Ain’t Saint Candles

New Cards & Gifts

LOVE these prayer candles, new in from @aintsaintco!

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Books

A plethora of choice

BOOKS

We've a vast array of books, and if you're struggling on what to read next, we love to help.

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Kids

a dedicated floor

KIDS

Upstairs is our childrens space, filled with books, games and snuggly reading corner.

We host events

Gifts

locally sourced

Gifts

We've a gorgeous selection of games and gifts, many of them produced by local artists.

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Cards

a fine selection

Cards

Whatever the occasion we’ll have a card with beautiful wrapping to suit your needs.

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We can order almost any book for collection in store within 2-4 working days!

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New Books in Store

We're constantly updating with new books...

Hedgewitch by Skye McKenna

We read a proof of this fab middle-grade book last year and we're really excited that it's now out in paperback. Step into the magical world of...

For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy on My Little Pain

For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy On My Little Pain by Victoria Mackenzie is a wonderful book, both epic and intimate, about grief, trauma, and the...

Tyger by SF Said

Have you see the fantastic Tyger by SF Said? It’s a beautifully illustrated novel for middle-grade readers (and grown-ups too, children’s books are for everyone!).

The Satsuma Complex by Bob Mortimer

Bob Mortimer’s debut novel, The Satsuma Complex, out this week! Lots of signed copies in stock, along with free satsumas. I do love Bob Mortimer.

The Golden Mole by Katherine Rundell

The world is more astonishing, more miraculous and more wonderful than our wildest imaginings. In this passionately persuasive and sharply funny book, Katherine Rundell tells us how and why.

Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez

This is an addictively dark, insidious story of demonic communion and macabre ritual set during Argentina’s military dictatorship.

Hardback Bookstack 2022

So many brilliant books out at this time of year, my bookstack would be a mile high if I put them all in. Come and see what else we’ve got in!

Lost & Found by Elizabeth Garner

Lost & Found is Elizabeth Garner’s own retelling of fifteen treasured folk tales that have nurtured, sustained, terrified and enthralled her in equal measure.

The Genetic Age by Professor Matthew Cobb

Before I was a bookseller I spent 12 years working at The University of Manchester alongside some brilliant academics, including Professor Matthew Cobb.

Egyptian Myths

Strong work from Dorling Kindersley with this gorgeous new collection of Egyptian Myths.

Trixie Pickle: Art Avenger by Olaf Falafel

A laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure featuring Trixie Pickle, the Banksy of her school. Trixie loves art and hates bullies – and so decides to become an Art Avenger,

Summer Reading for 2022!

Another gorgeous load of paperbacks in this week, excellent summer reading ahoy, and some of them are even signed as an extra treat!

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