Wadard Books

Excellent selection of second hand books, particularly history. A very friendly and knowledgeable owner as well.

Best book shop in the area

First the Google maps sends you to the wrong end of Franingham. A typical small book shop We where trying to sell some old books. FYI it's near the Chequers public house.

A lovely wide range of second hand books to suit all tastes and pockets

Great place to buy and sell books

I ordered on line through Abebooks. The book was a cookbook out of print. It was quite expensive and shipping was also expensive. But I thought it would make a welcome Christmas present. I had to go to the post office here in Canada and pay extra in order to get the book. I don't know if the extra charge was because Wadard did not put enough postage on the book or if it was duty because the book was so "expensive". The book was described as very good. It was like new but it had a strong musty smell. Abebooks says that it is up to the seller to issue a credit. Wadard books does not respond to my emails and is not issuing a credit. I suggested that I would swallow the shipping and extra charge from the post office but Wadard should credit me the cost of the book. Abebooks says that in the midst of the pandemic I must go into the post office here in Canada and pay for return postage to Wadard before they will issue a credit. I think that this is terrible customer service from Wadard Books.

Lucky if you can get in to browse. Visited several times and even though shop looks open with books on display outside, shop not open to visitors. Even checked opening times on website before visit!