Welcome

Welcome to Maldon Books, an award-winning independent bookshop nestled in the heart of Maldon, Essex.

We’re a family-run bookshop, located in at the top of the high street with a beautiful view of All Saints Church. We stock a wide range of titles for children and adults of all ages, across a variety of genres. We also sell cards, gift wrap and jigsaws, and all sorts of suitably bookish gifts.

You can also find new and second hand records from Novel Sounds in our bookshop, at 21c High Street, accessible both on the High Street and within Maldon Books.

The bookshop is open for browsing seven days a week, and our experienced booksellers are on hand to help you find the perfect book, whether it’s a gift for a loved one, or a treat for yourself.

If you’re not able to make it in for a visit, head to our online store for a selection of our bestselling titles and highly recommended reads…

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News & Events

Event: Drawing Workshop with Alex Milway!

Posted on 21st October, 2026
Category: Events, News

Saturday 14th November | 10:30am | Free to attend Book Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/drawing-workshop-with-alex-milway-tickets-2003715978430?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true We’re hosting a free drawing workshop with bestselling children’s author and illustrator, Alex Milway! Come along for an interactive event and meet a much-loved children’s author. We’ll have copies of Alex’s books available for you to purchase …

Event: Romantasy Quiz at Ginny’s!

Posted on 21st October, 2026
Category: Events, News

Thursday 10th December | £7 per person | Ginny’s Cocktail Lounge Book Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/romantasy-quiz-at-ginnys-tickets-2003712421792?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true Test your romantasy knowledge at Ginny’s Cocktail Lounge, where we’ll be hosting a themed quiz! The perfect evening for romantasy book lovers, we’ll have 5 different rounds, with prizes to be won, as well as …