Storysmith

New event!

Meg Mason live in Bristol

The international bestselling author of Sorrow and Bliss returns with a new novel! Meg will be discussing Sophie, Standing There live in Bristol with Monica Heisey!

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New event!

Deb Olin Unferth & Elizabeth McCracken

A dream double-header! Join us for the Bristol leg of Deb Olin Unferth’s UK tour, as she chats to fellow US author and writing guru Elizabeth McCracken!

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Effortless gifting that gives the impression of careful consideration

Subscriptions for Curious Readers

Still the best way to get adventurous, international and bookseller-approved books straight to your door every month. With coffee.

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Books about tortured artists

The anguish! The genius! The books! Our booksellers have scoured the very finest books about the ennui of creativity, monsters in art and general turbulence.

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Hello, we’re a bookshop

Welcome to Storysmith!

Storysmith is an award-winning independent bookshop situated on North Street in Bedminster, stocking a curated selection of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books. We also serve locally roasted coffee, host a busy programme of literary events across Bristol, and pride ourselves on the recommendation skills of our expert booksellers. Come and see us to chat books, drink coffee and maybe give our shop dog Roy a lil’ head scratch.