Ever wonder where the Queen gets her books from when she fancies a read? From here, that's where!
Photo credit: Hatchard's
In the. business since 1797, this illustrious bookshop has not one, not two, but three royal warrants!
Photo credit: A Tale of Two Cities
The fact that Oscar Wilde was a patron, automatically makes it hallowed ground for me. Add to that the wonderful atmosphere it has, and it's a non-negotiable stop whenever I'm in London. Yes, I love Waterstones for sheer volume and variety, but you really cannot beat the rickety (in the best possible way!) stairs and seemingly endless little rooms that Hatchard's has.
Photo credit: PaulaSHx
All the people who work there really know their stuff; they are a veritable fountain of bookish information! In terms of their website, I always enjoy looking through their VIP (Very Important Publications!) section to see which recently published books they consider worth reading, as well as their general recommendations. Also, the little book bags they sell are also pretty sturdy!
Incidentally, Hatchard's is also next to another store that's part of the select group that holds a royal warrant: Fortnum & Mason! So you if you need a well-deserved break after an exhausting bit if book hunting, you can go there and have a tea or coffee. Look at the photo below. Do you see that little thing on the left of the coffee cup? That, my friends, is a teeny tiny ice-cream cone. Yes, that's right. A tiny ice-cream. With every coffee. Just go there already!
Incidentally, Hatchard's is also next to another store that's part of the select group that holds a royal warrant: Fortnum & Mason! So you if you need a well-deserved break after an exhausting bit if book hunting, you can go there and have a tea or coffee. Look at the photo below. Do you see that little thing on the left of the coffee cup? That, my friends, is a teeny tiny ice-cream cone. Yes, that's right. A tiny ice-cream. With every coffee. Just go there already!
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