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Our online store

Every book in our stock at the shop also lives here on our website. It means that you can browse from the comfort of your armchair and order by phone, email or social media message for collection from the shop or delivery by post.

The shop

While we offer a variety of ways to buy your books, we particularly like to see you in the shop. We love to chat about books and are happy to advise and to source those we may not have.

Bookshop.org

Our new storefront at Bookshop.org allows you to source from hundreds of thousands of books and buy through us for postal delivery. It is a wonderful asset to help keep small shops like ours in business.

See our upcoming events

See our upcoming events

Axminsterโ€™s own book and gift tokens

Loyalty card

How our loyalty scheme works

New at the Archway

New books we like the look of and think you might too

Pre-orders

There are many books published in a year … but a few stand out. You know you will want them as soon as they arrive, and it makes good sense to pre-order. If you order those books from us you can secure discounts and we will sometimes be able to supply copies signed by the author.

News

6 days ago

Archway Bookshop
With the Olympics coming up fast, I thought Iโ€™d share with you this amazing book- this is a wonderfully illustrated book, chock full of information for children! What a great keepsake! ..#childrensbooks #childrensbook #olympic #Paris2024 #sportsforkids #childrensnonfiction ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Archway Bookshop
We are so excited to let you know about our next event! Joanne Burn has written several books and is joining us to discuss her most recent release- a historical novel set in Lyme Regis. To read more about the event and book a ticket, visit the link in our Linktree ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป or you can call into Archway to book. ...#authorevent #authorevents #booksigning #booksigningevent #axminster #lymeregis #lymeregisdorset #fossilhunting #MaryAnning ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Archway Bookshop
Fans of the Satsuma Complex will be pleased to hear that Bob Mortimer has a new book coming in August! We have a limited number of SIGNED special editions available so if you would like to preorder a copy before the release date then you can do so by using the link in our bio ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป๐Ÿ”— or you can come to the shop and speak to us there! ...#comingsoon #bobmortimer #comingsoon2024 #newfiction #newfictionbooks #fictionbooks #fictionwriter #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Archway Bookshop
Bookshop.org books of the month! Enjoy 10% off through May if you purchase either of these amazing books AND support independent bookshops in the process! Use our link to shop: uk.bookshop.org/shop/archwaybookshop...#CuratedByHumans #BookshopDotOrg #BookshopsNotAlgorithms ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Archway Bookshop
Exclusive signed editions of the new Skandar are available in Archway- only a limited number available so be quick! This one is going to be popular ๐Ÿ˜ ...#skandar #childrensbooks #childrensfiction #AFSteadman #newbooks #fantasyfiction ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

Archway Bookshop
Richard Osman fans! Iโ€™m sure you are already aware that there is a new series coming on 12th September which is very exciting ๐Ÿ˜ If youโ€™d like to preorder a copy ready for release day, we have exclusive editions available at a reduced price of ยฃ20.00. To order one, you can use the link below or pop into the shop. archwaybookshop.co.uk/product/9780241608364/ ... See MoreSee Less
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