SECOND-HAND

Est. 1992

BOOKSTORE

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BOOKS BOUGHT AND SOLD

Every book has a story, and

every story deserves a second chance

NEW ARRIVAL

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The Niche in Competition and Evolution

£22.50

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The Textile Mill Engine

£10.00

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Cinemas of Newcastle

£10.00

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More Last Days of Steam in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

£6.50

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Cecil Aldin: The Story of a Sporting Artist

£40.00

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VINTAGE & RARE EDITIONS

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STAFF PICKS

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Back to Beginnings

£5.00

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Banned in the U.S.A.: British Films in the United States and their Censorship, 1933–1966

£15.00

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The Sound of Water

£5.00

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Reasoned Freedom

£6.00

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Australia in Asia: Comparing Cultures

£35.00

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Quotes of

Wisdom

from the Pages

“The secret is to renounce nothing, cling to nothing, enjoy everything and allow it to pass, to flow.”

Book Title: The Way to Love by Anthony De Mello, S.J. Anthony
Price: £4

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SPECIAL OFFER

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The Copper King: Thomas Williams of Llanidan

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The Copper King: Thomas Williams of Llanidan

£8.00 £10.00

The Honourable Artillery Company, 1537–1987

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The Honourable Artillery Company, 1537–1987

£22.00 £25.00

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Wallace Stevens and Literary Canons

£30.00 £35.00

Confidence & Self Love Workbook for Women: Real Ways to Love Yourself, Increase Your Self-Worth and Be Confident in Who You Are

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Confidence & Self Love Workbook for Women: Real Ways to Love Yourself, Increase Your Self-Worth and Be Confident in Who You Are

£5.00 £6.00

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A Portrait of Prestbury

£8.00 £10.00

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WHAT OUR READERS SAY

"This is one of the best bookshop I’ve ever been to. Prepare to spend some time sifting through books but it’s totally worth it. The only issue is the pricing is all over the place. I kept finding books marked £5, but then finding the exact same book in the same condition for £3. So the pricing seems totally random. You’ll find some great bargains and some that are really overpriced. But worth exploring"

— AJ.
"Absolutely brimming with books. Not hugely convenient if you've got a specific book in mind but full of treasures if you love to browse. They had some beautiful leather bound books tucked in a corner at the back. My only issue would be the books on the floor - makes it a bit difficult to navigate without treading on the merchandise. Definitely worth a visit for any book-lover."

— ButterflyZo.
"Recently moved to the area and first time ever popping into the store! Might I just say wow! This place is incredible it really is the sort of place you neeed to spend a good hour plus to look around! Had a proper nosey around the whole selection (sometimes a bit difficult to look at stuff due to there just being so much). And managed to fine a couple of early edition Le Corbusier books which I had been after awhile!"

— Zak Infanti.
"I think I have just found my new second home! The best secondhand bookshop I’ve been in in years."

— Alan Newland.
As a traveler, I am always looking for unique experiences, and Moss Books is a gem! The collection is charming, and it feels like stepping into another world. I even found a book in my native language, which made me feel at home.

— Ana T., from Portugal
"I've never seen a book store quite like this one, I would say this place is heaven for book enthusiasts. It has pretty much anything you can think of, and if the bottom floor loaded with books isn't enough, then there is plenty more upstairs. The staff are friendly and prices are good. There is so much to this place, words could not describe, I honestly would say it is worth visiting especially for those who love to read."

— Samuel Marsden.
"Fantastic place. Loved it. Both me, the wife and the kids found lots of books to buy and the girl behind the counter was very friendly. Will go back soon."

— Peter Raposo.
"Great for browsing but hard to find specific authors due to shelves being double stacked and only vaguely in alphabetical order. Best to put some time aside for a visit."

— Steve Barge.
"Pretty sure books hold the ceiling up. An incredible place, how is it possible for one shop to have so many books? Well worth the pilgrimage for any true book lover. Also, if you do Creative Writing at UoG you can often find books you’ll need for the course that have been donated by former students. The best book shop ever."

— Chloe Hodgkinson.
"A jam packed book fest! Loads of gems here. You just have to find them. Very pleased with my purchase. A beautifully bound wild flowers of Britain book"

— Ollie Hobbs.
"Great shop, reasonably priced, good service, helpful staff, all in all a great place to loose an afternoon. Often times books of a particular genre will be on sale so it's worth coming back to, particularly because of the variety they offer, with a refreshing cycle of new books being donated too this is a worthwhile and charming bookshop. Worth leaving the high street for."

— Oliver Oakley.