Curated, not algorithmic
Every title is chosen by a human who actually read it — no endless feeds, just genuine recommendations.
Since 2009
From a single shelf to a neighbourhood institution
Pageturn began in 2009 as one wobbly bookcase in the corner of a coffee shop, stocked entirely with novels our founder Cora couldn't stop pressing into customers' hands. People kept coming back — not for the coffee, but for the recommendations.
Fifteen years later we occupy a sunlit corner storefront with creaking floorboards, a reading nook by the window, and more than eight thousand carefully chosen titles. We've added a children's room, a stationery counter, and a monthly events calendar that has hosted everyone from debut poets to bestselling chefs.
What hasn't changed is the heart of it: real booksellers who read widely, shelve thoughtfully, and would genuinely rather sell you the right book than the most expensive one.
2009Year founded
8,000+Titles in store
14k+Happy readers
120+Author events held
What we stand for
The values on every shelf
A few simple beliefs that shape what we stock and how we treat the people who walk through our door.
Independent & local
We're proudly independent. A portion of every sale supports community literacy programmes nearby.
Kind to the planet
Recycled packaging, no plastic shrink-wrap, and a thriving second-hand shelf for pre-loved books.
Champions of new voices
We give debut authors prime front-table space and host first-time writers at our monthly readings.
Made for gifting
Hand-tied gift wrap, personal notes, and a recommendation service for the reader who has everything.
A place to linger
The window nook, the cat, the slow afternoons — a bookshop should feel like somewhere you belong.
The booksellers
Meet the people behind the recommendations
Cora Devlin
Founder & Head Bookseller
Started Pageturn with one bookcase and a fierce love of debut fiction. Will find you the perfect read in under a minute.
Femi Nwosu
Non-fiction & Events
Runs our author evenings and curates the history, science and cookery shelves. Knows where every book lives.
Sana Lindqvist
Children's & Stationery
Picture-book whisperer and notebook enthusiast. Built the children's reading corner that kids refuse to leave.
Come find your next favourite book
Browse the full collection online, or drop by the shop for a recommendation from someone who's read it.