Located at the far end of Boscombe, you’ll find a highstreet full of independent and interesting shops that you could spend hours looking around.
One shop that’s notable for its uniqueness and quirky but cosy vibe is The Crooked Book.
A place that’s full of vintage treasures to admire, you’ll find it hard to resist buying something.
The beautiful exterior of the shop invites you in to look around the endless amount of vintage and second hand goods that are on offer.
Shopping locally is important, and places like The Crooked Book offer something so much more than ‘typical’ high street shops and cafes.
📍 725 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH7 6AQ
The warmly lit storefront of “The Crooked Book,” inviting customers to explore its unique blend of books, coffee, and vintage treasures.
The shop is full of second-hand books to take your fancy. Any readers and book lovers out there will know that you can spend hours gazing through the many books that are on offer.
No matter what the genre there will be something to take your interest.
Reading is such a joy and a perfect way to escape busy and fast-paced lives; sitting and devouring a book can be one of the best things to do.
A cosy, book-filled haven with wooden shelves, a piano, and eclectic decor, perfect for getting lost in a good read.
Everywhere you look there is something to catch your eye, from vintage furniture, unique and quirky ornaments and fun trinkets.
Although small, this place offers so much, and once you’ve visited, you will become a loyal customer of the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff.
As well as browsing through the endless amount of books and classic pieces, The Crooked Book is also a cafe.
Serving a wide range of drinks and delicious homemade cakes and lightbites. The cakes are enough to make you want to go alone!
Imagine finding a lovely new book to read, grabbing a coffee, sitting in the lovely cosy seating, and just relaxing in this cosy and charming bookshop.
Finding places like this is few and far between, making it a great place to visit.
Two yummy slices of carrot cake and two refreshing drinks
For plant lovers, there’s a selection of potted plants on sale if you want to add another to your collection!
A cosy, eclectic shop filled with a vibrant display of potted plants and vintage decor.
Every Friday, there is a chess club held at The Crooked Book.
If you’re an avid chess player, then this is a fantastic opportunity to meet with like-minded people to go somewhere and do what you love.
A vibrant chalkboard sign outside “The Crooked Book” advertising their weekly Friday Chess Club, inviting passersby to join in for a game.
This is a delightful place situated along Boscombe highstreet and a place you’ll wonder why you haven’t been in before.
For anyone who wants to find a friendly place to go for your coffee without it being too commercialised and corporate, then The Crooked Book is a place for you.
Go eat cake, read a book and maybe even play a game of chess. Enjoy!
For more information, such as current opening times and special events, check out their Instagram page.
