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Get Free Books

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Get Free Books is a unique community initiative located on Darley Street in Bradford. This highly-rated bookshop, boasting an excellent 4.5/5 stars from 28 reviews, operates on a simple yet impactful premise: providing free books to everyone. It's renowned for its mission to make reading accessible, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the pleasure of a good book, regardless of their circumstances. Visitors often praise the concept as a wonderful idea for fostering literacy and community spirit.

Visitors can browse a diverse selection of pre-loved books, with many discovering sought-after titles among the offerings. The shop encourages a "take what you need, donate what you can" philosophy, inviting patrons to make a voluntary donation if they are able, thereby supporting the ongoing availability of free books for others. Families particularly appreciate the opportunity for children to choose their own books, with many positive comments about youngsters enjoying their finds. Typically, visitors can take up to three free books per person.

Visiting Information

Get Free Books is open four days a week, making it a convenient stop for local residents and visitors alike. The shop accepts debit cards for any donations or purchases (though the books are free). While specific accessibility features are not detailed, the welcoming atmosphere is consistently highlighted by patrons.

  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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The reviews below were last updated on Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 23:40.

Anonymous
★5/5

A lovely idea and some great finds! Donation if you have the means - or, free for those who don’t have the pennies. Reading is such a key skill ❤️ Found some books I’d been after for awhile.

Anonymous
★5/5

Went for food at Akbars had a lovely person who was looking after use he was called malik he was very helpful

Anonymous
★5/5

Such a lovely idea. Three free books per person. There is a bucket for donations if you so wish. My toddler loved picking her books. She got some lovely Peppa Pig ones. Thank you.

Anonymous
★5/5

Love this little shop got a collection of books I wanted with out breaking the bank nice staff too

Anonymous
★5/5

Come to see us in Bradford City centre. 3 Books per person for FREE. educational and story books . Every book you can think off . Next door come see our new charity shop . We sell a bit of everything .

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📍 9 Darley St, Bradford BD1 3LE, UK

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Rating

4.5★
(28 reviews)

Address

9 Darley St, Bradford BD1 3LE, UK