London Review Bookshop

Established by the long-running London Review of Books, an independent literary magazine featuring articles and essays structured as book reviews, the London Review Bookshop is a favourite among both readers and authors.

The London Review Bookshop was established in 2003, more than 20 years after the founding of its parent magazine. Twenty years later, it is considered an integral part of cultural life in the city, thanks in part both to its varied offer and its venue.

The former encompasses a selection of 20,000 titles that include both global literary classics and brand-new contemporary releases. Whether you’re in search of books on history, politics, cookery, science or other topics, the London Review Bookshop aims to provide the right answer, reflective of the London Review of Books’ distinctly intelligent yet unpretentious character.

A couple of times per week, the Bloomsbury bookshop hosts authors from different walks of life, including celebrated writers, in its makeshift auditorium. Check their website to see upcoming debates, readings, film screenings and more.

As for the venue itself, the welcoming modern establishment now also includes a cake shop that has quickly gained a dedicated fanbase. Offering cakes and other treats, as well as hot drinks, and boasting an outdoor area, the café is a convenient spot for an impromptu book club chat or writing those tricky first pages of your new novel.