Wonderland Bookshop

Wonderland Bookshop Retford's independent children's bookshop. British Book Awards Children's Bookseller of the Year 2025.

16/08/2026

Our advertised holiday opening hours notwithstanding, we're closed today, but don't worry, we'll be back open tomorrow.

We know that there are always lots of feelings about starting school. Excitement, worries, there's a lot to talk about! ...
15/08/2026

We know that there are always lots of feelings about starting school. Excitement, worries, there's a lot to talk about! Here's a selection of books about starting school, making friends, and also talking about worries.

Happy book birthday to Bethany Walker!She'll be with us tomorrow morning for drop in crafts and book signing from 10am. ...
13/08/2026

Happy book birthday to Bethany Walker!

She'll be with us tomorrow morning for drop in crafts and book signing from 10am. Can't make it? Order a copy on the link in the comments.

Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks, inspired by Greek mythology!

Kinda chic.
12/08/2026

Kinda chic.

Today's a good day to pre-order a signed and dedicated book and treat your future shelf...!Medusa Gorgon's Bad Hair Day ...
11/08/2026

Today's a good day to pre-order a signed and dedicated book and treat your future shelf...!

Medusa Gorgon's Bad Hair Day by Bethany Walker and Katie Abey publishes on Thursday and Beth will be with us on Friday morning for signing and crafts. If you like diary style books and you're interested in Greek mythology, this is the book for you. Think Lottie Brooks, with Greek mythology! Great for ages 8+. Link to order in comments.

Next up is Hari Kumar: The Race Day Disaster by Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Mamta Singh. Enjoyed Loki? This is another diary style book and Louie Stowell herself describes it as hilarious! Hari is a ten year old boy and Rashmi has created a relatable and hilarious series. Rashmi is with us on August 26th and you can order your signed and dedicated copy via the link in the comments.

Finally, we're offering the beautiful Independent Exclusive edition of The Ghost Leopard by Hannah Gold and I'm delighted to confirm that Hannah will be signing and dedicating this stunning book publishing in January. Link in comments!

Finally, schools, we often get requests for signed and dedicated class sets, or requests to order as a school. We CAN facilitate this, but we do need to do this around publication time. Get in touch to discuss.

Which are you ordering?

Have you pre-ordered your signed and dedicated copy of Medusa Gorgon's Deadly Side Eye by Bethany Walker and Katie Abey ...
10/08/2026

Have you pre-ordered your signed and dedicated copy of Medusa Gorgon's Deadly Side Eye by Bethany Walker and Katie Abey yet?

Perfect for fans of diary type books, inspired by Greek mythology, Beth will be with us on Friday morning for signing and crafting. Can't make it, or want to guarantee a signed copy? Link to order in comments!

Please keep an eye on your emails. You'll receive an order complete notification via the website when it's ready to collect, or has been posted. Don't forget to check spam!

09/08/2026

My awesome friend Liz is the Rebel Rhymer in Residence with the Rebel Reading Society, and trust me, this poem is perfect for summer and the Year of Reading!

Liz is also the person who began our infamous staff toilet door graffiti. She watched the shop for me one Saturday when the lovely Anna Terreros-Martin visited to paint our window with The Friendly Mammoth and invited her to doodle on the door. And thus, the staff toilet graffiti door was born. We'll share a photo sometime!

Today is Book Lovers Day.What are you reading?
09/08/2026

Today is Book Lovers Day.

What are you reading?

I'm in a primary school library today sorting and scanning books for their amazing new library! Here's Mini Bookseller w...
04/08/2026

I'm in a primary school library today sorting and scanning books for their amazing new library! Here's Mini Bookseller with 1000 or so lovely new books.

Don't worry, we're still open but will be closing slightly early due to the exciting library job. 😍

Address

64 Carolgate
East Retford
DN226EF

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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+441777948580

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