Abacus Books

01/01/2026

11/12/2025

Abacus Books has been an ever-present on Regent Road since 1979.

21/03/2025

13/12/2024

This is a wonderful tradition from Iceland. Remember, at Abacus Books in Altrincham we stock both new, and vintage and second hand books, so whether it is a sustainable second hand Christmas you are striving for, or the latest new books, come and visit us in store or online, and create your new Christmas Eve tradition🎄🎁📚.

29/11/2024

Support your local independent bookshop on Black Friday, and get free shipping on all orders.
Browse our special list of hand-selected seasonal picks through over Black Friday weekend for free shipping AND you’ll be supporting Abacus Books in Altrincham. https://uk.bookshop.org/categories/m/gift-guide-2024?utm_source=Bookshop.org%20Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=black_friday_bso&_kx=mXe-exsRjdHU4ui8zz7VlaO1NO4EcJ1c9V-6plPgsxig6A7JPrMLlB9FDSX7WaYu.Rn8TLS

16/09/2024

The Shortlist is out!
What's the title you are most excited to read? Browse all six shortlisted titles here and support Abacus Books on :
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/booker-prize-shortlist?

31/07/2024

Your Summer Reading sorted ☀️😎.
Use code BOOKER10 for 10% off the Booker Prize 2024 Longlist on our website.
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24/06/2024

17/04/2024

We are proud to support Wood Street Mission's 'Books Forever'appeal, to promote literacy, and access to books to children who may not otherwise have access to them.
https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/abacus-books-supporting-wood-street-mission
Please buy a children's book (or two!) on our website and send direct to :-
Wood Street Mission
26 Wood Street
Manchester
M3 3EF
It really will make a difference 📖

Wood Street Mission are a charity based in Manchester supporting struggling families affected by poverty in the Manchester and Salford areas. Abacus Books are proud to support them in their aim to help provide books for children who may not otherwise have access to them. Please order here and send d...

17/04/2024

Abacus Books are proud to support Manchester based charity Wood Street Mission with its 'Books Forever'appeal which aims to inspire a love of reading, and promote literacy skills, to help transform the lives of local children across the Manchester and Salford areas.

Wood Street Mission are a charity supporting families on low incomes in the Manchester and Salford areas

Our Mission states that 'We will improve the life chances of children and families living in poverty by contributing to the creation of a society where all children have equal access to those items necessary for their wellbeing and education.'

01/12/2023

The Indie Champions are out!
If it's too cold ❄️ to go out, or you can't get in to the shop - visit our website for ideas - the top bestsellers for our website for November - all curated into one easy to shop list.

Check out this list on Bookshop.org

19/11/2023

https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/cosy-children-s-christmas-classics?
Well you know we are traditional here at Abacus Books, and Christmas is the best time to make memories and create traditions. Rediscover our Cosy Children's Christmas Classics and bring some joy to the little ones in your life.

Check out this list on Bookshop.org