Best London Bookshop: Welcome To Goldsboro Books

Discover London’s most beloved independent bookshop, nestled in  the iconic Cecil Court - known as the inspiration behind Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley.

Explore our popular collection of special editions,  collectibles and new releases. Our truly bookish team can’t wait to invite you inside our shop and help you to find your next favourite read.

Explore Our Independent London Bookshop Today

Who are we? We’re a small but mighty team, with a global fan base. We’re  proud to be the only bookshop in the world that specialises in signed, hardback first editions (as well as rare and collectibles).  Peruse our famous London bookshop shelves and you’ll find an exciting, hand-picked selection of books - from fantasy to non fiction, crime to LGBTQ+, and much more!

Goldsboro Books is also home of the legendary PREM1ER book club (the original book subscription box!) which gives readers early access to  incredible special edition page-turners - plus exclusive author content, giveaways and discounts they can use instore and online.

What our London bookstore customers say:

  • Where to find us:

    23-27 Cecil Ct, London WC2N 4EZ

    Opening hours:

    Mon-Sat 10.00am – 6.00pm

    Closed on Sundays

  • Contact our London bookshop:

    Tel: +44 (0) 20 7497 9230

    Email: enquiries@goldsborobooks.com

London Store

23-27 Cecil Court, London. WC2N 4EZ

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FAQs

Q: Do you have any rare books and collectibles?

As one of the most trusted rare book shops in London, you’ll find some truly remarkable finds adorning our bookshelves from some of the biggest names in writing. 

Q: What genres do you sell at your London bookstore?

Explore our London bookstore shelves and you’ll find everything from Historical Fiction to Crime & Thriller, Sci-Fi & Fantasy to Non Fiction, and much, much more! There is truly something for everyone at our popular bookshop in London. 

Q: Are all your books signed?

The majority of our books are hand-signed by the author in-store or they are special editions which have been hand-signed by the author at the printer’s warehouse or publisher offices.

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  • Fresh Ink: June 2026 Revealed

    Fresh Ink: June 2026 Revealed

    Rebecca McDonnell

    "Dirtpickers consumed me as I got lost in its lyrical language and pieced together its haunting narrative. Every sentence is a poem. One of those books that linger long after the last page...

    Rebecca McDonnell

    Fresh Ink: June 2026 Revealed

    "Dirtpickers consumed me as I got lost in its lyrical language and pieced together its haunting narrative. Every sentence is a poem. One of those books that linger long after the last page...

  • No Space Left

    No Space Left

    David Headley

    I was in France last week, standing in my library, which I have built for my books, and I had an immediate irritation. Not with the books I love. Never...

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    David Headley

    No Space Left

    I was in France last week, standing in my library, which I have built for my books, and I had an immediate irritation. Not with the books I love. Never...

    8 comments
  • PREM1ER: June 2026 Revealed

    PREM1ER: June 2026 Revealed

    Rebecca McDonnell

    Why We Chose Villa Coco for June's PREM1ER book. For June 2026, we wanted a novel that captures the essence of summer reading at its very best: transporting, joyful, and...

    Rebecca McDonnell

    PREM1ER: June 2026 Revealed

    Why We Chose Villa Coco for June's PREM1ER book. For June 2026, we wanted a novel that captures the essence of summer reading at its very best: transporting, joyful, and...

  • Crime Collective: June 2026 Revealed

    Crime Collective: June 2026 Revealed

    Rebecca McDonnell

    Why We Chose The Wrong Man We’re always searching for crime novels that feel fresh, addictive, and impossible to put down and The Wrong Man by Chris McDonald delivers exactly that....

    Rebecca McDonnell

    Crime Collective: June 2026 Revealed

    Why We Chose The Wrong Man We’re always searching for crime novels that feel fresh, addictive, and impossible to put down and The Wrong Man by Chris McDonald delivers exactly that....

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