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Clapham Books

Clapham Books & Herne Hill Books

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We are an independent book shop in the heart of Clapham. We offer a great handpicked selection of titles including Fiction, Children's, Art Books and Politics & History. We host many events - in the last few years, we have held events with Thiago and Ana de Moraes, Sarah Baker, Marion Coutts, Frann Preston-Gannon, Alice Lickens, Rebecca Wait, Katy Darby, Will Self, Tom Pollock, James Dawson, Nick Papadimitriou, Anna Raverat, Chris Salewicz, Jenny Landreth, Laura Amos from the Dessert Deli, Colleen Laybourne-Smith, the Liars' League and Southbank Poetry magazine, and have also hosted successful launches for Erin Lawless' The Last Train Home and Simon Gough's The White Goddess.

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We are a small but perfectly formed independent Bookshop in Station Square, Herne Hill. We offer a superb range of new books from varying genres. Expect old classics tightly squeezed in with the latest releases.We also offer next day ordering and out of print titles upon request.

  • 020 7998 1673
  • shop@claphambooks.com
  • 289 Railton Road
    London
    United Kingdom
    SE240LY
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We are an independent bookshop near the Old Town, Clapham. We offer a sensational hand-picked selection of new books including fiction,children's & art books amongst other genres. We also offer next day ordering, out of print and US titles sourced and a calm, friendly environment for browsing and considering!

  • 020 7627 2797
  • shop@claphambooks.com
  • 26 The Pavement
    Clapham Common
    United Kingdom
    SW4 0JA
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Our Locations

  • 289 Railton Road
    London
    United Kingdom
    SE240LY
  • Closed Monday
    Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 4pm
  • 26 The Pavement
    Clapham Common
    United Kingdom
    SW4 0JA
  • Closed Monday
    Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm
    Sunday: 12am - 6pm

Upcoming Events

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21st - 25th May 2019

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Summer Celebration with Jayne Joso

Summer Celebration with Jayne Joso reading from her two wonderful novels My Falling Down House and From Seven to the Sea.

Sat 17th August 6pm

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London Undercurrents

London Undercurrents will be reading from their new collection.

Thur 15th August 7pm

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Contact Us

  • 020 7627 2797
  • shop@claphambooks.com

Please fill out our contact form below and we will get in touch as soon as possible!

Customer Reviews

There are so many interesting books here…they have a wide selection of new and old titles. The staff is kind and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this bookshop!
Daniel ElliottCustomer
Daniel Elliott
If I’m in Clapham I always find myself drawn up the high-street to this shop. As soon as my feet come through the door, my bank balance knows it’s in trouble! It’s well laid out with clear sections, and it’s not overcrowded.
Evelyn AdamsCustomer
Evelyn Adams
I don’t know any other bookshop in the area with so extensive collection of books. You can find bestsellers, graphic novels or classic books – they just have everything. The staff is very helpful and extremely knowledgeable.
Riley ColesCustomer
A wonderful little bookshop filled with hidden gems. I look in most times I walk past and almost always find something to tempt me.
Gerard EarleyCustomer
Thank you Clapham Books. Nice little independent shop with someone behind the counter who knows about the things they are selling
Luca CarraroCustomer
The staff at this bookshop are very knowledgable and accommodating. It's a small shop but they will order in the book you're after if they don't have it in stock.
Jim HillCustomer
This is an excellent small bookshop. With helpful staff. When I say small, I actually mean tiny. When I say staff, I mean one bespectacled bloke. Doesn't take away from it's excellence though
Oliver GiliCustomer
Interesting selection of books and good gift cards. Rarely walk past and don’t buy something.
Peter HemingwayCustomer
A small independent book shop. Good selection for the size, helpful staff who love books..
Jessica OsorioCustomer

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