Independent Bookshops & Literary Corners of Bristol

Join your host, Terence Williams, on a six‑stop journey through Bristol’s literary undercurrent — the independent bookshops, reading spaces, and creative hubs where stories are found, shared, and celebrated. Each featured shop has a live website and address, so listeners can visit or explore further. Places featured: Storysmith Books Website: storysmithbooks.com Address: 236 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1JD Highlights: Curated fiction, non‑fiction and children’s selection; in‑store café and regular literary events. bookhaus Website: bookhausbristol.com Address: Unit 4, Rope Walk, Wapping Wharf, Bristol BS1 6ZJ Highlights: A radical, thoughtful indie shop with a focus on politics, small presses, and community events. Stanfords (Bristol) Website: bristol.stanfords.co.uk Address: Corn Street, Bristol (in the historic market district) Highlights: Travel, maps, guidebooks, literary works; part of Bristol’s heritage of exploration through books. Gloucester Road Books Website: gloucesterroadbooks.com Address: Gloucester Road, Bristol Highlights: Independent shop with contemporary curation, local author support, community energy. The Small City Bookshop Website: thesmallcitybookshop.co.uk Address: Church Road, Redfield / East Bristol Highlights: Community hub, broad selections in adult & children’s titles, author events and local focus. Max Minerva’s Marvellous Books Website: maxminervas.co.uk Address: Henleaze, Bristol (plus Portishead branch) Highlights: A cozy neighbourhood bookstore with a wide range of stock and personality.