London, United Kingdom
84 Highbury Park, Highbury East
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+442076868388
Love this shop! Staff and owners are always happy to give suggestions for new books to read. Really friendly and helpful. Great gift ideas. Always happy to order any books in and very quick to respond to queries. Click and collect is really easy and shop feels safe and clean when it has been allowed open. Highly recommend this bookshop!
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Small with just an amazing selection of books and the people who work there adore the books and have great advice. So friendly and a great neighborhood unpretentiousness vibe :) ah and a lovely little coffee shops inside with seating inside and out
I did a quick a collect. It was efficient (very quick email response) and book being deliveries. Would do again. Email order and store collection is a great way to supper small businesses in lockdown
Ink@84 is the embodiment of a beautiful yet unpretentious indie bookshop. Having moved to London only last month, I am thankful to have been able to find this hidden gem that preserves a friendly neighbourhood bookshop feel, unlike London Review Bookshop or Libreria, which despite being other favourites of mine, are not exactly the most down-to-earth or relaxing experiences, due to their emphasis on an intellectual rather than wholesome vibe. The staff present during my visit was accommodating without being overbearing, and made sure that sanitation practices were enforced in order for visitors to browse through the collection. The collection is varied and excellently curated, from bestselling favourite works like Normal People to less mainstream yet still influential contemporary authors such as Sayaka Murata or poignant and current essayists like Jia Tolentino, I could tell that there was a lot of thought put into the collection of fiction and non-fiction works, though with an emphasis on contemporary literature. Cookery and even skincare books were also on display to cater to the more specific readers. I would definitely recommend a visit to this bookshop if you seek a true independent bookshop experience in London.
A model for all independent bookshops I have travelled around London to see Independent bookshops and each has a different character. I assume it exudes the qualities of the people in the area. This is one of my favourite for the following reasons. 1. It is cosy. The books are well spaced and there are places to sit and quietly enjoy looking at a book, with a coffee, before you buy. The lighting is perfect. It is clean and sectioned so that you have quiet areas to peruse a book or two. 2. There is an amazingly good collection of books for all ages. There is a corner where children can sit and enjoy a book as well. They also appear to sell some cards and toys for children. 3. The staff are very helpful and happy to answer any questions. 4. A true community bookshop. There were lots of signs about local activities and activism. Including one against Sainsbury's locating nearby. Well done! I prefer these independent bookshops to any others so I admit I am biassed. However if you enjoy being around books as I do then this is an ideal spot for you.
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