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No Alibis is an Independent Bookstore based in Belfast. We have been selling books on Botanic Avenue, within the Queen's Quarter, for almost 25 years. We are a community bookshop. We are a general bookshop with a particular interest in children's books, Irish literature, history and politics, the humanities and, of course, mystery fiction.
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Sally C.
Dec 18, 2021
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Oct 13, 2021
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Sep 29, 2021
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Roddy Cowie
Sep 21, 2021
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Aug 28, 2021
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Martin Flynn
Jul 09, 2021
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A few weeks ago I ordered a book to be delivered from No Alibis. After a while it hadn’t shown up. I spoke to a lovely girl on the phone who passed me to the owner who assured me it had been sent. He checked my… details and pointed out that I lived about ten miles from his home and then said he would personally deliver a copy. I said this was out of the question and I called to Botanic and picked up a copy myself instead. I came home from holiday tonight and the original copy was waiting for me which I will now return for re-sale to No Alibis. Support your local bookshop!
Viv AtPCG
Dec 08, 2020
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Jun 02, 2020
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May 28, 2020
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May 18, 2020
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Apr 21, 2020
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Caroline O. Gorman
Apr 03, 2020
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Hilary Leathem
Jul 10, 2019
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This is an extraordinary gem of a bookshop. Came to Belfast for some meetings as well as to get away from the doldrums of campus life in Chicago, and am so pleased this place exists. An amazing, carefully curated selection of books, and a staff with the warmth and friendliness of the Midwest. I bought two beautiful poetry pamphlets (one by Paul Muldoon), and a few other books. Their mystery and poetry collection can't be beat (and a lovely cup of tea). Don't miss this little bookshop!
Sheila Ryan
Sep 15, 2018
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My Favourite bookstore. Come up from Dublin just to shop here. Fantastic selection of books and run by wonderful people who actually read books! Have never gone wrong with recommendations. Staff are incredibly kind and welcoming, they will offer a cuppa when the kettle goes on and you can tell they love books. So different to huge impersonal bookstores or the dreaded Amazon. Shop here and support this wonderful bookstore.
Stevie M.
May 20, 2016
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I must admit, I don't usually go in to book stores, when I am going to buy a book I usually head straight to Amazon but today after having breakfast in the Botanic area I was walking back to my car and I thought I would call in to No Alibis to see if I could pick up a book I had been recommended by numerous colleagues.
On entrance No Alibis seemed cluttered and I couldn't immediately locate the section I thought the book I was looking for would be in. It certainly wasn't as clear as the Amazon search results. Anyway I struggled on and eventually came across the 'business&apos
On entrance No Alibis seemed cluttered and I couldn't immediately locate the section I thought the book I was looking for would be in. It certainly wasn't as clear as the Amazon search results. Anyway I struggled on and eventually came across the 'business&apos
Lisa B.
Mar 14, 2016
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Ciara S.
Jun 06, 2015
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Brilliant bookstore and another place I've to thank my brother for introducing me to. No Alibis deal mainly in crime fiction, mysteries, thrillers and American books. However I have spotted some great art books in store too (Irish and American artists). It's a pleasure to visit as due to the rise of Amazon and Kindles there are so few independent book shops left. There's nothing better than a rummage through a great bookshop. Although I've never been to one I hear No Alibis host some great events which include author book signings, readings and talks.
Jules S.
Dec 11, 2014
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The selection of books available in No Alibis is criminal. See what I did there, it's a specialist crime book shop, and it is awesome!
Crime fiction is my thing, and this is like Mecca for me. Unlike the big chains who may have a section with a few James Patterson on a table, this place is a buffet where you just don't know where to start. The owners are on site, and their knowledge and passion is infectious. They also hold events both in store and off site such as readings with authors and even music gigs.
I cannot stress enough what a great wee place is, and if you even like reading
Crime fiction is my thing, and this is like Mecca for me. Unlike the big chains who may have a section with a few James Patterson on a table, this place is a buffet where you just don't know where to start. The owners are on site, and their knowledge and passion is infectious. They also hold events both in store and off site such as readings with authors and even music gigs.
I cannot stress enough what a great wee place is, and if you even like reading
Qype User Declan
Sep 06, 2013
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Robbie B.
Sep 10, 2010
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No Alibis is Northern Ireland's only specialist crime bookstore. They are based on Botanic Avenue, in the centre of Belfast.
They specialise in crime fiction and American studies publications. If you are looking for a novel, book or publication in the crime genre e.g. true life or fictional crime stories, thrillers, whodunits, mysteries, police and detective stories then then you have come to the correct place.
If you are looking for American studies books, both factual and fiction, then No Alibis is the major clue in resolving your search. Their bookstores offer everything that you would
They specialise in crime fiction and American studies publications. If you are looking for a novel, book or publication in the crime genre e.g. true life or fictional crime stories, thrillers, whodunits, mysteries, police and detective stories then then you have come to the correct place.
If you are looking for American studies books, both factual and fiction, then No Alibis is the major clue in resolving your search. Their bookstores offer everything that you would
Geraldine D.
Jul 29, 2010
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Ok so, No Alibis is a bookshop but it's a bookshop with a difference. The owner is such a nice man who chats happily to each person and makes each person who walks through the door feel welcome and not in a 'I'm watching you, you wee thief kinna' way. He will chat, advise and suggest... if you want, or leave you to browse if he feels that vibe from you.
They hold a great mixture of local authors such as Seamus Heaney as well as a large collection of crime fiction, popular fiction and children's books. I picked up a few little basic alphabet books for my nephew in here
They hold a great mixture of local authors such as Seamus Heaney as well as a large collection of crime fiction, popular fiction and children's books. I picked up a few little basic alphabet books for my nephew in here
Judith C.
Jul 29, 2010
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Ever read a book by Colin Bateman called Mystery Man? Well, basically it's about a man from Belfast who owns a bookshop called No Alibis...that specialises in crime books...sound familiar?
Clearly, Bateman has taken his inspiration from this little bookshop on Botanic Avenue, and who can blame him?
Bookshops by their very nature are full of character (as anyone who's watched Black Books will attest to!), and No Alibis is no exception. Other reviews are right when they say the staff could use some customer service training, but that's not what a bookshop is about. I think I&apos
Clearly, Bateman has taken his inspiration from this little bookshop on Botanic Avenue, and who can blame him?
Bookshops by their very nature are full of character (as anyone who's watched Black Books will attest to!), and No Alibis is no exception. Other reviews are right when they say the staff could use some customer service training, but that's not what a bookshop is about. I think I&apos
Conor K.
Jun 23, 2010
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I love independent book stores! I'm not sure if it's an unhealthy obsession with the show black books or that it's just such a rare sight these days.
No Alibis book store is something special. They say themselves that they specialise in crime literature and are your one stop shop if that's what your looking for, and their right. But what I love so much about this store is the events they host.
No Alibis often plays host to singer song writers, poets and authors in the evenings, where you can sit in an amazing place and enjoy artists that wouldn't be seen in the regular
No Alibis book store is something special. They say themselves that they specialise in crime literature and are your one stop shop if that's what your looking for, and their right. But what I love so much about this store is the events they host.
No Alibis often plays host to singer song writers, poets and authors in the evenings, where you can sit in an amazing place and enjoy artists that wouldn't be seen in the regular