Nomad Books first opened its doors in 1990 and has evolved with the changing needs of our customers ever since. We invite you to explore our website to discover all that we have to offer. Better still, come in and spend time in our lovely shop.
The beautiful main room is full of recommendations to inspire you and our children’s section is spacious and comfortable. Our staff love to talk about books and are here to help you find the perfect one.
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by Naoise Dolan
£8.99
Very Sally Rooney-esque but also very much her own style, Dolan’s debut novel is funny, sharp and extremely readable. Set in Hong Kong, we see the lives of the rich bankers through the eyes of Ava, an Irish foreign language teacher. Perceptive and pleasingly socialist, this quick-witted book is a great read.
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by Chloe Gong
£8.99
A Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s gangster-run Shanghai about star-crossed exes from rivalling gangs who must work together to stop a monster from terrorising their city. What more could you want?! Beautifully written with a heart-wrenching ending that will have you both grabbing for the tissues and begging for the sequel!
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by Faridah Abike-Iyimide
£8.99
Perfect for fans of The Hate U Give, Ace of Spades follows two teenagers in their final year of a private school who must work together as they become the primary targets for an anonymous blackmailer. Yet Ace of Spades is much more than your typical thriller as it delves deep into the implications of institutionalised racism. Ace of Spade's comparison to Get Out meets Gossip Girl, with unlikely friendships, mystery-solving, LGBT representation and a sprinkle of dark academia is spot on - an essential read!
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by Isabel Allende
£8.99
A beautifully written book about displacement and identity, with a healthy dose of Allende’s perceptive ruminations on love and Latin American family. Allende herself was forced to flee Chile after the military coup, and this fascinating book takes us from civil-war Spain, to Chile, to Venezuela. I love anything about Latin America, and this book delivers an incredibly readable and impassioned account of people standing up for what is right in the face of adversity. My favourite book of 2019!
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by Francis Spufford
£8.99
On a Saturday lunchtime in November 1944, a bomb lands in London, instantly killing five young children. This book imagines the lives they might have gone on to lead, seeing through major events of the 20th century from the points of view of five ordinary people. Spufford plays with time and history in an interesting and thought-provoking way, and his characters lead us through the quiet miracle of the ordinary, half-remembered everyday life.
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by Ruth Hogan
£12.99
A gypsy tarot reader, a wall of death rider, an adoption mystery and a delightful group of characters bought together by the seaside. This is classic Ruth Hogan. Enchanting, sweet, and heartbreaking.
I cried at the end. It was great!
by Madeline Miller
£9.99
Circe is a feminist retelling of a little-known Greek mythical figure - Circe - who is given both a voice and a story by Madeline Miller. Yet Circe is not just a fantasy but also a coming-of-age story, exploring the intensity of emotions in falling in love for the first time and the ensuing heartbreak, as well as the many joys and struggles of single motherhood. An incredible, beautifully-written read for those who are fans of Greek myths and also for those who just fancy tipping their toes in.
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by Eimear Ryan
£12.99
The best debut I have read in years.
Extremely well written and so atmospheric that I could almost taste the chlorine and smell the sea spray. The characters and the spirit of Roslyn will stay with you long after your finish the book.
by Rachel Cusk
£14.99
The third book in the "Outline" trilogy, this is a highly unique take on family and complicated relationship dynamics in a remote part of the world. Artful and often very ethereal in her writing, Cusk explores societal roles and the dangers of miscommunication in a way that stays with you. Would very much recommend.
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by Adam Kay
£14.99
by Shannon & Dean Hale, LeUyen Pham
£6.99
by Zanna Davidson, Melanie Willamson
£5.99
Nomad has a flexible arrangement of rooms and seating to provide the setting for your event, whether book related or not. We have hosted travel lectures, wine tastings, book group parties, book launches, artist's shows, craft activities as well as readings for children, young people and adults. Our space is inspiring.
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Books make great birthday presents for all ages, and we’ve got birthday cards for all ages!
Nomad Books has a lovely range of hand made letterpress cards for all occasions.
We have gift wrap, bags, ribbon and twine in colours, patterns and themes to suit any gift, especially books!
Thanks so much to the gift that is Liz Hyder (@londonbessie) for visiting the shop yesterday and signing our copies of her spell-binding adult debut, The Gifts! 🪶✨
We’re so excited to have The Gifts as our new window display! If you have managed to speed your way through the book already, you may notice some cheeky references that we’ve hidden in the window… 😉
Pick up your signed copy today! If you love gothic mystery novels that explore the themes of science, nature, religion, the role of women in nineteenth century England and the danger of ambition, then you’ll love The Gifts! 🖤
We are thrilled to introduce the new and improved Nomad bag. Different shape, 2 pockets and a key loop. They are 'totes' amazing! Thank you @re.wrap for creating beautiful, sustainable, fairtrade bags. Come and get yours now!
We’re very excited to invite our customers to an evening with Sunday Times bestselling author Beth Morrey on Monday 7th March! 📚
Nomad Books’ book club will be reading Beth’s latest heart-felt and hopeful novel about finding (and taking) second chances - Em & Me - for the month of March. Beth herself will be kindly joining us to talk about her book, answer questions and sign your copies!
Doors will open at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. All are welcome - you don’t have to be a book club member to join!
We look forward to seeing you there! 🥰
Our window has been taken over by everyone’s favourite trickster god! Thanks so much to @louiestowell for creating our fab new window in celebration of the release of her new children’s book, Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good! ⚡️
Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and mythology, Stowell’s witty and funny diary-style story is packed with doodles and comic strips about the frustration trickster god Loki feels at having to live trapped in the body of a weedy eleven-year-old boy. Pick up your signed copy today at Nomad whilst stock lasts! #BeLessLoki 🧡
If you need a good reason to venture into our fabulous children’s section, look no further: we have a special offer going on, thanks to the lovely people @bigpicturebooks !
Buy a picture book and get a second one completely free (selected titles only). Here are a few options to pick from. Great classics, funny stories or tender illustrations, we know you are bound to find your new favourite book among this selection!
We had the pleasure of receiving a visit from Claire Fuller yesterday. She has signed lots of copies of her books for us (and for you!), including Costa Novel Award winner Unsettled Ground. If you’ve not read it yet, come and get your copy this weekend!
It may be a dark and dreary January day today but our new window display has definitely brightened us all up here at Nomad! Thanks so much to @al_murphagram for this quackingly great window and for signing copies of A Duck Called Brian! 😉🐤
You can pick up your own signed copy of A Duck Called Brian now at the shop whilst stock lasts! Swipe to see the doodle of Brian also in every book - each one is unique! Thanks again to Al for truly ducking out the shop! 📚
Happy New Year! 🥳 A very big thank you to all our customers who have supported us this past year! We hope we can continue to bring you the very best books in 2022! 📚
Here are a selection of newly published paperbacks that we currently have in stock (including Costa Book Award winning Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller 😉) if you’re looking for a January pick-me-up! We’re now back to our usual opening hours so feel free to come on down!
And that’s almost a wrap!!! We are here until 5pm today for all your bookish needs. We will be open on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th, and will then look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday 4th. Thank you for your support throughout another challenging year, we wish you all a lovely Christmas and a relaxing New Year!
Here are Grace’s Christmas picks for this year! 🎄📚✨
Here are Bryony’s Christmas picks for this year! 🎄📚✨
Here are Mia’s Christmas picks for this year! 🎄📚✨
