About us

Arranged over two floors, City Books has a large range of carefully selected books, including an extensive selection of books of local interest.

Founded and run by Paul and Inge Sweetman, the shop is situated on Western Road, right in the centre of Brighton and Hove in the Brunswick area of the city. Regency architecture dominates this part of Britain's city by the sea.

In a competition held in Brighton and Hove, the City Books was voted by locals 'The Best Shop in Brunswick'. The shop has also been shortlisted twice for the 'Independent Bookshop of the Year Award'.

Ask in-store how to save money with the City Books loyalty card.

Opening hours are 9.30 to 6.00 Monday to Saturday, and 11.00 to 16.30 on Sunday.