The Petworth Bookshop

The Petworth Bookshop Petworth Bookshop is the latest incarnation in a long running tradition of independent bookselling.
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To celebrate the spring equinox, please appreciate this spring-themed nonfiction stack. Obviously, we couldn’t create su...
23/03/2026

To celebrate the spring equinox, please appreciate this spring-themed nonfiction stack. Obviously, we couldn’t create such a stack without showing off some of our newly restocked tweety birds! All available in the bookshop now.

🪴 Titles included:
‘Spring is the Only Season’ by Simon Barnes

‘Boater’ by Jo Bell

‘To Exist as I Am’ by Grace Spence Green

‘The Picnic and Suchlike Pandemonium’ by Gerard Durrell

‘Is a River Alive?’ by Robert Macfarlane

This week’s Friday Favourite has been chosen by Amanda. A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder by Louise Candlish tells the story...
20/03/2026

This week’s Friday Favourite has been chosen by Amanda. A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder by Louise Candlish tells the story of a neighbourhood dynamic that is drastically changed after new girl, Pixie moves in. But this is just the beginning of the mysterious goings on…
Amanda said she can’t say much without revealing the plot but that it has twists and turns a plenty to make it an enjoyable page turner! Fans off Lisa Jewell and Claire Douglas will love it!

Another great event last night with Brooklands Members. This time with David Rooney and his book ‘The Big Hop’. A compel...
19/03/2026

Another great event last night with Brooklands Members. This time with David Rooney and his book ‘The Big Hop’. A compelling story of the pioneers of aviation, remarkable engineering innovations and epic bravery that led to the first non-stop crossing of the Atlantic in 1919. A very entertaining and illuminating talk was followed by a lengthy book signing. Signed copies available in the bookshop.

Was lovely to see yesterday as she came in to sign some copies of her new book, ‘How Does Your Garden Grow’. This beaut...
19/03/2026

Was lovely to see yesterday as she came in to sign some copies of her new book, ‘How Does Your Garden Grow’. This beautiful guide gives easy instructions to teach you everything you need to know about growing and caring for your garden. We have 5 copies available in store! 🪴

18/03/2026

These puffin clothbound classics are brightening up our children’s section. Beautifully crafted, these books are a great way to introduce those little readers in your life to some timeless stories. ⭐️

16/03/2026

New in! We love these beautiful journals from . Perfect if you love cooking, travelling, reading, or even putting pen to paper - we certainly do! 💛

We finally kicked off our Book Group for 2026 with Seascraper, longlisted for last year’s Booker, by Benjamin Wood. Shor...
14/03/2026

We finally kicked off our Book Group for 2026 with Seascraper, longlisted for last year’s Booker, by Benjamin Wood. Short at 176 pages, the author has
written a deeply atmospheric novel centred around the distant and dangerous tideline, a wonderful horse and two very different men. Both prisoners of their past, both trying to break free from it and both in thrall to their mothers. The sun breaks through the fog at the end and the general consensus was that it was a tight, pleasing novel that would reward a second reading.

Today’s Friday Favourite comes from Helen. She says;“As a fan of Miss Benson’s Beetle, I couldn’t wait to read this late...
13/03/2026

Today’s Friday Favourite comes from Helen. She says;

“As a fan of Miss Benson’s Beetle, I couldn’t wait to read this latest novel from author Rachel Joyce. In it, Joyce beautifully captures the subtle nuances of family relationships in the face of tragedy. The book follows the Kemp family after the tragic death of their artist father, Vic Kemp, and explores the relationship dynamic of his four children. There’s added tension as his death swiftly follows an impulsive marriage to young artist, Bella-Mae. Joyce captures the differing personalities as they navigate their way through grief and how this affects the relationship bonds between them. Set on an island in the Italian Lakes during a European heat wave, the uncomfortable temperatures add to the mounting, awkward tension, but can the family survive this devastating loss, or will it fracture them forever? A compulsive page turner to the end.”

All of our Friday Favourites are available to purchase in store.

The sun has got its hat on! Surely bee season is just around the corner? 🐝💛
11/03/2026

The sun has got its hat on! Surely bee season is just around the corner? 🐝💛

Whilst yesterday celebrated our paperback fiction top picks, today we present our top picks for hardback fiction. Highli...
10/03/2026

Whilst yesterday celebrated our paperback fiction top picks, today we present our top picks for hardback fiction. Highlights include Francis Spufford’s ‘Nonesuch’ and Will Self’s ‘Quantity Theory of Morality’.

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Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
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