Established in 1963, David's Bookshops are located in Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City, only a few minutes' walk from the railway station in the heart of Letchworth Town Centre. There is ample parking nearby. As the World's first Garden City, Letchworth is a particularly attractive town, with much to offer visitors.
We stock a wide range of books and guides on the area's past and present. At the new, combined Book & Music shop we are confident that you will find the most comprehensive range for many miles. We stock over 50,000 books on two floors, and a wide range of of maps, including every OS Explorer and Landranger.
We stock a wide range of books and guides on the area's past and present. At the new, combined Book & Music shop we are confident that you will find the most comprehensive range for many miles. We stock over 50,000 books on two floors, and a wide range of of maps, including every OS Explorer and Landranger.
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We stock over 50,000 books on two floors, a wide range of maps and children's books and over 15,000 second-hand and antiquarian books. If you have good quality books to sell, please contact us by email or telephone before bringing them in. We host a full programme of author events, both in the shop and at large local venues.
David's Music are looking for a part-time sales assistant to join our team. A rare and exciting opportunity to work in an independent record shop in the heart of the community. We're looking for someone who is as passionate about music as we are, engaged in current releases and hungry to learn more.
Owner of David's Books, Music & Cafe. Paul sources nearly all the new, bargain & remainder books, as well as the secondhand and antiquarian books. He also runs the events programme. Liz owns David's along with Paul, and manages the new and busy cafe. She enjoys working with the friendly cafe team, and making sure the cafe provides the very best locally sourced fresh food, and wonderful rich coffees.
All schools qualify for a discount on the publisher's price (except in vary rare cases), which varies depending on the type of book and the quantity you wish to order. We are happy to provide quotes or to discuss our standard discounts with you, please ask for Melanie Butt or Paul Wallace. Librarians and teachers - you are very welcome to choose books from our shelves and we will invoice and deliver at a standard discount of 20%.
Reviews (12)
Ellen Sc
Jan 05, 2022
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Easy Steve
Dec 06, 2021
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I’m a big advocate of online shopping but there’s nothing that comes close to going into a traditional bookshop which has very knowledgeable staff which are extremely attentive. The vast range of books from used to the latest releases is amazing in this independent store. The store has been at the heat of the local community for many years and will continue to be for many years to come.
Ed Small
Nov 16, 2021
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Amazing book shop that isn't just a book shop. I pick up Pokemon cards, League Battle Decks and TCG accessories from here and I also buy Citadel paints and models too. Prices for Pokemon TCG are slightly over the normal price but I put that down to it being a small independent shop. I would like it if they stocked Vallejo paints.
Helen Waring
Oct 28, 2021
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Oh my goodness. What an absolute gem! You could get lost in here - for days, never mind hours. Where to start, it’s everything a good bookshop should be: a treasure trove, hidden nooks and crannies, places to browse, read with your kids, rekindle a love of anything book related, organised but in a way that draws you in ever deeper and through a constantly changing stream of genre.
But David’s bookshop is on a whole other level: signed copies from notable authors in using Steven Fry and Anthony Horowitz. Lots and lots of second hand books: children’s books from my childhood, recent copies
But David’s bookshop is on a whole other level: signed copies from notable authors in using Steven Fry and Anthony Horowitz. Lots and lots of second hand books: children’s books from my childhood, recent copies
Sammy Mendel
Oct 21, 2021
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David's really is special. It's not unusual for me to mention I'm from Letchworth to someone and they'll say, 'Oh, I love the bookshop there'. Although they do great community events, make excellent coffee, and sell a solid range of music and boardgames, the second-hand section upstairs is probably my favourite thing about the place.
Vivienne Bolt
Oct 18, 2021
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Shona H.
Oct 15, 2021
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Jason & Dawn Kedzuch
Sep 12, 2021
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David Hull
Aug 27, 2021
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Witold Leonowicz
Aug 18, 2021
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Condescending assistant.
I asked an assistant if I could take the shrink wrapping of a book so I could see inside. Strangely, she did not want to allow me to take off the wrapping. I explained that I could not possibly buy the book unless I was able to look inside and see the contents. She then became very condescending and rude. The cashier then explained that the assistant was the girlfriend of the manager - I really can't see the relevance of this.
In a bookshop that is held in such high regard in the community, I was staggered at the attitude of the staff and I hope this was a one-off experience
I asked an assistant if I could take the shrink wrapping of a book so I could see inside. Strangely, she did not want to allow me to take off the wrapping. I explained that I could not possibly buy the book unless I was able to look inside and see the contents. She then became very condescending and rude. The cashier then explained that the assistant was the girlfriend of the manager - I really can't see the relevance of this.
In a bookshop that is held in such high regard in the community, I was staggered at the attitude of the staff and I hope this was a one-off experience
Lucie Flint
Feb 05, 2021
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Elena Pascanu
Dec 09, 2020
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