Raining Books brighton

Great place for browsing, an amazing store of loved books. Wish there was one near us

A fascinating second-hand bookshop; well-stocked; good for fiction and science fiction. Chaos reigns here, hence allow time to sift through the stratified layers of volumes that fill its shelves. The owner is, though, an experienced bookdealer, and will gladly find you anything your archeological abilities fail to unearth. A singular experience not to be missed on any visit to Brighton; akin to entering a living, breathing entity.

One of the few old style bookshops in central Brighton, the others having driven out by council policy, high rents, coffee shops, etc. Very nice man, a seasoned bookseller. Great selection of books although the organisation is chaotic. Be prepared to spend quite a time there, enjoying the amazing number of books in every corner. Note that the name is Raining Books, not Rainbow Books. As with all bookshops of this kind, I suspect that opening times are a little 'flexible'.

Can come across rare gems...

Great selection of books! Could not resist buying a couple more than originally intended...

As bookshops should be. Pulling out books, poking around

It's an ok bookshop. It could do with a a good tidy up in places. There's books piled up on floor in areas and it could do with better book shelves to find books easier. The old guy who runs it is friendly. Worth having a look if you go by .

A wonderland of books, complete with that book smell we've come to love. Sure, it may be a bit messy, a bit disheveled but its owned by a person who genuinely loves books and is a lovely man. Make sure you donate any spare books! He'll appreciate it more than Oxfam!

Dingy, unkempt store - there are books all over the place in no order whatsoever, making it impossible to find anything. Many books are stacked in two rows, one blocking the other, or even with the pages and not the spine facing out. Place looks like it hasn't been cleaned in about 20 years. Also, the owner was moody and unwelcoming. Two stars only because there are probably are some hidden gems in here if you have three hours to spare and don't mind getting your hands covered in dust and cobwebs. Horrible place - won't be going back.