Much Ado Named One of the Best!

We were thrilled to be included on a list of the best browsable bookshops in the UK, published by the impeccable (obviously!) The Times on 10 January 2024.

We feel honoured to be included along with the other six shops, all of which are wonderful havens for book-lovers. Click here to view the on-line article

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Browsing fiction.jpg — One of the most enchanting independent bookshops in the country

- Condé Nast Traveller

Books by Post

Can’t make it to the shop in person? Our website offers a few books that we especially like, with our own personal touches – gift wrapping, tea, and a poem added to make receiving our packets a pleasure.

Have a look - click here!

Ordering In-print Books

We can order most in-print books and have them delivered to your door. Supply-chain issues mean that they come direct from our distributor, so we can’t offer the kind of presentation we’d like. But we’re happy that we can at least supply some good reading! Learn more by clicking here.

On the Radio

Click here to see the books we’ve been chatting about with Clive Mellor on SeahavenFM Radio

YouTube Author Chats

We’ve saved a number of Zoom chats with authors, including Jacqueline Wilson, Merve Emre, and others - Click here to see the range!

Events and workshops

We love getting people together to enjoy learning new skills, to share thoughts about books or to expand their horizons.

We have an active calendar of workshops and events. Some are held in our first floor craft workshop and meeting room; some are help off-site.

From talks by the likes of Bill Bryson, Jacqueline Wilson and Salley Vickers to workshops by leading creatives, you’ll find opportunities to stretch yourself - and to enjoy the pleasures of books, crafts and good company!

Learn more . . .