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πŸ“š Fantastic Value Books, Jigsaws, Puzzle Mags & More!
πŸ—ΊοΈ Maps, Cornish Books & Pre-Owned Bargains
πŸ›οΈ Open Wed, Sat & Sun at Par Market – the South West’s biggest indoor market!

30/08/2026

πŸŽ„ We know it’s early for Christmas… but we’re getting ready! πŸŽ„

This year, our goal is simple: make Christmas more affordable for families! ❀️

From now right through to December, Everything Toys will be adding more and more larger toys alongside our usual range of fidgets and sensory toys β€” all at low, affordable prices and the lowest prices possible! 🧸🎁

We’ll be bringing in more licensed favourites including ZURU, Fuggler, Minecraft and more, alongside all the traditional and other branded toys you know and love.

Expect to see:
πŸš— Cars & RC Cars
🎎 Dolls
🎲 Games
🧸 Toys
🎁 And loads more!

And of course, our famous stocking filler section will be packed with new squishies, mini games, sensory toys and fidgets β€” perfect for Christmas morning stocking fillers without breaking the bank! πŸŽ…πŸŽ„

What would YOU like to see us stock this Christmas? πŸ‘‡
Let us know in the comments! πŸ’¬

πŸ“ Everything Toys – Par Market & Food Hall
πŸŽ„ Affordable Christmas starts here!

πŸ‚πŸ“š It’s definitely feeling autumnal today! 🌧️With rain all day, there’s no better excuse to cosy up with a good book! β˜•πŸ“–...
29/08/2026

πŸ‚πŸ“š It’s definitely feeling autumnal today! 🌧️

With rain all day, there’s no better excuse to cosy up with a good book! β˜•πŸ“–

We’re OPEN TODAY until 5pm and we’ve had LOTS of new titles arrive this morning, including some brand-new authors we haven’t stocked before! πŸ‘€πŸ“š

πŸš— Parking tip: If the main car park is busy, remember we also have the East Car Park, accessible from Par Moor Road or from the main car park down the side of the building.

So why not pop down, escape the rain and have a browse? πŸŒ§οΈβž‘οΈπŸ“š

Open until 5pm today β€” see you at the main entrance! ❀️

πŸ‚πŸ“š AUTUMN IS COMING… TIME TO STOCK UP! πŸ“šπŸ‚With rain in the forecast and those cosy autumn days just around the corner, th...
21/08/2026

πŸ‚πŸ“š AUTUMN IS COMING… TIME TO STOCK UP! πŸ“šπŸ‚

With rain in the forecast and those cosy autumn days just around the corner, there’s no better time to curl up with a good book! β˜•πŸπŸ“–

We’ve been VERY busy today putting out hundreds of new paperbacks! πŸŽ‰

✨ Lots of your favourite authors
πŸ“š New titles from authors you love
πŸ”Ž The FULL DI Ruth Hunter series by Simon McCleave is now in stock!
πŸ–€ Plus 3 brand-new Angela Marsons titles!

Whether you’re looking for a gripping crime thriller, a cosy read or your next holiday-to-autumn book, we’ve got loads to choose from! πŸ‚πŸ“š

πŸ“ No.1 Book Stop – Unit 1, Par Market & Food Hall
We’re right at the main entrance!

πŸ•˜ OPEN THIS WEEKEND from 9am both Saturday & Sunday!

Come and have a browse, grab a bargain and get your autumn reading pile started! πŸπŸ“–β€οΈ

πŸ“šβœ¨ WHAT YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR! βœ¨πŸ“šComing into stock over the next 2 weeks at No.1 Book Stop! πŸŽ‰πŸ”₯ NEW & RETURNING TITLES:...
11/08/2026

πŸ“šβœ¨ WHAT YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR! βœ¨πŸ“š

Coming into stock over the next 2 weeks at No.1 Book Stop! πŸŽ‰

πŸ”₯ NEW & RETURNING TITLES:

πŸ“– Simon McCleave – Hunter Series
The next 3 books are on their way! This means we’ll now have the FULL HUNTER COLLECTION available! πŸ‘

πŸ“– Angela Marsons – DI Kim Stone Series
Books 14, 15 & 16 are coming in! πŸ”Ž

🍬 Glenda Young – The Toffee Factory Series
The final book in the trilogy β€” Celebrations at the Toffee Factory! ❀️

πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ Hannah Hendy – Dinner Lady Detectives
The latest book in the much-loved series is also on its way!

πŸš‚ Edward Marston – The Iron Horse
Back in stock with a newly reprinted cover! πŸ“š

πŸ‘€ We’ll let you know the exact day they arrive, so keep an eye on our social media!

And don’t forget…

πŸ“ We’re OPEN TOMORROW from 9am for another busy day at Par Market! πŸŽ‰

Come and have a browse β€” you never know what you might find! πŸ“šβ€οΈ

03/08/2026
πŸ“š Thousands of NEW books have arrived over the last two weeks!πŸ“šOur shelves have had a huge refresh with loads of brand-n...
13/07/2026

πŸ“š Thousands of NEW books have arrived over the last two weeks!πŸ“š

Our shelves have had a huge refresh with loads of brand-new titles now in stock!

✨ Loads of new books added
πŸ“– Lots of children's books
πŸ“š Huge selection of adult paperbacks
❀️ Many of your favourite authors and series have been fully restocked

Whether you're looking for your next holiday read, something for the kids, or a bargain book, there's never been a better time to visit!

πŸ›οΈ We're open as usual this Wednesday from 9am–5pm at No.1 Book Stop, Par Market.

Come and see what's new – with thousands of books to browse, you're sure to find something you'll love!

πŸ“šβœ¨ NEW STOCK HAS LANDED! βœ¨πŸ“šWe’ve been busy filling the shelves today with around 1,000 new paperbacks β€” packed with bran...
26/06/2026

πŸ“šβœ¨ NEW STOCK HAS LANDED! βœ¨πŸ“š

We’ve been busy filling the shelves today with around 1,000 new paperbacks β€” packed with brand new titles, customer favourites, and books that are finally back in stock! πŸŽ‰

And we’re not stopping there… with 2,000+ more books going out over the next week, we’ll be fully stocked and ready for you! πŸ“–πŸ”₯

Some highlights from today:
⭐ Our biggest James Patterson collection in over 25 years of business!
⭐ More Nora Roberts books than ever before β€” with even more arriving on the shelves this week!
⭐ Loads of your favourite titles back in stock that you’ve been waiting for!
⭐ Kids’ books are fully topped up too β€” with loads of favourites, new reads, and plenty of boxsets! πŸ§ΈπŸ“š

There’s so much more to discover in store β€” come and have a browse!

πŸ“ Open this weekend
πŸ•˜ Saturday & Sunday β€” 9am–5pm

See you there! 😊

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our very first author meet & greet event this Wednesday β€” and a special t...
11/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our very first author meet & greet event this Wednesday β€” and a special thank you to Nick Louth for joining us! πŸ“š

We hope everyone enjoyed meeting Nick, chatting about his books, and finding out more about his writing process and how he brings his novels to life.

Nick has kindly left some signed copies of his books with us βœοΈπŸ“– We’ve mixed these in with our usual stock, so keep an eye out β€” you might just find a signed surprise copy!

We’d love to know… which author that we stock would you like to see at our next author event? Let us know in the comments! πŸ‘‡

πŸ“š WE ARE OPEN TODAY! πŸ“šWe have lots happening today at No.1 Book Stop! πŸŽ‰Join us from 2pm today (10/06/26) as bestselling ...
10/06/2026

πŸ“š WE ARE OPEN TODAY! πŸ“š

We have lots happening today at No.1 Book Stop! πŸŽ‰

Join us from 2pm today (10/06/26) as bestselling author Nick Louth will be in store for book signings, chats, and a chance to find out more about his brilliant novels.

Whether you’re a fan, an avid reader, or an aspiring author β€” everyone is welcome! Come along and say hello πŸ‘‹πŸ“–

We also have two exciting new titles that you’ve been waiting for, fresh off the press! πŸ”₯

πŸš‚ Murder on the Great Northern Railway – Edward Marston
A brand new gripping addition to the bestselling Railway Detective historical mystery series. (fantasticfiction.com⁠)

πŸ” Cruel Truth – Rachel Lynch
The latest DI Kelly Porter crime thriller β€” a page-turning police procedural and the next instalment in the popular series. (books.google.com⁠)

Both titles are available now and only £3.00 each! 🀩

Lots in stock, so pop in and see us today! πŸ“šβœ¨

πŸ“š Don't forget! Meet bestselling author Nick Louth tomorrow from 2PM at No.1 Book Stop, Par Market & Food Hall!This is a...
09/06/2026

πŸ“š Don't forget! Meet bestselling author Nick Louth tomorrow from 2PM at No.1 Book Stop, Par Market & Food Hall!
This is a great opportunity to meet Nick in person, have a chat, and get your books signed. Whether you're a long-time fan, an avid reader, or an aspiring author, we'd love to see you there.
We have a fantastic selection of Nick Louth's titles available in store, including his latest releases.
πŸ“ No.1 Book Stop, Unit 1, Par Market & Food Hall, Stadium Retail Park, Par, PL25 3RP
πŸ•‘ Tomorrow from 2PM
Pop in and say hello!

Address

Par Market, Stadium Retail Park
Saint Austell
PL253RP

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447484899868

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