Bookstores in Luton
Luton, Bedfordshire has 99 bookstores on the map. That's 99 bookshops mapped around Luton, each with its own shelves and specialties. The used sections are where the real bargains hide. Give yourself an hour minimum — bookshops are the one errand that always takes longer than planned.
This guide covers every bookstore we could verify in and around Luton (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Chapter 2 and Waterstones, plus The Works. If a bookshop's missing from Luton's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Luton bookstore lineup
99 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Chapter 2
Bookstore
Chapter 2 — Bookstore.
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore on Allhallows. Also worth knowing about The Works: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
Allhallows
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
Oxfam Bookshop
BookstoreRun by Oxfam
Run by Oxfam, Oxfam Bookshop is Bookstore, found on 22 Park Road in London. Also worth knowing about Oxfam Bookshop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
22 Park Road, London, N8 8TD
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Phone: +44 20 8347 7942
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Second Hand Book Shop
Used bookstore
Second Hand Book Shop is Used bookstore.
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore on 72 Midsummer Place. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
72 Midsummer Place
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore, found on South Street in Bishop's Stortford. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00; PH 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
South Street, Bishop's Stortford
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00; PH 10:00-16:00
WHSmith
Bookstore
WHSmith is Bookstore on 36 High Street, High Wycombe. WHSmith also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
36 High Street, High Wycombe, HP11 2AR
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
Phone: +44 1494 525011
TGJones
Bookstore
TGJones is Bookstore on 36 High Street, Royston. TGJones also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
36 High Street, Royston, SG8 9AG
Big Green Bookshop
Bookstore
Big Green Bookshop is Bookstore on Unit 1 Brampton Park Road, London. Big Green Bookshop also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Unit 1 Brampton Park Road, London, N22 6BG
WHSmith
Bookstore
WHSmith is Bookstore. WHSmith also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Books Islamia
Bookstore
Books Islamia is Bookstore on 15 Station Road.
15 Station Road
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore on 60;62 Saint Ann's Road. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 11:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
60;62 Saint Ann's Road
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 11:00-17:00
Close Encounters
Bookstore
Close Encounters is Bookstore on 20 Allhallows. Close Encounters also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-17:30; Sa 09:30-17:30; Su 11:00-16:00.
20 Allhallows, MK40 1LJ
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:30; Sa 09:30-17:30; Su 11:00-16:00
Choas City Comics
Bookstore
Choas City Comics is Bookstore on Heritage Close, St Albans. Choas City Comics also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-17:30; Su 12:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Heritage Close, St Albans, AL3 4EB
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-17:30; Su 12:00-16:00
Phone: +44 1727 838719
Books on the Hill
Bookstore
Books on the Hill is Bookstore on 1 Holywell Hill, St Albans. Books on the Hill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:30; Su 11:00-16:00.
1 Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 1ER
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:30; Su 11:00-16:00
Barnard's Bookshop
Bookstore
Barnard's Bookshop is Bookstore.
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on Waller Street in Luton. Also worth knowing about The Works: the map lists its hours as Mo,We,Fr-Sa 09:00-18:00; Tu 09:00-17:00; Th 09:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Waller Street, Luton, LU1 2TN
Hours: Mo,We,Fr-Sa 09:00-18:00; Tu 09:00-17:00; Th 09:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Phone: +44 1582 488270
Our Bookshop
Bookstore
Our Bookshop is Bookstore on 87 High Street, Tring. Our Bookshop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 11:00-13:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
87 High Street, Tring, HP23 4AB
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 11:00-13:00
Phone: +44 1442 827653
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr 10:30-16:30; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su closed; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
High Wycombe, HP11 2BQ
Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr 10:30-16:30; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su closed
Phone: +44 1494 449318
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore, found on 11 Newlands Meadow in High Wycombe. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
11 Newlands Meadow, High Wycombe, HP11 2BZ
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Phone: +44 1494 838760
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Chorleywood Bookshop
Bookstore
Chorleywood Bookshop is Bookstore on 7 New Parade.
7 New Parade
Bookshop at Hughenden
Bookstore
Bookshop at Hughenden is Bookstore. Bookshop at Hughenden also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Magic Kingdom Comics
Bookstore
Magic Kingdom Comics — Bookstore, found on Winchester Circle in Milton Keynes.
Winchester Circle, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BA
Wargames Workshop
Bookstore
Wargames Workshop — Bookstore.
Learning Centre & Bookshop
Bookstore
Learning Centre & Bookshop is Bookstore. Learning Centre & Bookshop also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Free Books Hatfield
Bookstore
Free Books Hatfield is Bookstore. Free Books Hatfield also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-16:00
Phone: +44 7442707917
All Good Bookshop
Bookstore
All Good Bookshop is Bookstore on 35 Turnpike Lane, London. All Good Bookshop also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
35 Turnpike Lane, London, N8 0EP
The Book Warehouse
Bookstore
The Book Warehouse is Bookstore on 38 Golders Green Road, London. The Book Warehouse also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 09:30-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
38 Golders Green Road, London, NW11 8LL
Hours: Mo-Su 09:30-21:00
Phone: +44 20 8458 0032
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
St James Bookshop
Bookstore
St James Bookshop — Bookstore.
WHSmith
Bookstore
WHSmith is Bookstore on Coreys Mill Lane. WHSmith also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00.
Coreys Mill Lane
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
Pickled Pepper Books
Bookstore
Pickled Pepper Books is Bookstore on 10 Middle Lane, London. Pickled Pepper Books also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
10 Middle Lane, London
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 11:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 11:00-17:00
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on 23 Broad Walk Mall in Harlow. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
23 Broad Walk Mall, Harlow
TGJones
Bookstore
TGJones is Bookstore.
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore, found on 1-3 New Street in St Neots. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
1-3 New Street, St Neots, PE19 1AE
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:30; it has a website with more detail.
Barnet, EN5 5XY
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:30
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Barnet, EN5 5XY
Torah Treasures
Bookstore
Torah Treasures is Bookstore on 16 Golders Green Road, London.
16 Golders Green Road, London
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on High Road in London.
High Road, London
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on Potter Street in Bishop's Stortford. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Potter Street, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3UH
Mondo Comico
Bookstore
Mondo Comico — Bookstore, found on South Street in Bishop's Stortford.
South Street, Bishop's Stortford
WHSmith
Bookstore
WHSmith is Bookstore.
Gerrards Cross Bookshop
Bookstore
Gerrards Cross Bookshop — Bookstore.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
66 Books Ltd
Bookstore
66 Books Ltd — Bookstore on 2 Eastman Way. Also worth knowing about 66 Books Ltd: it has a website with more detail.
2 Eastman Way
What the map tells us about bookstores in Luton
37 of the 99 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — bookshops keep civilised hours, so the listed ones are usually reliable.
67 have websites listed. Worth a look for events — readings and signings get announced there first.
There's a cluster: 2 of them sit on South Street, so you can string those into one walk and drive between the rest.
The Luton bookstore crawl
Making a day of it in Luton? Work this order: Chapter 2, Waterstones, The Works on Allhallows, Oxfam Bookshop on 22 Park Road, Waterstones, Waterstones, Second Hand Book Shop, and Waterstones on 72 Midsummer Place. That's the bookstore crawl in one sensible loop, no backtracking. 91 more are listed below.
Bookstore tips for Luton
A few things worth knowing before you work through Luton's bookstores:
- Look for local history at Chapter 2. The local-interest shelf tells you what a town thinks of itself. Great for visitors, better for new residents.
- Learn your editions at Waterstones. A first edition, first printing is the collectible one. Booksellers will show you how to check the copyright page.
- Gift buying? Ask for wrapping. Many independents wrap beautifully and free. It beats a gift bag every time.
- Ask about ordering. Independent shops will order anything in print, often in a day or two. No need to default to the big online retailer.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Luton — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new bookstore in Luton can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 99, or a bookstore we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
We don't list prices — they change constantly and vary by edition. What we list is the where: real shops, verified by real mappers, in alphabetical order with no favourites.
If you run one of the 99 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Bookstore listings for Luton: 99 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.