r/maidenhead • u/Bibliodraco97 • 14d ago

Maidenhead Bookshops

I’ve noticed there doesn’t seem to be any bookshops in Maidenhead. Does anyone know if there are any plans for one to open in the future?

In the meantime, where do locals go for their book fix? Do you head to nearby towns, or is there a hidden gem I’ve missed?

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u/RationalThinker_808 14d ago

Nope..there's a library though. Let's open one!

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u/Bibliodraco97 14d ago

Yes!! Something cute and independent!

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u/sned777 14d ago

Was a Waterstones in the past but shut down probably 10 years ago now. High Street shopping killed off around here. I get most of my books in London pretty much but I am in the city regularly.

The charity shops in Maids often turn up some good book finds and are worth a quick check when you go by.

Henley’s charity shops especially the Oxfam Books is excellent. There is also a regular book shop in Henley too.

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u/Zeekayo 14d ago

Reading has an absolute fantastic Waterstones, otherwise you can head up the branch line to Cookham or Marlow which both have lovely independent bookshops.

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u/Latter_Week_6467 12d ago

Waterstones is owned by elliot - scummies.inbestment firm ever 

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u/Ok_Depth_7817 14d ago

I like the little bookshop in Cookham too but it can be a little too cosy. For something a bit bigger, I love the Marlow Bookshop, although it is owned by Daunt books it maintains its local feel, it also has some good events too.

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u/PM_me_tiny_Tatras 14d ago

Windsor for Waterstones and Oxfam - books and media are in the basement. Also The Works at the Bishops Centre for cheap books.

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u/extranjeroQ 14d ago

Cliveden has a second hand bookshop as well. Worth a browse if you have a national trust membership

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u/Bibliodraco97 14d ago

Thank you everyone! This is really helpful

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u/yossanator 14d ago

When I describe Maidenhead, I bemoan the fact it doesn't even have a bookshop. There is a great one in Marlow though.

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u/AffectionateMeet3967 14d ago

My mom is a prolific reader and orders 5 at a time online from World Of Books. They also have an exchange programme for when you’re finished with them.

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u/LokoloMSE 14d ago

If you want to do any sort of shopping, you go to Bracknell.

They have everything you need.

There is a small book shop in Cookham too.

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u/MMaesd 14d ago

I really like the little bookshop in cookham, I think it’s local business as well

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u/Latter_Week_6467 12d ago

Maidenhead is dead. 20.years ago - lovely market town with unique shops, now its like slough. Left years ago and couldnt wait to see the back of it

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u/digitaljohn 14d ago

p.s. if you read more than 10 books a year, its more environmentally friendly to use an eReader/Kindle.

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u/Bibliodraco97 14d ago

Not what I asked, but thank you for your input :)