Situated in the heart of Mayfair, Heywood Hill is one of the leading bookshops of London, trusted by readers and collectors throughout the English-speaking world. Our staff are dedicated bibliophiles who understand the importance of matching the right book with the right person. We offer a range of tailored literary services, all marked by old-fashioned courtesy and good humour.
A Year In Books
Our subscription service really is very special. Human selection is at the heart of it. We find out someone's reading preferences and tastes and then each month our talented booksellers choose a book for that subscriber individually. We take this very seriously and that is why readers all over the world are flocking to be part of A Year In Books.
Current Reading List
Our latest Recommended Reading List is available here. You can browse and buy from the famous Heywood Hill list online. We hope you enjoy the list.
Edward Docx prize draw
If you purchase a signed copy of Edward Docx's latest novel 'Let Go My Hand', you will be entered into a draw to win an exclusive 45-min creative writing masterclass with Edward Docx. The one-to-one informal consultation will take place either over a cup of tea here at Heywood Hill or over Skype if you are overseas. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to talk about the writing profession with a pre-eminent British author at the height of his career.
Library Building
Heywood Hill creates private libraries all over the world. Drawing on our unique knowledge of new, out-of-print and antiquarian books we curate and install original collections.
