BOOKS

44 reviews

20 Maxted Rd, London SE15 4LF, United Kingdom

www.books-peckham.com

+447709117224

About

BOOKS is a Used book store located at 20 Maxted Rd, London SE15 4LF, United Kingdom. It has received 44 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 stars.

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Hours

Monday11AM-6PM
Tuesday11AM-6PM
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday11AM-6PM
Sunday11AM-6PM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of BOOKS: 20 Maxted Rd, London SE15 4LF, United Kingdom

  • BOOKS has 5.0 stars from 44 reviews

  • Used book store

  • "Phenomenal"

    "Without a doubt my favourite bookshop in London! Pete is super knowledgable and runs this joint with a heart of gold and zero regard for market value – he truly wants you to get a bargain at an affordable price, and you're guaranteed to find something fascinating"

    "Easily one of the best secondhand bookshops in London"

    "Looking through the stacks and stacks of books in no particular order was very pleasant"

    "The shelves aren't organised, but I've realised later that I prefer it that way because you start paying attention to books you wouldn't normally look for"

Reviews

  • James Bacon

Phenomenal. This is a wonderful book shop and hot bed of Zine activity. I was delighted by the quantity of really good books in such a small space, obviously curated for the literary minded, bibliophiles and book geeks, from dust jacketed penguins to ace doubles, all the best type of works, for the inquisitive and book hunter alike, it's a well stocked shop. Further delight was Peter who runs the show, quietly working away keeping shelves filled, but when I asked for a given author, knew where they were immediately. The zine selection here is astounding with two walls and a number of display stands just for Zines. Picked up The Books Review of Books and was impressed, a cracking read. Open at selected times Thursday to the weekend - it's wonderful.

  • Alasdair Milne

Without a doubt my favourite bookshop in London! Pete is super knowledgable and runs this joint with a heart of gold and zero regard for market value – he truly wants you to get a bargain at an affordable price, and you're guaranteed to find something fascinating. Excellent for fiction/art/anomalies and a clued in selection of the best zines.

  • David Jenkins

Easily one of the best secondhand bookshops in London. Hours erratic but if you join on Instagram you’ll find out when it opens at the start of each week. I’ve never been without buying at least one book... Graham Greene, Balzac, Jack London, David Foster Wallace, Junichiro Tanizaki, Thomas Pynchon, Doris Lessing... only £2/3 each.

  • R Mac

Looking through the stacks and stacks of books in no particular order was very pleasant. The whole place radiated a love of literature and creativity. An authentic experience not often found.

  • Raul Ramos

The shelves aren't organised, but I've realised later that I prefer it that way because you start paying attention to books you wouldn't normally look for.

  • CF908

A great book store with a friendly service too . Be prepared to do some hunting around , some gems to be had here ***** CF

  • Francis Martin

It's pretty simple really. It's in the name: BOOKS. If you like books, you'll like BOOKS. It really is that simple.

  • unionworkeruk

Great varied selection and good prices. Many good finds for left book collectors. Hours a bit erratic though !

  • Steve Dempsey

Great for a rummage with all kinds of books, magazines and comics, all with friendly prices.

  • MC Barnes

Always so excited to see what great finds are brought in! Unbeatable prices. :)

  • Chloe H

Great little find! So many incredible books to discover ❤️

  • Gizem Alemdar

Love going to this place. Always finding good surprises.

  • Paul 'Pablo Rouge' Lepper

Real olde traditional feel. Will definitely go again

  • Hazel Robinson

Tiny little shop but full of interesting stuff

  • Alexander James Crawford

Always interesting finds and staff are lovely

  • Peter Bromley

Coolest collection of zines in South London

  • Lynne Privett

Crammed full of great books. Very friendly.

  • Tommy Brentnall

I have bought books here and will buy more

  • Dominic Burke

Good spot - lots of gems, well priced.

  • David Jones

Small but jam packed with books.

  • K-Ink Peckham

Great selection and good vibes

  • Aidan

Bought a bookhere

  • Jack Jeans

best books ever

  • alex beausire

Lots of books

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Joyous place

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