Five great bookstores on Charing Cross Road in London
Discover our top picks for the book lover.
The world’s first purpose-built bookshop
Foyles
If you’re looking for a top independent bookstore in London, look no further than Foyles on Charing Cross Road, London’s legendary booksellers row. Foyles was acclaimed as the world’s first purpose-built bookshop when it opened over 100 years ago. Today you can browse more than 200,000 titles.
In the book trade for more than fifty years
Henry Pordes Books Ltd
The well-known antiquarian Henry Pordes has been dealing in second-hand books for over 50 years. The store is run by Francesco Ponti and Rita Servidio, and all the staff are passionate book lovers.
Political stories
Bookmarks
Bookmarks is Britain’s premier socialist bookstore, with titles ranging from radical kids to the black struggle.
For the comics fan
Gosh! Comics
For the dedicated fangirl or boy, Gosh! Comics carries a range of graphic novels that will make your eyes pop out of your head. Pow!
From bargains to rare collectors' gems
Any Amount of Books
Whether you’re looking for a rare signed first edition or just a second-hand paperback, Any Amount of Books will probably spread across 6.5km of heaving shelves.