As book shops go Reads is pretty much on the same level as a small Easons; they've got a good selection of the latest bestsellers and candy floss easy-reading, but if you're looking for anything else then you'd be better off trying Hodges & Figgis around the corner.

Mind you, when it comes to anything other than books they're pretty brilliant! They have one of the best selections of affordable stationary in the city and if I'm looking for pens, notebooks or envelopes/boxes to mail parcels in, I always head here. Great selection of cards too!

A good place to pick up any school or office supplies you need! Slightly overpriced as far as book shops go, with pretty much only pleasure reading and travel guides on the shelves from what I could see, but it's a convenient and good-sized shop nevertheless for pretty much everything else paper-related. And just for future reference, they won't break a note unless you buy something.

Decent-ish selection of books, more of an overgrown newsagents than a bookshop - appears cheaper than it actually is thanks to all the special offer stickers on the books. Very handy and well stocked stationery section downstairs, this is the best bit in my opinion. Also, handy ATM in the magazine section.