Indie Oxford Bookstore Guide

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We are spoilt for choice with the amazing bookstores we have in Oxford.

Here’s Independent Oxford’s bookstore guide so you know exactly where to go.

Mostly Books

Mostly Books

Located in Abingdon, this award-winning bookshop offers an excellent range of books, greeting cards, gifts, and children’s toys.

No matter what book you are looking for, they can order any book that is currently in print and even help you trackdown books that are not.

Curio bookshop Oxford

Curio Books

Love a second-hand bookshop?

Downstairs at Common Ground, you will find Curio, a secondhand bookshop and cultural space. It exists to connect people with meaningful literature at affordable prices and to offer a unique space for events with a creative and cultural focus.

Visit the Curio Books website

The Story Museum

The Story Museum

Whether you are looking for a book or a book-themed gift, The Story Museum has you covered.

They are well-stocked with classic stories as well as all the latest exciting releases from your favourite authors, including graphic novels, picture books, poetry, myths, and legends. The shop also has a dyslexia-friendly section, plus an array of board books, toys, and clothes.

Visit The Story Museum website 

Caper book shop front Oxford

Caper

A welcoming space, great for families and the community.

Located in East Oxford, Caper is a family bookshop, events, and activity space with great books for all ages, interesting workshops and creative activities, author events, and more.

Head over to the Caper website

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Jason Brown

Based in Kiddington, Jason brown is a children’s author and illustrator.

His love of science fiction, fantasy, and cryptozoology has inspired both his written and illustrated work. Jason’s self-published children’s book, Carl Loft and the Oover Monster, was successfully funded on Kickstarter.

Visit Jason Brown’s Etsy shop

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