Best London Bookshop: Welcome To Goldsboro Books

Discover London’s most beloved independent bookshop, nestled in  the iconic Cecil Court - known as the inspiration behind Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley.

Explore our popular collection of special editions,  collectibles and new releases. Our truly bookish team can’t wait to invite you inside our shop and help you to find your next favourite read.

Explore Our Independent London Bookshop Today

Who are we? We’re a small but mighty team, with a global fan base. We’re  proud to be the only bookshop in the world that specialises in signed, hardback first editions (as well as rare and collectibles).  Peruse our famous London bookshop shelves and you’ll find an exciting, hand-picked selection of books - from fantasy to non fiction, crime to LGBTQ+, and much more!

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.

What our London bookstore customers say:

  • Where to find us:

    23-27 Cecil Ct, London WC2N 4EZ

    Opening hours:

    Mon-Sat 10.00am – 6.00pm

    Closed on Sundays

  • Contact our London bookshop:

    Tel: +44 (0) 20 7497 9230

    Email: enquiries@goldsborobooks.pro

London Store

23-27 Cecil Court, London. WC2N 4EZ

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FAQs

Q: Do you have any rare books and collectibles?

As one of the most trusted rare book shops in London, you’ll find some truly remarkable finds adorning our bookshelves from some of the biggest names in writing. 

Q: What genres do you sell at your London bookstore?

Explore our London bookstore shelves and you’ll find everything from Historical Fiction to Crime & Thriller, Sci-Fi & Fantasy to Non Fiction, and much, much more! There is truly something for everyone at our popular bookshop in London. 

Q: 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 hand-signed by the author at the printer’s warehouse or publisher offices.

Journal & Events

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  • Glass Bell Award - SHORTLIST 2026

    Glass Bell Award - SHORTLIST 2026

    Rebecca McDonnell

    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...

    Rebecca McDonnell

    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...

  • Fresh Ink: November 2026 Revealed

    Fresh Ink: November 2026 Revealed

    Rebecca McDonnell

    Why We Chose Hope House by Joe Bond for Fresh Ink, November 2026 “A rare, brilliant, generous, bighearted book that mines hope from the darkest and most difficult human experiences.”—...

    Rebecca McDonnell

    Fresh Ink: November 2026 Revealed

    Why We Chose Hope House by Joe Bond for Fresh Ink, November 2026 “A rare, brilliant, generous, bighearted book that mines hope from the darkest and most difficult human experiences.”—...

  • PREM1ER: November 2026 Revealed

    PREM1ER: November 2026 Revealed

    Rebecca McDonnell

    For November 2026, we wanted to choose a novel that would bring something completely different to the PREM1ER collection: witty, original, wonderfully eccentric and utterly absorbing. Peck & Peck by...

    Rebecca McDonnell

    PREM1ER: November 2026 Revealed

    For November 2026, we wanted to choose a novel that would bring something completely different to the PREM1ER collection: witty, original, wonderfully eccentric and utterly absorbing. Peck & Peck by...

  • New Doors, New Readers, the Same Goldsboro

    New Doors, New Readers, the Same Goldsboro

    David H Headley

    On 27 August, I will be in Kuala Lumpur with Daniel to officially open Goldsboro Books’ first international shop. Even now, writing those words feels extraordinary. Goldsboro has travelled a...

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    David H Headley

    New Doors, New Readers, the Same Goldsboro

    On 27 August, I will be in Kuala Lumpur with Daniel to officially open Goldsboro Books’ first international shop. Even now, writing those words feels extraordinary. Goldsboro has travelled a...

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