In part of my aim to explore London more this year I took it upon myself to find the bookshop on a barge, Word on the Water, after having seen the campaign to save the shop on the news in November 2014 I just had to find the shop myself and take a look (and of course I am always on the hunt for some new books to add to my personal library).
I was amazed by how many books can actually fit onto a canal boat and found it almost impossible to select only a few books (given that my to read list is so long I couldn't buy too many more) since there was such a great variety of both old and new books. With a large and eclectic range of second hand books there's something for everyone both old and young. Of course this means stock is constantly changing but I like many others see this as a box of unknown treasures of well loved books with an unknown history, half the excitement is not knowing what you may find.
What I also loved was the inviting atmosphere, it's honestly a book lovers paradise with so many books filling the shelves but without overflowing or being cluttered and full of charming décor which makes you want to continue looking for longer, not only at the books but the lovely interior. You're made to feel completely at home whilst you browse both inside and outside this beautiful haven within London, it's like a secret escape and you forget for a moment that your in the capital.
The prices are definitely reasonable at £3 for paperbacks or two for £5 and Hardbacks are £5 each so its definitely worth a visit if your not looking to purchase anything in particular. I myself walked away with two books, taking advantage of the offer, The House of the Spirits – Isabel Allende and When God was a Rabbit - Sarah Winman. Although one thing to remember is that it is cash only so take some with you if you intend to walk away with some books.
Even if you some how don't walk away with any books, its worth a visit for the unique shopping experience you won't get anywhere else as the shop regularly plays host to poetry slams, readings, and live acoustic music on their roof stage.
The shop only stays in one place for so long so keep up to date with where the bookshop currently is via their twitter page to avoid disappointment: @wordonthewater
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