Book Folk – Independent Book Shop

Book shop Buxton

2 Scarsdale Place, Buxton, SK17 6EF

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About

Opening times: Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm, Sunday CLOSED.

Book Folk is an independent, family-run second-hand book shop located in Higher Buxton, where a passion for books and reading is at the heart of everything they do.

There’s nothing quite like browsing an independent bookshop. Explore the shelves, chat with knowledgeable staff, and discover rare gems you’ve been looking for.

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Extensive Range: The store boasts an impressive collection covering a wide range of topics including:

    • Travel, religion, psychology, and science
    • Occult, mythology, theology, and natural history
    • Crafts, cookery, local interest, and archaeology
    • Architecture, literature, biographies, and true crime
    • Sports, music, film/TV, politics, and history
    • American history, transport, well-being, spirituality, and so much more!

Something for Everyone: From classic and contemporary fiction, sci-fi, fantasy and horror to children’s books, graphic novels, manga and comics, there’s a something for every reader.

With a focus on supporting independent writers, new books by local authors are also available. Follow their Facebook and Instagram for updates on their latest arrivals.

Personalised Service: Hunting for a specific book? Book Folk will go the extra mile to help you track it down – just pop in for a chat and let them know what you’re looking for.

Vinyl Selection: Alongside books, Book Folk offers a small but curated selection of vinyl records: find soul, funk, hip-hop, indie, and classic rock as you head through into their fiction room. Records can be played and tested with permission from staff.

2024 Book Fairs: Book Folk has held regular book fairs this year at St Anne’s Parish Centre in Buxton. The final fair of 2024 takes place on Sunday, 27th October, from 10am – 4pm, featuring:

    • Antiquarian books, graphic novels, comics, and paperbacks
    • First editions and rare finds paperbacks
    • Free entry – the perfect way to spend a Sunday!

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