Best Book Stores in Hackney

“Borders is such a treat to visit, their selection is excellent and their staff are really helpful and knowledgeable - love having the Cafe on-site”…

“Such a good range of books, especially those outside of the mainstream line. Nice quaint atmosphere and helpful staff.”…

“Whenever I want a book, this is where I go! The employees are all professional and very polite and helpful. I am a highschool tutor and every year I”…

“Huge range of stationary, mags and cards and gifts. Great Lotto outlet and I can top up my Metro Card while there. They do have some groceries and a”…

“You can sell and buy books here at good prices. Their fantasy and sci-fi selections are pretty good. For a very small shop they manage to pack in a”…

“Friendly staff who greet you by name when you walk in, there are no long ques at this post office and have all your postal supplies. Parking is”…

“Fantastic Second-hand Bookshop. All stock (well, virtually all stock) in perfect condition. The lady who runs (or at least used to!) would always make”…

“This bookseller is amazing. They stock everything from old sci-fi, to literature, to non-fiction. In a post-book world (if you believe the Kindle”…

“I have been shopping at Pegi Williams Book Shop since I was in primary school, and that's a really looong time ago. They have a great selection of”…

“This Oxfam bookshop is really cool. Lots of great books and the staff here are always really friendly. Like to come in and have a browse when down”…

“My daughter went there the other week to collect her unibooks. Much cheaper than what the university sells. Have a wide range of uni books.”…

“This store is my go-to place for cards. They have an amazing range, and during seasonal holidays, such as easter or christmas, their cards are always”…

“Not the cheapest second-hand books in town, but some of the best range and quality. Great for collectable and out-of-print items and always good for a”…

“This place is my go-to for stamps, metro-card recharges, and other odds and ends. A bonus is that they have a good range of stationery and cards. The”…

“Walked into this store to get some stationery and was blown away by the size of the store and the set out. It has everything you can imagine, from”…

“This newsagency has one of the best ranges of magazines around - lots of international publications hard to get elsewhere. Also a great range of cards”…

“For a small bookstore (relative to most Angus & Robertson's) they have a pretty good range. If they don't have a book in stock they are always more”…

“Nice newsagency with all the usual things. I was in and out quickly with my paper. Served by a friendly staff member. ”…

“I liked this place when I first came here. They didn't have what I was looking for, but I don't think anyone would have it as it's a recent”…

“One stop shop in the Station arcade near the escalators. Well lit, and has everything you could want re cards, magazines etc. Staff are friendly. Down”…

“This lovely little nook is a haven for lunchtime browsing! A great range of gifts as well as standard newsagency fare. A little pricey, but perfect”…