Old & New Books for Readers and Collectors
Whether you like to curl up with a page-turner and a cup of tea, or if you’re a dedicated book collector looking to add to a collection, we’re worth a stop when you’re in East Sussex.
This website is a work in progress, and we hope that soon it will be able to offer you the chance to browse a selection of our books.
But however nice the website might be, it can’t match our shop’s feel – visitors often tell us they want to move in, because it reminds them of a home instead of a shop – a home lined with thousands of wonderful books.
Whether it’s a novel by a new author garnering terrific reviews or a classic edition of an old favourite, we hand-pick every book in the shop.
Sections include:
- A wide variety of books by and about the extraordinary Bloomsbury Group, whose Sussex home is nearby
- A range of fiction and literature
- Art books, with an emphasise on typography and book design
- Crafts books (with a stack of old books given away free with some of our favourites, giving crafters material to work with!), including the marvellous Canadian magazine Uppercase
- UK History and Topography
- Foreign History and Travel
- Thinking About Things – featuring a range of opinions and thoughts on a variety of topics, from ancient philosophers to modern morals
- Fine press books, including volumes from Fleece Press, Incline Press, Inky Parrot and others
- And much more!
Our antiquarian and rare books are housed in the barn, and are not available for browsing except by prior appointment – click here to contact us.
Our services don’t stop at offering a rich selection of books. We offer free gift-wrapping; world-wide posting; and our own gift certificates to help solve your gift-giving challenges!
With comfortable chairs for browsers and well-organised sections, the shop is a book-lovers dream come true. Not everything is for sale, though; you’ll find yourself tempted to browse our own scrap books filled with articles and tidbits, and we have blank books available so customers can share their thoughts about favourite books and volumes best avoided.
If you’re a collector or simply passionate about an author and you’re looking for something special, click here to get in touch with us about your wants.
If you’re a reader hoping for some help sorting out the dross from the treasures, click here for some advice designed to help you find just the right book for your next read.
And no matter what your interest, plan to stop by our shop so you can browse thousands of books, relax among other book-lovers, and find some unexpected treasures! Click here for hours and directions.
