Welcome to The Book Nook

Multi-award winning Independent Children's Bookshop

The Book Nook is a specialist independent children’s bookshop with a breadth of knowledge regarding children's books. We stock a diverse range of inspirational, inclusive and quality children's books for all ages which we sell to schools and families across the world. With our child-friendly café, regular story times, amazing author events and a pirate ship to play in, we're the perfect place to visit. Come and see for yourselves!

Book Nook logo by Sophy Henn

Latest News and Reviews

‘The Super Sunny Murder Club’ Edited by Serena Patel and Robin Stevens and Illustrated by Harry Woodgate

Reviewed by Aysha‘The Super Sunny Murder Club’ Edited by Serena Patel and Robin Stevens and Illustrated by Harry Woodgate‘The Super ...

The Beanstalk Murder: A Giant-sized Murder Mystery by P.G. Bell reviewed by Aysha aged 14

Anwen, a meadow-witch, witnesses a Giant falling from the sky and destroying her village of Old Stump completely. When she ...

Mission: Microraptor by Philip Kavvadias, reviewed by Oliver (12)

When two school friends go on a school trip to the Alps, little did they realise that they were about ...

When I Feel Red by Lily Bailey, reviewed by Emily (14)

‘When I Feel Red’ is an inspiring story about April, a 12-year-old girl, who is animal mad. If she isn’t ...

Not just for children's books

If you can't find what you're looking for or would like recommendations and that personal touch, give us a call on 01273 911988. We can order any book currently in print, both children's and adult's, and arrange delivery or collection, with free delivery in Brighton and Hove. We love to chat about books and we can't wait to hear from you.

Alternatively you can still support us through our Bookshop.org store. Bookshop.org is an ethical and fun way to shop online while supporting your chosen Independent Bookshop. Every time you visit Bookshop UK to shop and browse books you help us and all the independent bookshops who are members, keeping the high street alive and giving you a socially conscious online shopping experience. Find out more here.