Persephone Books

As you walk along the tree lined street, you feel a real sense of charm and history. It’s proudly independent and I paused at the windows of a florist then shops that temptingly sold artisan cheese and wine. Maybe some of its allure comes from the fact that Dickens used to hang out in this area too. Nestled in amongst this magic is the famous grey shopfront of Persephone Books. This bookshop is no stranger to being photographed and it frequently tops the lists of most-beautiful bookshops. (Is it normal to fan girl over a shop? Asking for a friend.)

Inside is just as delightful as the outside. It’s small yet warm and welcoming, the books shared between shelves and being stacked on tables alongside vintage posters on the wall. Call me a romantic, but when you’re in this bookshop it really feels like the people behind it care. One of the things I really loved were the short personalised notes written under each book giving you a tiny snippet of what to expect. It’s small, thoughtful touches like this that sets them apart. Each book that’s in Persephone Books has been chosen because it’s beloved and, more than anything, a bloody good read.