January 2024 by Mintman 12
An amazing bookshop, packed with temptations for all, from tactile treasures for tots to sumptuous sojourns in time and space, political perambulations to ravishing recipes, and anything and everything in between (literally, as they can also order anything in print for the next day). A hidden strength is the incredible diversity of insights and support around the opportunities and challenges of growing up, from special educational needs to emotional navigation through the turbulent confusion of change. Best of all is Rose, the inspiration, drive and owner of The Snug Bookshop, whose enthusiasm and encyclopedic knowledge means she can divine a first or next book for almost anyone, from reticent/ reluctant (non) readers to those with a rapacious appetite for the new world's over the page. Absolutely worth a visit!!
November 2023 by Jo Matthews
A fantastic book shop with lovely range of books for children and adults! Please don?t buy on line when you can pop in and see the lovely Rosie - shops like this make Olney special xx thanks
October 2023 by saps
Extremely rare customer service, one of the best I have ever received. Personal, Immediate and consistent. You can order any book you can wish for, and the shop itself in nothing short of whimsical. A breath of fresh air in a polluted market. I highly recommend. S
October 2023 by woolyyak89
Wow what a lovely shop. It's packed with books. Lovely selection and the lady was very helpful.
July 2023 by Justine Bowers
Wonderful independant bookshop run by a lovely and helpful lady. Fantastic books and service. A gem ???
May 2023 by Nichola Granger
The snug is a cute little book shop with books for adults and children. Rose is super helpful, very knowledgeable and really relaxed with children. A small space with a huge heart.
February 2023 by Nadia Almonte
Wonderful little shop! Fantastic range of books and super helpful owner. Went in to buy my two year old son a book for Valentine's day and came out with several. Shall return :-)
January 2023 by Julie B.
This little Aladdin's Cave of a bookshop is hiding in plain sight in Olney, just on the market square. Rose "knows her stuff" and was able to make some excellent book recommendations in specialised subjects in the children's section. You can see from the beautifully illustrated books that Rose has not only good taste, but an eye for what appeals to children and their parents. I felt like I had discovered something rare and precious today when I stepped into the Snug Bookshop. I will be returning to this little treasure trove again. I highly recommend a visit.
January 2023 by Karyn Romeis
What a gem of a place! How wonderful to discover an independent bookshop. The owner knows her stuff and gives excellent advice based on a person's interests, reading habits, books previously read and enjoyed... I highly recommend a visit.
December 2022 by Sophie Hamilton
Very helpful Owner, gave very helpful advice, totally worth a visit.
December 2022 by Steve Johnson
Best bookshop for miles around. Not only kids books, but a decent selection of adult titles too. You won't belive how many books they've squeezed into this diddy shop.
December 2022 by Abigail Chippendale
Olney Pre-School were invited for a Christmas visit, which we loved! So much thought had gone into preparing for us and we were treated to a fantastic Christmas story time - thank you ??
December 2022 by Paul Captainino
I was struggling to find a Christmas present for a young autistic family member. The shop owner was happy to spend time with me discussing the child and their likes and dislikes to help me settle on the perfect book. Amazingly lovely service, I will definitely be back.
November 2022 by Lucie Howard
I went in to The Snug Bookshop try to find some new and different authors for my 10 year old daughter. Rose had some great recommendations based on my daughter's interest and authors she already liked.Rose also had suggestions of how to get my reluctant son to read. Her best recommendation was to take him in so she could find out what would be best for him!We will definitely do this.Thank you Rose, you have a unique and wonderful way of encouraging children to read.
November 2022 by Paul Todd
I have visited many book stores and I feel compelled to say what an absolute joy my experience was at Snug Books. The welcome from the staff member was astonishingly refreshing and the encouragement to look at the books, read and sit on the floor to see what my daughter liked was nothing short of wonderful. A book is an experience and the Snug Books provided a simply forgotten moment as part of that.