24.01.12 Ray Steptoe writes: 'Sadly we have closed our bookshop (Aligemker Books in Nuneaton) as of January 1st. We will however continue to trade via the internet, from our own site, Amazon, Abebooks and eBay. We will still be present at our Nuneaton Saturday Market stall selling general titles, and offer a booksearch service.' Add a comment
23.01.12 Jonathan Potter Ltd has moved to new gallery premises just north of Oxford Street, at 52A George Street, London W1U 7EA. Add a comment
23.01.12 Clive Keeble suggests that if you are concerned about the future of our High Streets, you might be interested in finding out more about the charity Healthy Planet and their Books For Free initiative. Their use of empty shops and the arrangements they enter into with landlords raise a number of concerns, which where discussed on "Radio 5 Live Investigates" last night. The BBC have now put up an article by Adrian Goldburg, presenter of the 5 Live programme. Add a comment
20.01.12 A different book barge is found on London's Grand Union Canal ... more Add a comment
19.01.12 Jeremy Briggs writes: 'I was in Northern Ireland at Christmas and got a chance to check out some of the shops so I thought that you might like an update even if it only to confirm that some of the list are still here. The biggest change for NI is that Harry Hall's (Arcade Books) is now closed. As I said in my review it was probably the best known second hand bookshop in Belfast if not the whole of Northern Ireland but in recent years it was a shadow of its former self and, for all its well known name, its passing wasn't even mentioned in the local paper. The Oxfam in Belfast's Botanic Avenue has taken over the next door shop and knocked through the wall so it is now twice the size and has an impressive selection of titles. The Barnardos book shop at Botanics, Bookends in Bangor, Stacks in Dundonald and Old Abbey in Holywood are all still there and as interesting as they have ever been. I didn't get a chance to check out any of the others but there are two that are not on your list - Atomic Collectables in Belfast, and World of Books in Newcastle.' Add a comment
12.01.12 I've just added the recently opened Cinque Ports Military Bookshop in Tenterden, Kent - but beware, it's only open on Saturdays. Add a comment
11.01.12 Luminous Books in East London is an artist curated bookshop specialising in second hand fiction, philosophy, art and curiosities. Founded in 2009 by Louisa Bailey, Luminous also stocks a range of artists' books, limited-run zines and hosts regular literary events, combining music, films and readings alongside pop-up projects throughout the city and two Luminous collections at the ICA Bookshop SW1 and Andor Bureau E8 ... more Add a comment
11.01.12 Recently added: BOOKS4LESS in the Inshops Centre on Wealdstone High Street. Add a comment
3.01.12 The Petersfield Bookshop - owner John Anthony Portsmouth Football Club Westwood is passionate about books and passionate about football. Add a comment
