We sell second hand books to raise money for unity in the community a locally based charity. The first bookshop on this minitour of glasgows west end is voltaire. Once a home for horses, blacksmiths and workshops, otago lane is now also home to a record shop, vintage store, tea room and clockmakers workshop. Unity in the community bookshop, 118 langlands road, glasgow. The books are all in good condition and reasonably priced, the proceeds from sales also goes to charity. West end 14 woodlands 4 yoker 1 yorkhill 1 show more categorys. After many years dealing on the net and supplying the worlds vintage clothing traders, collectors and film industry, vintage guru are now selling direct to the public from their first. We are hoping to launch a new website in a few months time. I am looking for second hand book stores with a variety of topics like pop music, design, architecture, travel guides and japanese culture. Our bookshop can be found in the otago lane, a tiny bohemian pocket in hillhead, five minutes walk from the university of glasgow and kelvingrove park. Whether its a pristine high street chain or a secret secondhand aladins cave tucked away on a side street, glasgows book stores are a treasure trove full of literary gems many book shops especially those in more studenty parts of the city are much more. We have a large and ever changing stock of books on a wide range of subjects, with impressive scottish literature and history sections. Weve been providing people with a range of different books for the last 40 years, including students looking for an affordable book for their course or for people would simply like.
If youre looking for rare and second hand books from a range of categories and genres in glasgow, voltaire and rousseau are sure to have the perfect tome for you. 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. The oxfam bookshop at the top end of byres road just a few doors down from fopps westend store is brilliant for nonfiction books and has a great range of fantasy as well. Located hidden on a small lane just off otago street, thistle books is owned and run by robert dibble and is packed to the rafters with literary delights, an impressive selection of sheet music and a wellstocked history section with a. We sell secondhand books to raise money for unity in the community a locally based charity. The shop cat is also very helpful and the owners are relaxed and easygoing and give shoppers plently of time hours to browse. It is the longest established secondhand bookshop in glasgow and is chock full of second hand and antiquarian books on every. Vintage and preloved glasgow is known as a shoppers paradise, but not only does the city have big high street brands and stunning malls, its also a place thats ideal for vintage shopping and discovering second hand treasures. The first entry in our bookshop spotlight series is the west end treasure trove that is thistle books. We have an extensive collection of books for sale on a number of subjects.
Second hand books bought and sold thistle books has been operating in glasgow s west end since 1998. This offbeat edinburgh bookshop has a huge, wide ranging stock of secondhand and antiquarian books. Edinburgh books has been a landmark for book lovers for more than twenty years. In the meantime you are welcome to browse our pdf catalogue. This shop has a very ecclectic selection and is just full of books. You can even hand the books back in once youre done reading them. With such a large community of students, academics and other wellread residents living in the west end, its little wonder byres road has such a large and excellently stocked second hand. Reserved books must be collected by the date arranged or they will be put back on sale.
Vintage and preloved glasgow is known as a shoppers paradise, but not only does the city have big high street brands and stunning malls, its also a place thats ideal for vintage shopping and discovering secondhand treasures. The first bookshop on this minitour of glasgows west end is voltaire and rousseau. Nae borders books is a great little bookshop in govan, glasgow. We are particularly proud of our wellstocked scottish, art, and antiquarian sections. Our bookshop is located at the top of byres road, in the heart of glasgow s west end. Edinburgh books edinburghs largest secondhand bookshop. Bookshop find casts new light on foundation of sciaf bbc. Mar 09, 2020 the bookshop was smaller than id expected.
Aug 31, 2014 the first entry in our bookshop spotlight series is the west end treasure trove that is thistle books. With over 30 years experience in the business, we cater for all types of readers. Theres nothing better than stepping into a book shop. Although it doesnt specialise in french or foreign literature, it has an impressive secondhand collection of books from a variety of subject areas to explore. Looking very spiffy after their refurb, the new look oxfam bookshop is fit to retain their place in every west enders heart. Full of character and steeped in history, this little book shop is a glasgow institution. We have a large selection of quality books, in categories ranging from uptodate academic subjects to high quality fiction. Mcintyre building university avenue glasgow g12 8qq, scotland tel. Free presbyterian bookshop free presbyterian church of. Located a few blocks away from byres road and the west end, this is an excellent secondhand bookshop, well organised both into sections and alphabetically. You can find general second hand books or even rare collectables on their shelves. It is the best source of second hand music scores that i have come across. One of the best 2nd hand bookshops in britain, the books appear to be sprouting from booktrees within the shop. The entrance to the shop leads to a small room in which every book is.
We have a diverse collection of quality titles and unusual treasures around 40000 of em last time we counted. Bookshop find casts new light on foundation of sciaf bbc news. Ask for a free quote from bookshops listings near you. The iron spiral staircase draws your eye as you come in the door, and they stock beautiful antiquarian folios that you would be unlikely to come across. The 10 best bookshops in edinburgh the edinburgh reporter. A bookshop in govan raising money for a local glasgow based charity. Nov 27, 2015 one that came top of the list was the aptlynamed voltaire and rousseau bookshop on otago lane north in the citys west end. The shop is located on otago lane, just a short walk from kelvinbridge underground station. This stylish book shop is based in glasgows west end among coffee. After many years dealing on the net and supplying the worlds vintage clothing traders, collectors and film industry, vintage guru are now selling direct to the public from their first shop on byres rd in the west end of glasgow. At thistle books we sell second hand books and offer a book finding service for our customers. Thistle books has been operating in glasgows west end since 1998.
Six glasgow book stores you need to check out this summer. Voltaire and rousseau booksellers secondhand books. Free presbyterian bookshop free presbyterian church of scotland. A chance find in a glasgow secondhand bookshop throws new light on one of the key individuals behind the foundation of the scottish catholic international aid fund. A lovely independent bookstore, tucked away in the west end.
They have a great selection of books, dvds comics etc. Offering a large range of secondhand books as well as fair trade cards, food and gifts, our. Youll find a good selection of classics, contemporary fiction, biographies, nonfiction, cds, dvds, computer games. It really doesnt feel like a second hand bookstore at. 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. Established in 1986, we are familyrun bookshop based in glasgow. Glasgow retro and vintage shops, charity shops glasgow west end. These days peoples tastes are wide and varied and so is the stock on our shelves. Bookshop in cannock, find a bookshop and learn everything about books. Formerly known as west port books, it was saved by the skin of its teeth from becoming yet another cafe in 2006. One that came top of the list was the aptlynamed voltaire and rousseau bookshop on otago lane north in the citys west end.
A tour of glasgows eclectic mix of independent bookshops, one treasure trove at. Voltaire and rousseau bookshop, glasgow yasmine rose. Milngavie bookshop 37 douglas street, milngavie, glasgow, g62 6pe, 0141956 4752. If you would like to place an order please contact us by phone or email. Unity in the community bookshop, 118 langlands road.
Independent bookshops in scotland books the guardian. We buy and sell second hand books, and offer a book finding service for our customers. Excellent second hand bookshop in the centre of glasgows west end. A secondhand book mecca located in glasgows west end, thistle books is. From retro glamour to granny chic the city is awash with eclectic vintage stores. Caledonia books on great western road is the place to start your exploration of the west ends secondhand bookshops. Nov 29, 2015 a chance find in a glasgow second hand bookshop throws new light on one of the key individuals behind the foundation of the scottish catholic international aid fund. Voltaire and rousseau bookshop, glasgow yasmine rose reads. Welcome to mixed up records in the west end of glasgow. Especially good on scotland, history and politics, it also has an impressive range of shelves devoted to fiction, and a lot of pelican and penguin editions.
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. Five secondhand shops every frugal glaswegian needs to visit. It has a charming atmosphere and that characteristic bookshop smell. Home to some of the worlds finest records at affordable prices. However, from the second week in september to end of october we are unable to reserve books as the bookshop is extremely busy.
The bookshop is bigger than i expected with thousands of books so if you plan on visiting, give yourself plenty of time to rummage. Despite the name, the books are all in excellent condition, categorised carefully and beautifully. Find a book gusrc gusrc glasgow university students. Voltaire and rousseau books glasgows oldest secondhand and. Glasgow university students representative council.
Good music comes in many styles and genres and the mixed up ethos has always been to bring our customers the best of everything. Bent books is a secondhand bookshop that has been an icon of the vibrant west end community in innercity brisbane for 24 years. The oxfam bookshop at the top end of byres road just a few doors down. At thistle books we sell secondhand books and offer a book finding service for our customers. Sep 30, 2011 theres also a very cute black labrador to add to that aspirational west end vibe. Our bookshop is located at the top of byres road, in the heart of glasgows west end. Tucked away in glasgows west end, the hyndland bookshop.
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