone had given them about 1,000 railway books so delight for me! - Norman Davies 22.09.11.
Unfortunately overpriced and the one decent book that I would have bought was stated as a first edition but was in fact a later printing. Please do your homework oxfam ... not a matter of looking a books price up on the internet and adding a few noughts after the price there and stating it is scarce. - Stuart 15.06.13.
Oxfam Bookshop
1 Queen's Road
BRISTOL BS8 1QE map
tel: 0117 9294890
Oxfam Bookshop
56 Cotham Hill
BRISTOL BS6 6JX map
tel: 0117 946 7443
Better than the other two. - John Eggeling 05.02.09.
Which isn't saying much. - Steve Liddle 07.07.11.
Rather better than average because it is in heart of University area and has a high turnover of not just academic books but also ones read by students. - Norman Davies 22.09.11.
Oxfam Bookshop
57 High Street
Keynsham
BRISTOL BS31 1DS map
tel: 0117 986 1055 web
A fairly ordinary Oxfam shop with little in the way of antiquarian material. However, for some reason they have a splendid selection of Enid Blyton books many of which are wartime printings. For collectors it might be worth popping in if you are passing. - Chris Harte 05.04.11.
Paperbacks Plus
Regent Street Shopping Arcade
98 Regent Street Kingswood
BRISTOL BS15 8HP map
tel: 0117 9675777 e-mail web
The Last Bookshop
73 Park Street
BRISTOL BS1 5PB map
e-mail
Open: Monday - Friday 9.00 - 7.00, Saturday & Sunday 10.00 - 7.00.
Good quality remainders including art, biography, children's books, fiction, history, and literature, each at £2.
The Rainbow Cafe
10 Waterloo Street
BRISTOL BS8 4 BT map
tel: 01179 738937 web
Open: Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 5.00, Sunday 11.00 - 3.00.
Inside the cafe there are a few hundred books for sale-general competitively priced mainly paperback stock. The cafe,set in the heart of Clifton,offers an excellent menu including vegetarian and gluten free options. A nice relaxing atmosphere in which to browse the books.
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