Mr B's Emporium Bookshop Reviews Summary

Book Selection & Variety

Pros:

• "A huge range of books across all categories, comfy chairs to sit and contemplate your purchases and nooks and crannies full of unexpected gems."
• "So many options and areas organised logically, and entering this shop is like stepping into another, magical, world."
• "The maze of rooms are beautifully ordained with a huge selection of books."
• "Brilliant range of books that suit all interests."
• "It’s so lovely and has tons of books I had never seen before, along with beautiful stationery products."
• "Such a great selection of books, really worth a visit."
• "A very wide range of current fiction and non-fiction and some wonderful eclectic selections and features."

Cons:

• "I emailed them a few days ago and was told the typeset book didn't suit their catalogue."
• "There are steps at the entrance, so unfortunately, they are not accessible for wheelchair users."
• "It's tricky to get in on wheels, I'm not sure if they have a ramp?"
• "Wheelchair ramp available but so full of amazing stuff hard to get round."

Staff & Service

Pros:

• "The staff was so knowledgeable and friendly."
• "It was so good to talk with the staff there who clearly love books and everything about them."
• "The staff really know their stuff and are so helpful and friendly."
• "The very knowledgeable Ed was soon to be put me at my ease and we were soon discussing themes and authors that had engaged or challenged my thinking."
• "They have such fantastic book recommendations & the staff are so helpful."
• "The knowledgeable and helpful assistants add to that feeling of welcome."
• "Really sweet staff/owner who are really enthusiastic and knowledgeable of the stock, full of great recommendations and happy to chat."

Cons:

• "The shop is let down only by a slight air of pretentiousness."

Unique Features & Atmosphere

Pros:

• "They offer an unique gift idea for a book lover which offers a personal consultation to curate a selection of new books neatly packaged and a gift card for any addition items the recipient might want."
• "Amazing experience all around, can’t wait to go back someday!"
• "The feel is so much more like a home than a bookstore."
• "The quirky displays and conveniently placed comfy chairs make browsing a homely pleasure."
• "What a beautiful pocket of magic in an unassuming little street! Full of love & knowledge on every shelf."
• "The shop is really clean well curated and beautiful, very peaceful atmosphere."
• "It's like stepping into Aladdin's cave, if all the treasures were books, you walk away with a bit of magic."

Cons:

• "not exactly five just cos i found the shop layout a bit confusing but it did make it fun to explore."
• "So full of amazing stuff hard to get round."

Accessibility

Pros:

• "Lovely bookshop amazing staff. Helpful and knowledgeable. Wheelchair ramp available."

Cons:

• "There are steps at the entrance, so unfortunately, they are not accessible for wheelchair users."
• "It's tricky to get in on wheels, I'm not sure if they have a ramp?"
• "Wheelchair ramp available but so full of amazing stuff hard to get round."