News...

Old Hall Reading Groups -  the next titles are Language of Others by Claire Morrall (November 1st) and Cure for Serpents by Alberto Denti Di Pirannjo (November 6th). Anyone is welcome, we recommend booking in advance, and more information can be found by downloading the  flyer here.

About the Old Hall Bookshop...

We have been selling new, secondhand and rare books since 1977. We pride ourselves on our knowledge and service. If you are trying to source a book or map, in print or out of print, please email us or call with as many details as you have, with your contact details, and we will do our best to track down a copy. If we do not have the book in stock, we can usually obtain a copy next day. Some of our rare titles are listed on ABE; most are not. We try to hold a good stock of Northamptonshire material.

Visit us! We are located in a wonderful Queen Anne building on Brackley Market Place, plenty of free parking and very easy to get to from the M1 or M40. Open 9.30 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Saturday (closed bank holidays and sometimes the odd Saturday lunchtime - 'phone to make sure).

We provide a full Ordnance Survey Options service; this means that we can produce virtually any map, to any scale, of any part of the UK, customised entirely to your needs. Whether for planning, architects, research or recreation, we can cater for your mapping needs. We also, of course, stock the entire Explorer and Landranger series.

Join the Old Hall email list; currently around 400 people receive an infrequent email bulletin with details of local author events, local books and sometimes special offers. This is an "opt-in" list, and we do not divulge details to any third-party. Just email the shop with your request.

We buy books! If you have an interesting collection, or are just having a clear out, give the shop a call; we are always looking for good quality books, in good condition. Please make an appointment before bringing books in!

Schools: we offer an excellent "one-stop" service and very good value to local schools in our area. If you wish to discuss school supply, please contact Tom Dixon.

Professional credentials: we are an independent shop, and belong to the BA, ABA, ILAB-LILA and PBFA.

Read what some of our customers have said about us, as featured on the Guardian guide to the best independent bookshops... (search down for the Old Hall).

Our current staff include: Chris Bridger, Carey Percival, Karen Green, Tom Dixon, Louise Stothard, Rosie Cooke, Rob Cruise, Vicky Dean, Helen Tracey, Ruth Peters and John Townsend.

Some of the authors who we have hosted recently include: Graeme Fife, Peter Lewis, Adrian Magson, Linda Newbery, Korky Paul, Rhian Tracey and Chris Tutton. We are also involved with the King's Sutton Literary Festival.

The shelving in our Rare Book Room was built by Thistle Joinery.