The Pan Bookshop

This is one of the nicest, quietest bookstores I have ever been to. Great selection of modern and classic fiction, artbook section etc. The staff are really helpful, happy to order for you in advance, or advise you of publishing date etc. Its so refreshing being in a bookshop where the staff know about books, care about books and it's not just all about 3 for 2 deals. I always notice that they have lots of signed copies of new fiction.

This is a brilliant independent bookshop, and they are few and far between. The staff clearly adore books, which is a good start and know release dates for new titles by heart. The store has lots of special editions and signed copies of books. It is, quite simply, a wonderful place to spend an afternoon.