Foyles UK
Foyles is a long-established British bookseller with an extensive online selection of fiction, non-fiction, children's books and specialist titles. Its website also features signed editions, manga, graphic novels, stationery, games and gifts. Customers can order online for home delivery or collection from a Foyles bookshop.
Fiction, Non-Fiction and New Releases
Foyles stocks a broad selection of books across genres and subjects. Its fiction collection includes crime, thrillers, romance, science fiction, fantasy and contemporary literature. Non-fiction covers areas such as history, biography, politics, science, art, cookery, travel and business.
Readers can browse new releases, bestselling titles, recommended books and forthcoming publications. The website also features paperback editions, award-winning titles and selections chosen by Foyles booksellers.
Children's Books, Young Adult and Manga
The children's collection includes picture books, board books, early readers, chapter books, educational titles and fiction for different age groups. Young adult books provide further reading choices for teenagers, while the graphic novels and manga departments cover a range of genres and series.
Book descriptions, author information and series details help readers find titles for themselves or as gifts for younger family members.
Signed Editions and Specialist Books
Foyles regularly features signed books, special editions and selected releases for collectors. Its signed books section includes titles from established authors and emerging writers, with some signed copies available for pre-order. Availability can be limited, particularly for sought-after editions.
The bookseller also has specialist collections covering subjects such as languages, education, art, music and academic study. Its Charing Cross Road flagship is particularly well known for its extensive foreign-language department, with books and learning materials in around 100 languages, including French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese and Japanese.
Gifts, Stationery and Games
Beyond books, Foyles sells stationery, notebooks, reading journals, greeting cards, book-themed accessories and gifts. Its selection also includes board games, card games, bookmarks and other items suited to readers and book lovers.
The range changes throughout the year, with gift ideas for birthdays, Christmas and other occasions. Signed books and special editions can also make distinctive gifts for readers.
Foyalty Rewards and Student Discounts
Foyalty is Foyles' loyalty programme, available for eligible purchases both online and in its bookshops. Members earn one stamp for every £10 spent. Collecting ten stamps adds £10 to their Foyalty Balance, which can be redeemed against future purchases. Some products and transactions are excluded from the scheme.
Students can join Foyalty Student, which includes the standard rewards along with an additional 5% discount on most purchases, both online and in store. Eligibility requirements and exclusions apply, so students should check the current programme terms before ordering.
UK Delivery and Click & Collect
Foyles offers standard UK delivery for £3.99, with free standard delivery on orders over £25. Other delivery services, including First Class, are available at additional cost. Standard delivery usually takes three to five working days, while First Class delivery is generally estimated at two to three working days.
Click & Collect is available from Foyles bookshops. Customers can reserve eligible items online and pay at the counter when collecting their order. Collection can be available within two hours, subject to stock and store availability. The service is free.
Delivery estimates and charges depend on the selected service and the items ordered. Returns and exchanges are subject to Foyles' current terms and conditions, so customers should check the applicable policy before returning an online purchase.
Foyles Bookshops and Literary Events
Alongside its online store, Foyles operates five bookshops across London and Birmingham. These include its well-known Charing Cross Road flagship, as well as branches at the Royal Festival Hall, Waterloo Station, Westfield Stratford and Grand Central in Birmingham.
The shops stock new releases, established titles and staff recommendations, with selections of gifts and stationery. Foyles also runs in-store literary events, including author talks, book signings and discussions with writers. The Charing Cross Road flagship has additional specialist departments, a café and an auditorium hosting literary and cultural events.
How Foyles Began
William and Gilbert Foyle founded the business in 1903 after starting out by selling textbooks. They opened their first West End bookshop in Cecil Court, London, in 1904 and established a shop on Charing Cross Road in 1906.
The Charing Cross Road location became closely associated with the Foyles name. In 2014, the flagship moved to its present building at 107-109 Charing Cross Road, with a larger layout and specialist departments. Waterstones acquired Foyles in 2018, and the bookseller continues to operate under the Foyles name.
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