The Grove Bookshop Reviews

This is a lovingly curated independent bookseller, one of the best in the North of England. Despite its small size, the careful and idiosyncratic selection of books means that besides the bestsellers and classics, there are some interesting and eclectic choices too. It is particularly strong in fiction and history and travel, with a solid selection of new titles. The window displays are usually a visual treat and there is a very good collection of classical and jazz CDs downstairs. It is also the main bookshop partner to the Ilkley Literature Festival.

Beautiful bookshop and great knowledge about dyslexia and support children to enjoy text.

A lovely bookshop, great selection and a "must see" when you're in Ilkley or attending the Literature Festival

Great selection of differing topics, and all on the High street too.

Very helpful. Didn't have what I wanted, but ordered it and it came promptly

An excellent bookshop with knowledgeable and helpful staff, stocking a wide range of books. It also provides an efficient ordering service. Usually they are able to get books by the following day.

Superb selection of newly published and classic books. Respectable children's section. Large selection of classical music CDs and sheet music in basement. Knowledgeable and courteous staff.

Really good independent bookshop with a wide range of books - they had something I had been looking for for ages.

If they haven't got the book you want they will get it for you, however, you will be surprised if they haven't as the range of books is awesome.

Lovely old fashioned bookshop. Helpful knowledgeable staff.

A lovely traditional bookshop. Well worth a browse.

A bit on the expensive side but good variety of books and it looks nice inside

Excellent. I love books. If you love books too. You, are also likely to love it here.

Great staff very knowledgeable got what I wanted straight away

Staff are pretentious. They're only shop workers but think they're far better. Hate the place

Who remembers the yellow plastic sun screens they used to have in the windows here?

Worth going to apart from books it has a classical record shop in its basement area.

Great bookshop and an excellent local resource in Ilkley for anyone into books. It's a treat to walk around and browse the books, all hand chosen by the staff (who are all v. friendly). Thoroughly recommended.

Always have a look in when visiting Ilkley. Never leave without something new to read

Very good independent book store. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Nice section on local history. Check it out.

One of the great independent bookshops run by knowledgable staff.

I could spend hours here. It's an Ilkley institution & a sumptuous treat if you like any kind of book. Great for gifts & the staff are really helpful and will order anything they haven't got in stock.

Excellent bookshop. All sorts of books including local interest and travel. Music section in the basement.

Ilkley's beautiful Independent bookshop. Great selection of books(including mine,in poetry section!) & great music department.

My favourite bookshop in the whole world so far. Lots of nice things and the staff are super super good.

The Grove Bookshop and Music is a little gem . An absolute find for bibliophiles like myself. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, but even more important for me they are quick to order books home and have a great sense of humour.

Also the shop it self is cosy, even 'Hyggelig' with warm colours and wooden shelves. Me likes