A bookshop has stood here on these small cobbled streets for over 60 years and played a part in so many people’s memories – from children who are now grandparents to visitors who come every year.

St Ives Bookseller in it’s current guise began in 2001 under the ownership of Ron Johns and his family – with sister shops in Falmouth and Padstow as well as links with Mabecron Books, their publishing arm which specialises in locally set books.

The shop is managed by Alice with the support of long-term staff Julia, Dooze, Georgia and Julie.

We are open every day apart from Christmas/Boxing/New Years Days and later in the summer holidays so that you can browse our shelves after a day at the beach.

We hold a good selection of adults and children’s titles and can usually order books in for you pretty quickly if you need something in a hurry. Just ask!