What is Bookbarn International?
Situated in the stunning countryside between Bath, Bristol and Wells, Bookbarn International is a unique bookseller and a bibliophile’s dream. Not only do we house the most comprehensive and diverse range of Antiquarian, Rare and Collectable (ARC) books in the world, we provide the opportunity to buy books online and to visit our vast actual bricks and mortar warehouse itself. In addition to browsing our collection online you can order or reserve by phone for fast shipping, or stroll down to collect in person. And, if you want to sell your own books through us, we’ll set you up as one of our vendors.
Perfect for a family day out. There is plenty of opportunity for all with hundreds of thousands of books in our warehouse; £1 used books with genres and sections to suit all ages and interests, including the children’s area and large print books. You can lose yourself for hours browsing the shelves and The Full Stop Café is waiting for you on site for when you want to examine your finds over lunch or just relax with a cup of coffee with your book.
Can’t find a specific book you are looking for? Our friendly team are always on hand to help. We can check our daily updated stock listings to try and find just what you are looking for.
If you aren’t able to find exactly what you are looking for don’t be put off. We are getting more books every day so you will always find something different on your next visit.
Buy from us online
You can choose from over half a million used books via a range of leading global channels including AbeBooks, Amazon, Alibris and Play. We’ve been shipping great books at sensible prices to book lovers all over the world since the year 2000.
Thousands of titles are being catalogued every week and over 50% of our books were published before 1964 when ISBNs (International Standard Identifying Numbers) were introduced.
Our collection of academic books, classics, coffee-table and art books, covers thousands of topics, spanning every corner of fiction and non-fiction from the 17th century to the present day.
Again, if you can’t find what you are looking for then please do contact us.
Your order is usually shipped within 24 hours of picking and we always prepare your purchases with care so they leave us quickly and safely.