Cosy bookshop in Churchtown village.

Selling a curated selection of books and literary gifts from Botanic Road. Established 2026.

Pen drawing of The Magpie’s Tale shopfront, with a magpie on the roof

What's On

What’s coming up

Churchtown Christmas Lights switch-on

Shop open until 6pm

We will be open late for the Churchtown Christmas fair for all your festive book buying needs.

On the Shelves

All our picks

Royal Witch

Philippa Gregory

Ambition, Sorcery, Treason. How far will one woman dare to go? This historical novel is the breathtaking story of Eleanor Cobham's extraordinary rise to the top, set in the glittering royal court of Henry V.

Hardback£25

A Carol And A Killing

The Reverend Richard Coles

As the festive season descends upon Champton, one chorister's Christmas might be his last in this delightfully devious instalment in The Reverend Richard Coles' best selling series.

Hardback£14.99

The Witch

Freida McFadden

A chilling, twist-filled thriller about secrets-those we bury, and those people will burn to keep silent.

Hardback£22

The Deadly I heritance of Everest Macdonald

A. J. West

Set in wartime London and based on a true story, Everest Macdonald investigates the murder of her uncle, the actor William Terriss. A riveting, dark historical mystery.

Hardback£20

Welcome to the shop

We are an independent bookshop in the heart of historic Churchtown. Pop in and have a chat, browse at your leisure and if you can't see what you're looking for we can order something in for you. We're two minutes from Botanic Gardens, with free parking right outside.

More about the shop

Who we are

  • Emma

    Owner and bookseller

    I love reading everything from classics to children's books and always have about five books on the go at once! My favourite book is 'Persuasion' by Jane Austen.

  • Mark

    Owner and bookseller

    For me, bookselling has never felt like work. Surrounded by books, meeting like-minded people and sharing my passion for books- I love it! I can’t name a favourite book, there are too many candidates, but my desert island read would be ‘ Les Miserables’ by Victor Hugo.

  • Sam

    Bookshop Dog

    Our thirteen year old working cocker spaniel who can frequently be found at the bookshop with us. He's often curled up behind the counter or looking for a fuss and a treat!

Come and find us

76 Botanic RoadChurchtownSouthportPR9 7NE
Tuesday to Saturday
10am to 4pm

Two minutes from Botanic Gardens, in the heart of historic Churchtown village.

Free parking on the street outside.

Can’t see the book you’re after?

Tell us the title and we’ll order it in, ready for you to collect from the shop.

Get in touch

We’ll reply by email, usually within a day or two.