Dreadnought books in bristol is an independent second hand bookshop specialising in history, with a particular focus on radical, social and labour history. Five great secondhand bookshops every londoner should know about. Youll receive up to 40% of the retail value in blackwells gift cards or 33% by. Lose yourself in some of the best glasgow book shops. If you would like to make a present of a more idiosyncratic sort, a voucher for skoob books can also be had. However, we think nothing beats having a good look in a real bookshop, so we hope you will visit us soon. Unilist provide a free way to search by city and find second hand textbooks in your area. Waterstones glasgow argyle street prides itself on its friendly staff and local bookshop feel in the heart of the city. Its not the cheapest place charity shops hold that honour but its got a large selection and its quite fun, probably the best setting for a market in london. Church of scotland bookshop rare and second hand book. We have a large and ever changing stock of books on a wide range of subjects, with impressive scottish literature and history sections. Established in 1986, we are familyrun bookshop based in glasgow. Part of the thrill is the setting in an elaborate victorian railway station, buffers and ticket grille still in place.
Millions of cheap secondhand books are offered for sale online by thousands of booksellers and bookshops on the. Clarence the water buffalo keeps a beady eye on proceedings aided by graham, the rather stuckup grouse. From bloomsbury to brixton, london is home to a wealth of second hand bookshops offering big titles at bargain prices. Thistle books has been operating in glasgow s west end since 1998.
You will see many used copies described as as new these are usually remaindered books that failed to sell in a book shop and have never been read. The shop is full of second hand and discounted new books in all subjects areas. The best bookshops in sheffield university of sheffield. Fortunately, you can find plenty of excellent secondhand bookshops, where you can pick up. If you are interested in used collectable second hand books and perhaps havent been to a fair, the royal national is a good place to start. However, from the second week in september to end of october we are unable to reserve books as the bookshop is extremely busy. Five great secondhand bookshops every londoner should know. Prices begin at just 60 pence plus postage so a bargain is never far away. For any amount, just ask at the desk and we can supply you with one. Six glasgow book stores you need to check out this summer. They have a very extensive range in stock and this is the place to look if you are a fan of really lovely and interesting old books. To find your nearest specialist book shop, use our shop finder and select the checkbox books under the find shops. A fond farewell to secondhand bookshops books the guardian. Preparing for a flying start with the enlighten card from john smiths bookshop at the university of glasgow.
The src provides a second hand bookshop service, so students can save money buying course texts and make money selling their old books as well. Ayeaye books is an independent bookshop based within the centre for contemporary arts cca, glasgow. We pride ourselves on keeping you up to date on events in glasgow taking place throughout the year. Established in 1957, mcnaughtans is the oldest second hand and antiquarian bookshop in scotland. Here, at caledonia books, you can purchase antiquarian books of all genres. The src provides a second hand bookshop service, so students can save. We have an extensive collection of books for sale on a number of subjects. Millions of cheap secondhand books are offered for sale online by thousands of. Ak press and distribution based in glasgow not only publishes anarchist texts under their own imprint. I do get stuff from there, and yet i am positive that, over the years, i have bought more books from the small oxfam bookshop near my workplace than from the charing cross road shops and baggins put together.
Glasgow uni secondhand bookshop the src second hand bookshop is currently unable to take books in for sale, unless they are first year textbooks for the first semester of classes. Glasgow uni rag raising and giving the src provides a second hand bookshop service, so students can save money buying course texts and make. London is a city with a rich literary heritage, but, like most things here, the books dont come cheap. 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. Dec 22, 2010 aberdeens only commercial second hand bookshop. The cheapest of the shops in this article, the bookshop s sections for history, poetry and classics are by far the most impressive. Calton books glasgows independent radical bookshop. Thistle books has an incredible selection of sheet music. Church of scotland bookshop can be contacted on 0141 332 1760. Glasgow university students representative council. Sep 24, 2016 the cheapest of the shops in this article, the bookshops sections for history, poetry and classics are by far the most impressive.
From the latest theatre events and live music performances to local activities and fantastic attractions, we keep you up to date daily. Fast dispatch, carefully packaged, worldwide delivery. Did you know that john smiths buy back used textbooks. Thistle books has been operating in glasgows west end since 1998. You can also choose to buy new or secondhand editions of books from.
Mar 09, 2011 a fond farewell to secondhand bookshops. Glasgows top independent bookshops glasgow guardian. Owning a rare title is something every book lover dreams of. Are there any charity shops in richmond, or twickenham, and any other second hand shops, especially for books. We are about a mile west of george square and close to the university and kelvin art gallery and. If youre looking for advice, our specialist high street bookshops are staffed by expert volunteers. We know that student finances can be tight, so sell us your used course books. John smiths bookshop glasgow will pay up to 33% in cash or 50% for a.
The atmosphere in this second hand edinburgh bookshop tends towards the dogeared and slighty foxed, but glimpses of rarity and respectability can be encountered if you look hard enough. We buy and sell second hand books, and offer a book finding service for our customers. Use our guide to book conditions to understand the difference between condition grades such as fair, very good and fine. Calder bookshop in london is a beautiful shop in the shadow of the old vic. Click on the links below for more information on bookstores in glasgow, scotland uk. Graduate jobs london graduate jobs manchester graduate jobs birmingham. We also have two other shops in hay, the addyman annexe and murder and mayhem specialising. There is a an unbeatable selection of cheap secondhand books hardback and paperback just waiting for a new home. It is the longest established secondhand bookshop in glasgow and is chock full of second hand and antiquarian books on every subject under the sun. There is a large range of booksellers with immensely varied stock right across the price range if you turn up in the last hour or so there are often bargains to be had. Located in a georgian building on the corner of gower street and torrington place, waterstones showcases a huge variety of books on multiple levels, and organized. Established in 1957, mcnaughtans is the oldest secondhand and antiquarian bookshop in scotland. A secondhand book mecca located in glasgows west end, thistle books is wellhidden, tucked. If you are looking for second hand textbooks, second hand paperbacks, or any other kind of second hand book.
Ask for a free quote from bookshops listings near you. Despite being second hand bookshop, the owners make sure all books sold are in an excellent condition, making. Below, weve listed the best places to buy and sell your uni books, as well. This offbeat edinburgh bookshop has a huge, wide ranging stock of second hand and antiquarian books. Browse over 60,000 new titles, preowned novels and secondhand antique books, all available to buy online. This is a list of current stock held in glasgow shop limited stock, these titles sell quickly and cant be ordered via the website, to get the latest stock numbers and prices please contact the bookshop. A wee shop, with the emphasis on quality rather than quantity. University of glasgow we buy and sell used textbooks. John smith bookshop hillhead glasgow, united kingdom. This new, shiny version of the john smith bookshop has replaced the former site at the john macintyre building then do not waist your time as all you will see is a closed door and sign. Oct 01, 2009 the british library of secondhand books, raved the new statesman. You can also add your books and we wont charge you a penny. Mcnaughtans bookshop, established in 1957, is a second hand and antiquarian bookshop in central edinburgh, probably the longest established.
List a second hand textbook in less than 30 seconds. Donate second hand books to your local oxfam charity shop. Walking in with no idea what youll find, but knowing it could be anything from a set of leather bound. With over 30 years experience in the business, we cater for all types of readers. One of the southsides few independent bookshops, youngs stocks a range of strange and. We buy and sell old and rare books, and our gallery hosts typewronger books, offering new books and secondhand typewriters. Edinburgh books edinburghs largest secondhand bookshop. Secondhand and antiquarian bookshops in the uk 2020. Heres our list of the best stores to read, buy or smell the oldest books in london.
Deemed by many to be the best bookshop in all of glasgow, this quaint little shop has a reputation that proceeds it, and rightly so. We are currently closed to visitors for public health reasons, but we are open for enquiries and orders with free uk postage. Mar 08, 2007 and the second hand bookshops in charing cross road are also not as great as they probably should be. John smiths bookshop glasgow will pay up to 33% in cash or 50% for a credit note for your unwanted textbooks. Call us today on 0141 334 9663 or for more details. Blackwells, books for life and for learning blackwells. Trading since 1879, blackwell of oxford is the largest academic and specialist bookseller in the uk. Second hand books are a great way to save money, instead of buying your books new, buy second hand books and save a bundle. The scope and number of volumes is vast and the prices are competitive, with bargain tables outside.
Glasgow university students representative council search. Located at 37 woodlands road in the lanarkshire town of glasgow. Oxfam is the wild card of second hand book shopping. Second hand books bought and sold a small selection of some of our rare, first edition books can be purchased via abe books, please click here to browse andor buy. We have everything from classic childrens books to fireside fiction, super scifi, travel and history books. Out of print, secondhand and used book dealers christian bookshops christian cafes welcome to the ukcbd christian secondhand book dealers index where youll find that rare or hard to find title isnt so hard to find after all.
We carry a range of books about art and by artists, particularly smallrun and selfpublished titles, alongside books that look at the theoretical, social and political context. Abebooks has been in the business of helping school, college and university students to find and buy cheap textbooks online since 1996. When looking for second hand books, condition is vital. Find a book gusrc gusrc glasgow university students. Bookshop in glasgow sauchiehall street waterstones. I find most bookshops have a fairly catholic selection. Having to fork out a fortune for university books is not the way you want to start term. This is a list of current stock held in glasgow shop limited stock, these titles sell. Reserved books must be collected by the date arranged or they will be put back on sale. Yep, the charity oxfam has an online shop where you can buy books from the. This is the new site of the glasgow university book shop. Estd, 1997 we are situated near the university, 5 minutes from kings college. A secondhand book mecca located in glasgows west end, thistle books is wellhidden, tucked away down an alleyway off otago street.
Apart from avizandum in edinburgh, of course, who are a bit limited in the tellytubbies colouring in department. Our dramatic five storey bookshop holds glasgows largest range of books, and we are the premier venue for events and author signings in the city, with two cafes serving locally sourced food and drink, and a licensed bar hosting our monthly book quiz, lectures, film and poetry nights and more. From the latest bestseller to rare and old books, get rid of unwanted books and help people in need. Only a few minutes walk away from london s leicester square, any amount of books is a quiet haven in the middle of the city. Jul 24, 2015 19 second hand bookshops in the uk every book lover has to visit. Church of scotland bookshop are dealers of rare and second hand books. Thousands of independent booksellers many of them local bookstores list their new and used textbooks for sale on our site. Donate secondhand, used, old and rare books oxfam gb. Mar 24, 20 waterstones booksellers is one of the few bookshops on the list that doesnt specialize exclusively in secondhand books and is actually part of a larger chain of bookshops.
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