The Best Bookshops in Brighton: Here’s the List!

Adrika Singh

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Bookshops in Brighton

There are fewer greater pleasures in life than reading a good book. If you are a student studying in Brighton and looking for bookshops in the city then we have five bookshops to suggest to you that sell diverse collections like best sellers, new releases, debut novels, exclusives, rare and collectable, and whatnot! And not just books, some of these bookshops are passionate about hosting events and forming book groups – a chance for you to meet fellow bibliophiles. So let’s begin exploring each one of these!

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Kemptown Bookshop
Waterstones
Goldsboro Books
City Books
Books For Amnesty

1. Kemptown Bookshop

The Kemptown bookshop in Brighton was opened 50 years ago and has three floors containing a wide range of genres both for adults and children. An online ordering service for books is also available. The bookshop is also passionate about hosting regular events for local authors and writers; and if you are someone who likes being part of book groups near your student accommodation in Brighton then you can be a part of Kemptown’s bookshop groups, held twice a month. The bookshop also sells premium stationery, and children’s toys and games.

How To Reach

Opening Hours

DaysTimings
Monday to Saturday9:00 to 5:30 PM
Sunday10:00 to 4:00 PM

2. Waterstones

Waterstones is located by Brighton’s gorgeous Clock Tower and has a collection of five floors of beautiful books. They have a separate floor for fiction and graphic novels and a specialist academic department. If you are someone who enjoys a delicious cup of coffee amongst bookshelves then there is a great cafe on the third floor. There is also a huge section of stationery and gifts that sells books accessories, journals, postcards, calendars, diaries etc.

How To Reach

Opening Hours

DaysTimings
Monday to Saturday9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sunday11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

3. Goldsboro Books

Goldsboro Books has a huge collection of best sellers, exclusives, debut novels etc. The bookshop located in Ship Street aims to “interest and inspire book lovers” and also has a store in London at Cecil Court. The different genres available here include adventure, crime, drama, horror, travel, poetry, and non-fiction, among others. The bookstore was started by two friends and book collectors, David Headley and Daniel Gedeon in 1999 and ever since has become an admired bookshop in Brighton. This beautiful bookshop deserves a visit!

How To Reach

Opening Hours

DaysTimings
Monday to Friday10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SundayClosed

Also Read: Discovering the Literary World: 5 Fascinating Bookshops in Birmingham

4. City Books

City Books, founded and run by Paul and Inge Sweetman, spreads over two floors and is located on Western Road in the Brunswick area of Brighton and Hove. The shop was shortlisted twice for the national ‘Independent Bookshop of the Year Award’ and won the Muddy Stiletto award for Best Bookshop in Sussex in 2018. It has also been voted ‘The Best Shop in Brunswick’ by the locals. The bookshop is also popular among the students living in accommodation in United Kingdom due to its lively literary evenings. The genre of books available here includes humour, biography, autobiography, poetry, history and politics, and many many more.

How To Reach

Opening Hours

DaysTimings
Monday to Saturday9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Sunday11:00 AM to 4:30 PM

5. Books For Amnesty

Books For Amnesty is a beautiful little pink bookshop located on Sydney Street. The bookshop is popular among locals and has been serving its regular customers since 2007. The bookshop has a welcoming vibe – due to its colourful decor and wonderful volunteer team, and has a wide range of books across different genres like contemporary fiction, social sciences, art, poetry, drama, history, and children’s books. You’ll also find a great collection of secondhand books here. The bookshop also accepts collections and donations, so find some time from your schedule to visit this store for a noble cause.

How To Reach

Opening Hours

DaysTimings
Monday to Saturday11:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sunday11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Also Read: Exploring Literary Treasures: 6 Charming Bookshops in London

FAQs

Which bookshop in Brighton keeps secondhand books?

Books For Amnesty located on Sydney Street has a great collection of secondhand books.

What are some good bookshops in Brighton?

There are several amazing bookshops in Brighton like Waterstones, Kemptown Bookshop, City Books, and many more.

Is there any bookshop in Brighton that stays open on Sundays?

Yes, Books For Amnesty, City Books, and Kemptown Bookshop stay open even on Sundays.

This blog was all about the bookshops in Brighton. The above-mentioned bookshops are some of the best in the city and are admired by the locals. Take some time from your schedule and visit these bookshops for a beautiful literary evening. 

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