I have to admit I’ve never actually ventured downstairs when I’ve been in any of this chain of bookshops for no real reason other than that I’m usually tempted magpie-like to one the glossy coffee table tomes on display in the window and that’ll be why I go in. There’s always a good selection of art books, often with an old-Hollywood/Diane Arbus crossover and it’s a great place for a browse, full of Soho characters. There’s a few of these shops around town now, but I tend to come to one of these ones because I’ll pop in if I’m mooching around Soho early for a rendez vous or something.
Claire L.
Rating des Ortes: 4 London, United Kingdom
I just love cool /weird /quirky bookshops of all kinds. I’m fascinated by books and consider myself to be something of a book magpie. The bright flashy lights and colourful book display in the window of Soho Books always lures me in. There are lots of books on fashion, music, gay lifestyle and art. Oh yes, and there’s a sex shop downstairs, which is lots of fun too. So you can pick up a nice book and perhaps a dildo to go? Well, even if a sex toy with your book isn’t your thing, you don’t *have* to venture downstairs, you can simply just browse the books upstairs. Prices vary, some are expensive, some relatively cheap. Soho Books is worth a visit, it’s one of my favourites…
Anne S.
Rating des Ortes: 3 London, United Kingdom
In the recent years the Soho Bookstore has grown from a single cult store into a chain and I have no special reason for writing my review from this particular shop, instead of the another two that are also located in Soho. To outside the store looks only just like a colorful and bright bookstore but once you enter the shop you will discover that it is only half from the business idea, as they combine it with a sex shop that is hidden downstairs. But the concept is that the stores are easy going, friendly and open for anyone. The book selection is so impressive that it is most certainly makes the place worth a visit. The books are about art, design, photography, traveling etc creative, experiencing and always up-to-date. My apologies but I am only able comment the selection with the books, I have been to shy to go downstairs.