London's most famous book shop
You need a book? Go to Foyles, if it isn't there, it will be soon. Foyles was once listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest bookshop in terms of shelf area (30 miles/50 kilometres) and number of titles on display but it was equally famed for its anachronistic, eccentric and sometimes infuriating business practices. Although things have changed, expect the staff to be friendly and, occasionally, odd.
It is also known for its literary luncheons, which have been held since 1930, though they now also hold a large number of evening literary events in the spring and autumn of each year.
Whereas the shop used to sell second-hand and modern books side-by-side on the same shelves, it now primarily sells the modern books found in any other large chain bookshop. But not only that since from November 2007 it has started selling secondhand books again as well as remainders in a special new department on the third floor.
If you can't handle leaving home on a rainy day, go online. Well worth it!
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