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Over 3,500 books, each photographed by me,
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MY PICKS
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Oh William!
William finds out his mother had a daughter he never knew about, and his ex-wife Lucy goes along to Maine to help him look. Strout
£2.00
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All That Man Is
Nine men at different points in life, each somewhere in Europe and slightly out of their depth. Szalay won the Booker last year wi
£3.50
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The Inheritance of Loss
A retired judge lives in a crumbling house below the Himalayas with his granddaughter, while his cook's son scrapes by in New York
£2.00
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06 Nov 2026
Reading the classics
I am reading more of the classics and was looking for cheap reading editions. Came across strangebooks randomly and ended up buying 6 books at once. I like that the photos show the condition of the book extremely well. All arrived fast and in the condition listed in the website. Thank you!More →
05 Nov 2026
Got what I wanted
Managed to snag a book not available elsewhere except at a ludicrous price. Well done, Strangebooks.More →
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Bookish gifts
Prints I design and print here in Basingstoke, and handmade pieces from makers I love.
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FOR COLLECTORS
Rare treats
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NEWS & BLOG
From the bookshelf
News from the shop, reading guides and curious finds.
Book Donations
Got books to clear? StrangeBooks takes donations in any condition, damaged ones included. Free collection within about 10 miles of Basingstoke.
Read morePostage Increases
My postage charges go up on Monday 5 October, in line with Royal Mail. Small parcels £3.75, large letters £2.90. Free UK delivery over £15 is unchanged.
Read moreNever Miss Your Favourite Author Again
Tell me who you love to read and I'll email you the moment a book of theirs turns up in the shop.
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