Babushka Books

A small selection of the signed books we’ve recently acquired, these being Stephen King and Philip Pullman.
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The Catcher in the Rye. 1958, 4th English Impression. £25.
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George Brannon’s Vectis Scenery. 40 plates and coloured map. Published 1827. One of two we have in stock. £350.
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Olympia SM3. This lovely machine has had its yearly service and clean and is ready again for heavy typing. Another happy customer.
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The Remington Home Portable. This beautiful 1930’s typewriter has been serviced and cleaned and will be collected by its new owner today.
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We’re very pleased to be offering the new book by author James London. ‘The Island Murders’ is a fantastic page turner written in his unique and fresh style.
Signed copies available in the shop.

*Picture framing position available*
We are very pleased to be offering this exciting new job opportunity. Babushka Books requires a picture framer, to work on a part time basis on site at the shop. Qualifications and experience, whilst not essential, would be preferable. More details can be given upon request.
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Silver-Reed SR180 De Luxe typewriter in lovely soft blue. Looks unused and in fantastic condition. Comes with original case and fitted with a new ribbon. £75

Time Out seem to think we’re one of the essential places to visit here on the Isle. Very smart people them so take note!
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The Hare Krsna’s are out and about today collecting for a local soup kitchen. If you see this happy looking man do give a few pennies.
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1917 Corona folding typewriter. In good working order. New ribbon installed. With case.
... £135.
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Another happy customer.
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Wonderful treasure trove of books. A proper old fashioned bookshop. Could have easily spent a FORTUNE in there but had to adult and buy new glasses :'(

The most wonderful little shop x

Small, snug and eclectic. Good mix of second-hand and antiquarian, and a goodly number of IOW titles. The owner often buys in interesting single volumes - autographed and first edition classic fiction and illustrated childrens are my well-served weaknesses. Or a huge collection of single-subject books may have arrived with Art and Photography recently featuring. Stock changes regularly and prices are extortionate.... well, I'm not going to admit they are keen!

One of the greatest treasures on the island. I love it, one of my all time favourite bookshops in the world.

My first visit could have been a disappointment, as the shop was closed (mid-afternoon). BUT on the doorstep was an old basket, brimming with tatty but still beautiful victorian novels, old penguins etc. A sign read "FREE - please help yourself". This was highly unusual. I took a few books, left some money, and of course couldn't wait to return. The next visit did not disappoint. This shop is heaven for bibliophiles, and an eye-opener for those who think old books are a bore. Shanklin needed something good to happen. This is it.

It's a 'proper' bookshop.

Easily Shanklin's premier attraction and a bookshop which would be a significant draw in much larger places too. Reuben, the owner, runs an innovative, stimulating shop which is always a pleasure to visit. The range of books is astonishing for a smallish space and there is always a cache of new treasures arriving to explore.The whole environment is a quirky treat, too.

Amazing, friendly and very awesome!!! A MUST go to for all lovers of literature xxx

Absolutely love this place - I've not long moved to the island and I go there when I'm homesick for London bookshopping. Have had some beautiful secondhand books from this place, and I love that they have a virago section, it's the first thing I check when I arrive. The service is always lovely too, I always have a good long chat with the lovely man behind the counter who always seems to be happy to be there.

A lovely den of books!so many to choose from and lots of knick-knacks to look at to keep any book hater (if there are such people) occupied!