History – Waterstones

Tim Waterstone came up with the concept for Waterstones in 1982. Over the succeeding decades, they grew into a cultural icon in Britain, hiring around 3000 skilled booksellers across more than 280 locations.

They are pleased to have made it through the rise of e-readers and internet competition and are launching an aggressive growth plan under the direction of Managing Director James Daunt. In recent years, the United States has seen an explosion of both new enterprises and the relocation or renovation of older ones. To get closer to these ambitious objectives, the company has lately opened up shop in ritzier areas like Reigate and Clifton and moved its locations in Edinburgh and Manchester to the Trafford Centre.

Store managers have a lot of autonomy to meet the needs of their communities, unlike at many other national chains, and receive limited direction from corporate. They take great pleasure in bringing attention to books that are just good (but are often overlooked), a practice that was pioneered by their success in making John Williams’ Stoner a bestseller forty years after its initial publication.

Waterstones.com, in addition to its brick-and-mortar locations, strives to provide the Waterstones experience to every home and smartphone in the United Kingdom. With innovative projects like the weekly reading update Waterstones Weekly and an ever-expanding portfolio of one-of-a-kind reader incentives and signed editions, Waterstones.com is the perfect online counterpart to its High Street bookshops. Click & Collect, a service that seamlessly integrates the two, has grown in popularity alongside them because it offers clients the best of both worlds.

Here at Waterstones, they take pride in offering freshly roasted coffee, an extensive book collection, one-of-a-kind gifts, and staff people who are truly invested in their jobs.

Bestselling Travel Guides & Maps

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• Lonely Planet Pocket Paris – Pocket Guide (Paperback)
• Lonely Planet Pocket Rome – Pocket Guide (Paperback)
• Lonely Planet Pocket New York City – Pocket Guide (Paperback)
• Lonely Planet Pocket Copenhagen – Pocket Guide (Paperback)

Lonely Planet Pocket Paris – Pocket Guide (Paperback)

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Lonely Planet Pocket Rome – Pocket Guide (Paperback)

The Lonely Planet Pocket Rome is your guide to the best experiences and local culture that the city has to offer, broken down neighborhood by neighborhood. With your dependable travel buddy by your side, you can take in the sights of the ancient forum and the Colosseum, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, and dine in a trattoria. Find the best that Rome has to offer, and make the most of your time there!

Lonely Planet Pocket New York City – Pocket Guide (Paperback)

Lonely Planet’s Pocket New York City is your guide to the best activities and local life the city has to offer, broken down area by neighborhood. With your dependable travel buddy by your side, you can take in the sights from the top of the Empire State Building, unwind in Central Park, and explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Antiquities. Explore New York City’s top attractions and make the most of your time there to get the most out of your visit.

Lonely Planet Pocket Copenhagen – Pocket Guide (Paperback)

Lonely Planet’s Pocket Copenhagen is your guide to the best experiences and local life that the city has to offer, broken down neighborhood by neighborhood. Together with your trustworthy travel partner, you may experience the exhilarating cuisine of Denmark, relax in the laid-back atmosphere of Christiania, and pump up your adrenaline in Tivoli Gardens. Explore the city’s top attractions and make the most of your time there to get the most out of your visit.

Shop Bestselling Travel Guides & Maps at Waterstones

Looking for the perfect travel companion for your next adventure? Look no further than Waterstones and their collection of bestselling travel guides and maps. With a vast selection of resources for destinations all around the globe, you’re sure to find the perfect guide to suit your needs and interests. From niche travel recommendations to comprehensive country guides, these resources are written and curated by top travel experts, ensuring you’ll have all the information you need to make the most of your travels. So why not step into Waterstones today and find the perfect guide to inspire your next adventure?