Brighton Bookshop: Welcome to Goldsboro Books

Looking to find your next captivating read or collectible book? You’re in the right place. Find our independent Brighton bookshop on 22b Ship Street. Step inside and enter literary heaven, where our friendly and book-passionate team will help you discover your next favourite read.

The best independent bookstore in Brighton? Our customers think so!

A small but mighty team, with a global fan base, we are proud to be the only bookshop in the world that specialises in signed, hardback first editions (as well as rare and collectibles). Browse our Brighton bookshop shelves and you’ll find an exciting, hand-picked selection of non-fiction and fiction books,  including our LGBTQ+ shelves and a local author section. 

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.

Brighton Team

  • Isabel

    Brighton Bookseller

  • Phil

    Brighton Bookseller

What our Brighton bookstore customers say:

  • Where to find us:

    22b Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD

    Opening hours:

    Mon-Sat 10.00am – 6.00pm

    Sun: 11.00am - 5.00pm

  • Contact our brighton bookshop:

    Tel: +44 (0) 127 377 0606

    Email: brighton@goldsborobooks.com

Brighton Store

22b Ship St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1AD

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Current popular books  in our Brighton store

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FAQs

What genres do you sell at your Brighton bookstore?

On our bookshelves you’ll find an array of both nonfiction and fiction books. Our fiction specialities include: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Crime & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction and much more. 

Do you have any collectibles?

Absolutely! We specialise in rare and collectible books. Visit our shop and you’re sure to find something special, from Agatha Christie to Ian Fleming and much more. We’re always adding rare books to our shelves (not all of which feature on the website) so do come visit us as you never know what literary treasures you might uncover… 

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 signed by the author at the printer’s warehouse or publisher offices. 

Journal & Events

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  • Glass Bell Award - SHORTLIST 2026

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    Glass Bell Award - SHORTLIST 2026

    Goldsboro Books is delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Glass Bell Award, celebrating six exceptional novels chosen from a long list of twelve outstanding books. This year's shortlist...

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