The Goose

The Goose The Isle of Wight's bookshop on The Green. Here for the love of reading for over 35 years.

Mr Rochester asks Jane the colour of her dress, as he has gone blind. A rare illustration by F.H. Townsend from an 1897 ...
12/08/2026

Mr Rochester asks Jane the colour of her dress, as he has gone blind. A rare illustration by F.H. Townsend from an 1897 copy of the novel. To read about Charlotte Brontë’s own struggles with sight, our blog is accessible via the link in our bio.

A few of R.S. Lloyd’s atmospheric illustrations for ‘What is the Truth’ by Ted Hughes, which recently came in from a loc...
05/08/2026

A few of R.S. Lloyd’s atmospheric illustrations for ‘What is the Truth’ by Ted Hughes, which recently came in from a local seller.

If you’d like to read more about them, our new blog has just been published.

31/07/2026

Would it be a Fleming novel if it didn’t contain a few surprise bullets?

A few beautiful illustrations by for Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym’ (Poe’s only full length nov...
29/07/2026

A few beautiful illustrations by for Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym’ (Poe’s only full length novel).

To read more about this book (and a few others!) please read our new blog by clicking on the substack link in our bio.

26/07/2026

From Angela Carter’s ‘The Bloody Chamber’ to ‘The Midnight Folk’ by John Masefield, a new set of folios has arrived in the shop.
Pop by on Monday to find your favourite title…

Can you spot the shop? We’re very proud to be featured in this stunning mural by local artists Poppy Morris, Hollie Jack...
24/07/2026

Can you spot the shop? We’re very proud to be featured in this stunning mural by local artists Poppy Morris, Hollie Jackson and Emma Goss

If you’re planning on cycling through St Helens this weekend, don’t forget to stop off at our shop to cool down (and may...
17/07/2026

If you’re planning on cycling through St Helens this weekend, don’t forget to stop off at our shop to cool down (and maybe buy a book or two)

“So much for reality!” - We’ve just taken in a selection of vintage graphic novels. If you’re looking for a little escap...
15/07/2026

“So much for reality!” - We’ve just taken in a selection of vintage graphic novels. If you’re looking for a little escapism then pop into the shop or read more on our blog.

If you fancy a few midsummer mysteries, we’ve just shelved a new set of vintage Agatha Christie novels. If you’d like to...
09/07/2026

If you fancy a few midsummer mysteries, we’ve just shelved a new set of vintage Agatha Christie novels.

If you’d like to learn more about them please read our blog on “Our Journal” via our website, or you can sign up to our substack and receive each blog directly by email.

If you’ve planned to cool off at the beach this week, don’t forget to buy a book on your way home. thank you again for y...
06/07/2026

If you’ve planned to cool off at the beach this week, don’t forget to buy a book on your way home.

thank you again for your illustrations!

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Newlands House, Lower Green Road
Isle Of Wight
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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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