Today it’s our 3rd birthday!

Three years ago on 28 September we took over Bookworm to create Gwisgo Bookworm, book and record shop. We would like to thank everyone for making us so welcome in Aberaeron and for all the tremendous support you have given us. Since we took over there has been a gradual evolution from largely 2nd hand books to a mix of new and 2nd hand. We both really enjoy the challenge of choosing a selection of new titles, fiction and non fiction, that covers a wide range of tastes and yet can be fitted into the small space we have in the shop. If not in stock we can always order books for you and we also love taking on the task of sourcing 2nd hand books that people aren’t able to find.

This year has been a very strange one so far and following the difficult weeks of lockdown we have been so lucky to have had a very busy summer as Aberaeron has been a popular destination for many tourists.
We are still happy to deliver locally or post books out to customers who are unable to visit the shop in person or are still choosing to stay at home. We will also be continuing our ‘BooktoBrowse’ scheme so that you can book a time to browse knowing that you will have the shop to yourself or with your family. We hope that people will find this useful when it comes to thinking about Christmas shopping – we are already seeing people thinking and buying ahead!

Bookshop Day – Saturday 3rd October

10% off all books this weekend

To celebrate our 3rd birthday and Bookshop Day we are offering 10% off all books, new and 2nd hand, on Saturday & Sunday 3 – 4 October. We hope you are able to join us as we say thank you to everyone who supports us.
(The offer won’t apply to new books that are already discounted and to any orders placed on the day.)

And don’t forget the gorgeous special edition tote bags….

available from Saturday 3 October, designed especially for independent bookshops by Charlie Mackesy following the huge success of his stunning book ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse’ To be sure of getting your hands on one of these please contact us to pre-order. They are £15 and will make a lovely present or just treat yourself!

We are Open to Customers from Monday 22 June

Initially we will be open for limited days and hours until we work out what works best for ourselves and our customers.

From Mon 22 June
11am – 3pm
Mon 22, Wed 24, Thurs 25 and Sat 27

From Monday 29 June

11am – 3pm
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat

After 12 weeks of enforced closure due to Covid-19 we are delighted to be able to reopen our door to customers on Monday 22 June.

During lockdown we have been selling books online and taking orders over the phone, by email or messenger. A huge thankyou to everyone who has supported us over the last 3 months. It has been a difficult and challenging time for everyone but books provide a means of learning, escape and relaxation for many people and we are delighted that we have been able to provide support.

But, we know that there is nothing like having a good browse for books and, as we reopen, we aim to create an environment that makes you feel happy to do this even though there will be some inevitable restrictions.

On reopening we will be asking our customers to:

Sanitise hands using the gel provided on entering the shop – this will also apply if you are wearing gloves. Feel free to use gel when you leave as well if you have been holding books.

We will only allow one person (or couple) per aisle to ensure social distancing.

Do not enter the shop if you have a cough or feel unwell with any Covid-19 symptoms.

Book 2 Browse

Shopping by appointment for anyone who would rather visit outside of opening hours, especially suitable for people who have been self isolating and for families.

Please contact us

Phone 01545 238282

Email info@gwisgo.co.uk or via our contact form

By Facebook messenger or Twitter DM

Or shop online
Arrange to collect or we can deliver locally

Thank you for your support
Keep safe, Niki & Karen

Caboodle Bookshop of the Month for May 2020

We are delighted to have been awarded the Caboodle Bookshop of the Month by National Book Tokens. If like us you love nothing more than receiving a book token as a present, then it’s worth checking out Caboodle if you haven’t already! Find out what offers and events we have in place at Gwisgo Bookworm, plus prize draws, book recommendations and exclusive competitions organised by National Book Tokens.

Book supply update 1/5/2020

We have a good news update as the new normal is taking tiny steps back to the old normal. Our two main distributors of new books, Gardners and the Books Council of Wales, are now able to supply us with bulk orders of books to re-stock our shelves. 

So, a huge thank you to all those that have been ordering books and from next week we will be able to offer you a wider selection of new titles which is just great news. 

For books currently not in stock, once again we can now complete your orders of multiple titles as well as single orders using Gardners Home Delivery Service. Order new titles from us and they will be sent straight to your door while supporting us at the same time. So, if you can’t see the titles you want on our website contact us by phone or email and we will sort your books out.

Running out of books to read?

Why not try our Lockdown Lucky Dip?

Tell us what genre and authors you enjoy reading and we’ll carefully select a variety of books that we think you will enjoy. Choose from modern fiction, historical novels, classics, crime/thrillers and sci fi – or any combination of these. 

Five 2nd hand fiction for £18 including postage or delivery local to Aberaeron.

Contact us by phone, email or through messenger.

01545 238282

info@gwisgo.co.uk

The shop is now temporarily closed following government guidelines

But it is still possible to order from us

 Knowing that many people will find self isolation easier to manage with good books, some new music to listen to or greetings cards to write, we still aim to provide that service

• Customer orders
  • We can take orders by phone, email, online or Messenger
  • We can take payment by card over the phone, via PayPal or Bank Transfer
• Recommendations
  • If you aren’t sure what you want to read we can make recommendations if you let us know what books you usually enjoy
• Delivery
  • We will deliver free of charge wherever possible and with a minimum charge for more distant deliveries. Orders will be left in an agreed place to avoid direct contact. Orders can be posted for a small charge

• Contact details
  • Tel: 01545 23 82 82 please leave a message if we don’t pick up the phone
  • Email: info@gwisgo.co.uk
  • Facebook: @gwisgobookworm

New Website

Welcome to our new website with online shop so that you can browse all the great new book titles that we have in our physical shop when you’re not able to visit in person. The shop is now up and running so please take a look.

If you can’t find the book that you are looking for please contact us directly and we will order in for you wherever possible.