Daunt Books in Marylebone is one of my favourite spots in London. Given a spare hour or two, I’ll head on over for a mooch amongst their wide range of books. Their travel section is a particular attraction, with fact and fiction intermingled in each country section, but there’s plenty more to keep me turning the pages.
The setting gives almost as much pleasure as the books – true harmony in this Edwardian bookshop.
Light spreads down from the sunlights, whilst the old oak balconies give warmth and solidity. I usually grab a pile of books that appeal and tuck myself away in a comfy chair, to study my findings and decide which ones to buy and which to add to my list for future visits.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 5 May 2019
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Travel with Intent 
my favourite bookstore in London..introduced me to the world!!
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Great spot to browse. I know several ‘interesting atmospheric’ bookshops I have spent too much time in. But I do also feel guilty when more often than not I walk out without buying. It is bad really as I do love books, I read reviews and if inspired tend to order on line. Bad I know….but!
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My idea of heaven.
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OK. You sold me on this place. It’s on my list for our next trip to London. 🙂 🙂 Looks like a bit of heaven to me.
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What a wonderful book shop Debbie 🙂
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My idea of the perfect bookshop. Well almost — I didn’t see a coffee machine.
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You’e right – no coffee in store. Though there are some lovely places in the area, so it makes a great day trip 🙂
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🙂
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A gem of a store…looks very harmonious and inviting!
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I love bookshops, but this one is top of my list
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Would have been on mine as well.
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What an amazing looking place Debbie – well chosen for the theme
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Makes me want a cup of coffee and a chair! I could spend the day here!
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Harmonious and peaceful
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