Bookcase
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A sprawling secondhand bookshop spread across multiple floors, Bookcase is known for its vast and eclectic selection of used books, including antiquarian titles, graphic novels, vinyl, and sheet music. The shop’s labyrinthine layout features rooms leading into more rooms, with shelves stacked from floor to ceiling. A café serves food, including soup and cakes, with scones among the treats. The space has undergone recent tidying and refreshing while retaining its treasure-trove feel. Visitors often remark on the sheer volume of books and the time it takes to explore them all.
Customer Reviews
Absolutely incredible bookshop, a book lovers second heaven. They have any book you could ever possibly want. Three floors full of second hand books in every condition. There's rooms going off of rooms going off of rooms, a labrynth of crammed bookshelves all for good prices. There's a cafe that does food and drinks with friendly staff. The staff as a whole are super helpful and friendly. 100% couldn't recommend more.
This shop has the most amazing selection of books ive ever seen. Moreover, the building itself simply oozes character, and the way tge books are all organised makes it truly like stepping into an Aladdin's cave. Super helpful staff too - this shop is a must-do if you are in Carlisle.
The most amazing, spectacular, treasure trove of secondhand books, graphic novels, vinyl, and sheet music you could ever wish to explore. Every room and space is packed with shelves and stacks of books from the cellar to the 3rd floor. There are plenty of chairs dotted around to sit and check out whatever you're interested in. Loyalty card available for the avid reader. Even if you don't really do books, do pop in for a look as you are likely to be surprised with what you find. The building itself and the staircase are worth a gander. The staff are truly amazing. They know where everything is, so if you've not got the time to hunt out what you're looking for, just ask. You can also find a good range of new locally published books by local authors on sale. There's disc zone parking nearby and a pay and display car park to the rear. It's also only a short walk from both train and bus stations. For new books, you pop to the bottom right of the building to Bookends, and if your searching has made you hungry or thirsty through the back of Bookends, you'll find the Cakes & Ale Café where indoor and outdoor seating is available.
