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My experience has been that the second-hand bookshops have had thin times but nonetheless survive because of the internet. They tend to have a better selection
by amiga386 2y ago
My experience has been that the second-hand bookshops have had thin times but nonetheless survive because of the internet. They tend to have a better selection compared to charity shops, i.e. not just cast-offs of holiday novels and celeb bios. Shout out to https://www.tillsbookshop.co.uk/ https://www.tillsbookshop.co.uk/ and https://www.armchairbooks.co.uk/ https://www.armchairbooks.co.uk/
There has also been a growth in first-hand bookshops, especially specialists/curators (e.g. only selling sci-fi, only selling books by women, etc.) to distinguish themselves from the Waterstones and Blackwells of this world.
- colechristensen 2y agoI've noticed a few book stores which intermingle new and used stock and they're great. (it's obvious when something isn't new stock but it's all pretty good condition regardless)
- whartung 2y ago> only selling sci-fi Ah, memories of the late “A Change of Hobbit” in LA. A dedicated sci-fi/fantasy bookshop. I distinctly recall getting a towel signed by Douglas Adams during one of his signings, I may have met Ellison there once. Been a long time.
- jamiek88 2y agoI will give you literally all my money for that towel!! You lucky, lucky man, you hoopy frood. Please tell me you aren’t gonna say you don’t know where you towel is?