London - Shopping - Books
Yet another Kentish Town Gem - which makes me wonder, has Kentish Town got the best high street in London with its collection of random and brilliant independent shops? Anyone know any other goodys out there?
Anyway, back to the Owl. It's a lovely and well put together independent bookshop. It's not huge by any stretch - but it has a great and carefully put together selection of new books in every category you could think of mixed in with some wisely chosen old favourites and a sprinkling of old titles you'd never have thought of.
It's got a great atmosphere in there - very relaxing and a little like stepping back in time to gentler days, as you potter through the tatstefully selected cards and near genius DVD section which basically is what I wish my DVD collection looked like but doesn't....
Served by some knowledgeable and very friendly staff - the last time I was in they were talking in a lot of detail to two 10 year olds about various different options once you have read all the Harry Potters. These same staff will also more than happily advise you if you are a bit older than 10 and also order anything they haven't got in for you.
Go on - give the Owl a visit, go and spend your money with them and no Amazon or Waterstones and keep an institution going.
Check out my review of Owl Bookshop Ltd - I am scottishwolf - on Qype
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