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Hello, we're Station Books

We are a true indie bookshop, owned and run entirely by two Tunbridge Wells locals with a passion for reading, chatting and getting stuck into our community.

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We bring you the beautiful, curated, and acclaimed

We've spent our lives with our noses in books. We were the kids maxing out our library cards, devouring our Horrible Histories and Artemis Fowls.

Our excitement for books has not dimmed—it has grown. We want to share the best in new and classic literature, from the forefront of publishing and from the backlists. The acclaimed, the hidden treasures, the beautiful editions, the little-known gems.

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Books to your door

You can purchase online and nominate us as your bookshop of choice if you want to support us and can't make it in store.

Bookshop.org allows you to purchase any book online and support independent retailers across the country, or select a particular bookshop that you'd like to support. (We know a particularly lovely one 👀 ahem)

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If audiobooks are your bag, we are also partners with Libro.fm, which works in much the same way. Thank you for your support!

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We work with Spy Readers to curate a bespoke children's range

From dyslexia-friendly books to books for reluctant readers, we ensure clearly signposted themes for the little bookworms with high reading ages, giving their grown-ups peace of mind.

Spy Readers work with publishers to keep you up to date on the latest in children's literature, and we provide a safe and comfortable place for your little ones to explore and grow their love of reading and stories.

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There is a slim chance you'll recognise us from YouTube

We've been gushing about how much we love science fiction and fantasy on the internet since September 2023. We've made lots of friends in the industry (from authors, publishers, and editors to other creators and illustrators). Keep your eyes peeled for in-store events!

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Science fiction and fantasy have been our main loves for all our lives

We stock a comprehensive range of all the usual suspects, as well as some of the lesser-known titles that we love and think you will too! We're avid TTRPG players as well, so we're proud to stock a number of player and game master manuals, too.

We offer 10% off for TN Card Members

We're delighted to offer a 10% discount for members of the TN Card scheme. You can view details here. Simply present your TN card in store to redeem your discount!

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Come and say hello

Please do get in touch if you have any questions, suggestions or just to say hi! We're pretty active on Instagram, Threads, or you can pop us an email.

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 17:30
Wednesday
10:00 – 17:30
Thursday
10:00 – 17:30
Friday
10:00 – 17:30
Saturday
10:00 – 17:30 (Storytime at 10:30am)
Sunday
10:00 – 16:30