Gillian James Books specialising in antique, vintage & modern children's books

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I've loved books all my life since I rearranged the library when I was 3.
I love my childhood books because the sight of them, including the breakfast stains, reminds me of the joy and excitement of first reading them. But more than this it transports me back to a warm and emotionally secure place with for instance my mum's bacon and egg sandwiches and riding on my dad's shoulders on a trip to the library.
I love selling children's book because I share a passion with my customers for the books themselves and the memories they evoke.

Me & Mum 1964 Llandudno Alice in Wonderland

A track record of excellent customer.

0115 931 2677

Over 14,000 books in stock
5,000 adult books

Collection and viewing by appointment

Book House Clearance Undertaken

We Do Buy Books

Honest & reliable appraisal service 11 years experience

Based in Burton Joyce Nottingham

Gillian James has been selling books for 11 years. Mike, Gillian's husband, has now joined the business as a bookseller's administrator. As book lovers, collectors & sellers Mike & Gillian offer a professional, knowledgeable & friendly service.
Please contact us for any book help you may need.

Me and Bertie

Bertie having 40 winks in the bookshed

Mike wrapping in the bookshed

Friends of Gillian James Books

Susan Green Books hand bound books, journals & sketchbooks

Old Postcards for collecting or geneology

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Gardeners Cottage professionally tested garde products

Maddocks Farm Organicsproduces edible flowers and award winning organic salads and salad bags using fantastic seasonal leaves, herbs and wild foragings.