Welcome to Griffin Books!
We're a small independent bookshop located in the lovely coastal town of Penarth, just outside Cardiff. We opened our doors in September 2014 and earlier this year we were named UK Independent Bookshop of the Year at the 2023 British Book Awards.
Browse our website to discover more about our products, services and our busy programme of author events. If you can't find what you're looking for, please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Upcoming Events
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Abigail Dean: Day One Event - VENUE CHANGE →
Please note if you're attending our event with Abigail Dean on Wednesday 10 April, the venue has changed to Griffin Books (the shop!)
MEET CHRISTIAN LEWIS: 'Hildasay to Home' Book Signing →
Join us to welcome back Christian Lewis, author of Finding Hildasay and Hildasay to Home, to the shop this Easter Monday. In 2017 Chris set himself the challenge of walking...