Dogs welcome
Muddy paws are part of the furniture. There's always a water bowl on the go and a friendly fuss for every dog.
Signed copies of the new Kate Atkinson are in. Ring to put one by.
A Buckinghamshire bookshop · Est. 2015
The Leaning Shelf
Two rooms of books chosen by people who read them, a children's corner with a rug, and an order service for anything we don't have.
This week
On the shelves
What we're pressing on people.
Orbital, Samantha Harvey
£9.99 paperbackRuth: a day in space, and the most beautiful thing I read this year.
The Wild Robot, Peter Brown
£7.99 paperbackTom: for anyone aged eight to eighty.
Wendover and the Chilterns on foot
£12.99 paperbackThe walking guide everyone asks for. Back in stock.
Kate Atkinson, signed
£22 hardbackA few left.
Welcome to The Leaning Shelf
Your shop in Wendover
Ruth opened The Leaning Shelf in 2015 in the old chemist's. The shelves lean because the building does. Author evenings most months, a book club that argues, and storytime on Saturdays for anyone under six and their grown-ups.
- Fiction
- Children's books
- Local walks and history
- Signed copies
Card payments
Pay by card, bank transfer or cash, whichever suits you.
Gift vouchers
Vouchers for any amount, for someone who deserves a treat.
Order and collect
Order ahead and pick it up when it suits you.
Out and about
Events
13Nov
An evening with Sarah Moss
From 19:00 until 20:30
In conversation about her new novel. Tickets £8, redeemable against the book.
£8.00
SatEvery
Saturday storytime
From 10:30 until 11:00
Under sixes and their grown-ups. Free, no need to book.
ThuEvery
Book club
From 19:00 until 20:30
First Thursday of the month. This month: Small Things Like These. New members welcome.
Have a look round
Inside and out
Plan your visit
Opening hours
Come and see what's in. Hours can change with the seasons and the weather.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9.30am to 5.30pm |
| Wednesday | 9.30am to 5.30pm |
| Thursday | 9.30am to 7pm |
| Friday | 9.30am to 5.30pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 5pm |
| Sunday | 11am to 3pm |
What people say
Kind words
They remember what I read and they are always right about what I'll read next.
Jonathan, Wendover
We'd love to see you
Come and see us at The Leaning Shelf
Ring ahead if you're after something in particular and we'll put it by for you.