Storysmith

Poetry double-header!

Inua Ellams & Roger Robinson

Our final event of the year is filling up fast! Inua Ellams and Roger Robinson will be here to perform from and discuss their work, here in the shop!

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New event!

Justin Anderson on Wilderness Songs

Discover the secret sounds of nature as we welcome zoologist and filmmaker Justin Anderson back to the shop to discuss his new book, Wilderness Songs.

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Booker Prize 2026: Shortlist Bundle

Big Mike Harrison has brought home the Booker, but you can still save yourself a buck or two when you get the whole shortlist!

Get the whole lot!

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Mona Chalabi in conversation with Nikesh Shukla

Our event with Mona Chalabi to celebrate her new book Ten Lives is almost sold out – be quick if you want tickets!

Mona Chalabi: Ten Lives

Effortless gifting…

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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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.