The Winding Stair Bookshop, Dublin
At the northern footprint of Ha’penny Bridge is one of the lesser-known treasures of Dublin town: The Winding Stair Bookshop.
Several floors of used and new books inhabit this thoroughly bohemian little bookshop. It was opened in 1982 by Kevin Connolly, who lived, breathed and loved books in this wonderful little corner of the universe. Beloved by many, the shop was sold in 2005 and a larger chain bookshop purchased both the name and the shop. The good news is that the new owners seem dedicated to preserving its famous character (insofar as a large company can).
Climb up the old wooden staircase to the cafe upstairs where you can sit and enjoy a snack with a view over Ha’penny Bridge and the River Liffey.
For years, book friends have sought out this little Dublin shop for a couple of quiet hours doing what they love the most: finding a new book to read and enjoying it in a quiet, friendly environment. Truly one of the most wonderful bookshops in the world, it’s definitely worth a stop for anyone visiting Dublin who loves the written word.
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The re-opened Winding stair bookshop is a gem.
I’ve bought a number of new and used books from them accross diverse subjects and if they don’t have it, they will try their best to get it for you.
I have a 1932 second edition of The seven pillars of wisdom by T.E. Lawrance, which is beautiful, that Regan got for me.
Other authors they include in their stock, Chuck Palahniuk (fight club, etc), Aldous Huxley (Brave new world, should have bought the first copy I saw there as Sophie Dahl bought it before I could come back to get it!), Richard Dawkins ( The God Delusion), Umberto Eco (The name of the Rose, Foucalt’s Pendulum), lots of design books, architecture, children’s books, art books, etc, etc, etc.
Plenty of scope for everyone to find something they want, Aaron
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Viví algún tiempo en dublín y nada me dejó tan buen recuerdo y tanta nostalgia como el winding stairs del 2001,no se como estará ahora,espero que no halla cambiado mucho,tengo pendiente un café con mi querida josefina.
¡Y dicen que no hay romance en literatura más!
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I didn’t know it had reopened. I should go and have a look.