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We are an independent boutique bookshop in the seaside village of Mumbles within sight of Oystermouth Castle. Nestled in the corner of Swansea Bay, Mumbles is a vibrant community and gateway to the outstanding Gower peninsula.

Listed in Wales Online Top 50 Best Independent Shops in Wales!

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We offer a broad range of carefully selected books from timeless classics to exciting new reads, plus the best choice in local books. Our passion for books is shared through our personal recommendations and first class customer service.

Alongside the packed bookshelves, we stock exclusive gifts for all tastes and pockets, distinctive cards, and selected stationery.

Take a look at what we offer through our website and pop into the shop soon!

Latest News

Still with the Music – the autobiography of Sir Karl Jenkins

Just arrived – a limited number of signed copies of the autobiography by Swansea-born composer, Karl Jenkins, recently honoured with a knighthood. Copies will be on sale at the performance of The Armed Man by Ariosa Choir, Saturday 19th September at All Saints Church, Mumbles. It promises to be a wonderful evening in celebration of a very special man and his outstanding achievements! SIGNED COPIES NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SHOP – ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST

BLACK APPLES OF GOWER by Iain Sinclair

New publication for July 2015, Iain Sinclair retraces the footsteps of his childhood on the blue grey roads, and green clifftops of Gower. A superbly illustrated memoir of our much loved landscape. We are delighted to be hosting the Gower launch of ‘Black Apples of Gower’ with Iain Sinclair on Wednesday 9th September 7pm at The King Arthur Hotel, Reynoldston. See our events page for details.

Mumbles Marvellous Weekend 2015 – 31 July-3 Aug

This year’s Mumbles Marvellous Weekend takes place from Friday 31st July – Monday 3rd August. In the grounds of Oystermouth Castle and the weekend includes live music, opera, food stalls, silent disco and much more. Cover to Cover are selling tickets for the festival including all day tickets for Saturday and Sunday. Saturday – Meet author and broadcaster Eddie Butler. At 1pm Eddie will be talking about his latest Book The Head of Gnozo Davies. …. Read More

GO SET A WATCHMAN by Harper Lee – Worldwide publication 14th July

Reserve a copy in advance £14.99 special price, plus free canvas bag for first 10 reserved. We are very excited about this new book from Harper Lee, released 55 years after it was originally imagined. GO SET A WATCHMAN returns to the characters of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. The young girl Scout, is now a grown woman who returns to visit her father, Atticus. She finds herself grappling with personal and political issues in attempting …. Read More

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