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Daunt Books

Located on Marylebone High Street, Daunt Books feels like a time ​machine transporting you back to an Edwardian library. The wooden ​shelves and skylights make it seem like you’ve stepped into Harry ​Potter’s world. Every book is organized by country, so you might find ​your next travel guide right next to Indian literature.


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Persephone ​Books



Persephone Books is dedicated to reprinting works ​by mid-20th century female writers. Every book ​sports the same elegant grey cover, making it a ​minimalist’s paradise. The shop’s decor is as ​tasteful and refined as its literary selection.


Hatchards


Hatchards is London’s ​oldest bookshop, charming ​bookworms on Piccadilly ​since 1797. Every book ​here seems to carry a ​whiff of aristocracy, ​making you feel like you’re ​purchasing not just a ​book, but a piece of ​history.


London Review ​Bookshop


This bookshop is a haven for ​literary enthusiasts and ​foodies alike. The in-store ​café offers delicious cakes ​and treats, allowing you to ​indulge in both literature ​and culinary delights—a feast ​for the soul and the stomach.


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For a unique book-buying experience, visit ​this floating bookshop on Regent’s Canal. ​Word on the Water epitomizes romance and is ​perfect for literary dreamers who love to ​drift along the water. The owner’s dog ​often roams among the book piles, adding a ​touch of homeliness.


Gay's the Word

Gay's the Word


As London’s only LGBTQ+ specialist bookshop, Gay’s the Word offers a rich ​selection of LGBTQ+ literature and regularly hosts social events. The ​atmosphere here is like a rainbow-filled safe haven where everyone can find ​their story.


MagCulture


Nestled in the heart of ​Clerkenwell, MagCulture is a haven ​for independent magazine lovers. ​With a collection that spans the ​globe, you’ll find everything from ​avant-garde art and design to the ​latest in fashion and photography. ​Walking into this shop feels like ​stepping into a treasure trove of ​visual inspiration, where every ​magazine cover is a work of art ​and the layout is as stylish as ​its contents.



Perched on Broadway Market, Donlon Books is a quirky little shop specializing in art, ​photography, and culture books. The selection is unique and often includes rare and ​independently published titles. It’s the kind of place where you can discover hidden ​gems and unusual finds that you won’t see anywhere else.


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