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Dulwich Books is a multiple award-winning bookshop, most recently shortlisted for the British Book Awards 2017 Independent Bookshop of the Year. It has been around for thirty years. It also allows you to order books in person or over the phone or email for next-day delivery provided it is in stock and ordered by 5pm. As well as championing local authors, Dulwich Books also host several literary events like meet and greet with authors and book festivals.

Founded in 1949 when Jameson Benbrook opened an antiquarian bookshop, it stocks a wide range of books, from everyday reading copies to collectable modern first editions, fine bindings, and antiquarian books. The shop also takes pride in its location, stocking postcards and greetings cards of old Blackheath & Greenwich, as well as some original art by local artist Tony Lord. You will also find original and high-quality reproduction maps and prints, plus a selection of original film posters.

Moon Lane Ink, which is the sister shop of the award-winning Tales on Moon Lane Children’s Bookshop, is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company on a mission to raise equality in children’s books. Its aim is to stock books “reflecting London’s diverse population in terms of gender, ethnicity, class, disability, socio-economic status, sexual-orientation and culture”.

Leaf and Groove sells second hand, donated books to create an income for Forest Hill Library. In addition to books this Forest Hill bookshop also sells records, as you might have guessed from the name.

Founded by local award-winning author Evie Wyld, this bookshop is a wonderful place to browse. It has been around since 2005, and runs events and conversations with authors. Review is also the driving force behind Peckham Literary Festival.

This bookshop has been part of the community since 1966, and offers a conservatory space for readers to relax and read their new books. It offers an extensive collection of new and second-hand books for all age groups and interests.

This award-winning independent bookshop can be found in the heart of Dulwich Village. It stocks thousands of titles, for adults and children alike. It has also hosted talks with top authors like Philip Pullman, recipe guru Yotam Ottolenghi, travel writing icon Michael Palin, and novelist Graham Norton.

This bookshop which has been around since 1997 is located on the Crystal Palace Triangle. Owned and run by Jonathan Main and Justine Crow, the bookshop offers a variety of genres including modern fiction, American lit and crime, as well as children’s section, cookery titles, graphic novels local history titles.

Crofton Books located in Brockley offers a variety of new, vintage and books. The bookshop is owned by South London writer, Jason Shelley, and is also a “virtual bookshop” where people can buy from all over the world.

This family-run second-hand bookshop began as a stall in Greenwich market but has now expanded to two sites – one in Greenwich, and one in Lewisham. The new Lewisham location specialises in second-hand art, design and architecture books, and stocks everything from modern fiction to classics. It also has a garden area and serves a vast collection of coffees and other beverages so customers can sit and enjoy a drink while they browse or read in the garden.

The two sister bookshops offer a wide range of books, from science fiction to politics to biography, pop culture and more.

The two sister bookshops offer a wide range of books, from science fiction to politics to biography, pop culture and more.

Rye Books opened in 2011, has an immense variety of genres and hosts regular events including book signings and Q&As with authors, and serves coffees with a brownie.

As the name suggests, the Book and Record bar sell a wide range of books and records both new and second-hand. In addition to this they also have a social hub featuring live radio broadcasts and music events.

The Word Bookshop is a cosy, buzzing independent bookshop located in New Cross. You can find all sorts of genres here ranging from fiction for adults, children’s books for toddlers to teens and a broad selection for poetry and graphic novels as well.