The Blue House Bookshop lives on Bootham in York, the ancient street of merchants running alongside the ruins of St Mary's Abbey and up to the city walls.  The back of the shop is the former Abbey boundary wall and the rest of our building was partly added in Tudor times, then rebuilt after the siege of York in 1644 during the First English Civil War.

 
The books are new.

We specialise in beautiful children's books but also have a selection of books for grown-ups, and would be happy to offer advice on a choice of books for you, simply email [email protected]

We supply books for nearly 20 local schools so far, at an attractive discount and we can help with your book choices. 

I found Karen's expertise and advice invaluable when it came to finding appropriate and engaging books to appeal to our students. All Saints School, York   

 

Karen can offer a range of recommendations that are tailor made to our needs. The pricing of the stock is extremely competitive and the benefits of having an expert at your disposal is immeasurable!' Yearsley Grove Primary School