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13 Independent Bookshops in South London Delivering Incredible Reads

13 Independent Bookshops in South London Delivering Incredible Reads

It’s important now more than ever to show your local independent businesses some love during lockdown to make sure they don’t suffer during this pandemic. We’ve compiled a list of our favourite independent bookshops you can support and find an incredible read to snuggle up with at home! If you don’t see your favourite indie bookshop on this list and still want to support them, we’d recommend using Hive as a small percentage of their book sales goes straight to indie bookshops.

7 Intriguing Things To Do in Clapham in March 2020

7 Intriguing Things To Do in Clapham in March 2020

Whether it’s discovering a quirky independent store, dancing the night away or even attending a painting class, Clapham has all this and more, especially during March 2020. Clapham is an up and coming hub of entertainment and excitement, and in this list we have it all, whether you’re looking to let off some steam or somewhere to have some down time. So, check out these 7 intriguing things to do in Clapham in March 2020!

7 Best Bookshops in Lewisham Borough For a Peaceful Moment

7 Best Bookshops in Lewisham Borough For a Peaceful Moment

Reading a book is the perfect activity no matter the temperature: whether you curl in your favourite spot inside, or find a scenic park to read one more chapter. These bookshops that we love in Lewisham borough are for those moments when you are looking for some peace and quiet.

5 Brilliant Bookshops in Lambeth Borough To Find Your Next Read

5 Brilliant Bookshops in Lambeth Borough To Find Your Next Read

Books are a unique and special way to connect with people, where you can value a new friendship by sharing a favourite book. Supporting independent bookshops are so important in South London communities, appreciating the hard work these business owners put in to giving you fresh and exciting stories. Here’s our 5 favourite bookshops in Lambeth Borough!

8 Bookshops Of South London

8 Bookshops Of South London

If you’re against the rise of the international book-sellers and want to make a difference, this is for you. Independent bookshops are a sacred haven for book lovers, who can spend hours perusing the shelves and soaking up the atmosphere. Not to mention the person behind the counter giving recommendations is a book lover too, not just a Saturday job teen or an anonymous Amazon reviewer (choosing to believe the one star reviews or the five star reviews is a minefield we have all faced). Or maybe you aren’t a bookshop lover (yet), but you’re interested in the hype. Either way, South London has something to offer.

Balham Literary Festival

Balham Literary Festival

From the 8th-11th June, Balham will play host to the second Balham Literary Festival, produced by Dulwich Books. The event will feature talks from numerous different writers, and is going to be hosted at the Grade-II listed Bedford Pub. The talks will explore numerous different themes relevant to those that call Balham home, and even further afield, and there will also be a pop-up bookshop at the pub all weekend.

7 Independent Bookshops In South London To Get Lost In

7 Independent Bookshops In South London To Get Lost In

Run your fingers along their spines, cast your eyes up and down the shelves, flick through the pages and sit cross legged on the floor engrossed in the words resting in your lap. Escape the dull, uniform, needlessly clean chain bookshops that are a stalwart part of any high street or soulless shopping centre. South London has its fair share of independent bookshops where hidden treasures can be found, prices are right and the shelves hold countless stories to lose yourself in.