Couldn't be happier. Got the book advent calendar and it's so worth every penny. There's cute little wax seals on around half the books, and they're all packed gorgeously and I genuinely feel like a... See more
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This was my first time ordering a book from Dryad and I am US Based. I anticipated the shipping cost and the travel time so that didn't bother me. What I loved was the packaging. Not only did it arriv... See more
I’ve purchased from Dryad books at least 3 times I think, maybe 4? The owner is lovely and I can tell they are passionate about what they do! I love the great selection of books from YA to Folkelore... See more
Very quick delivery and beautifully wrapped I think Dryad books have a great selection of fantasty books and I think the bundles are reasonable. They take personal care with every order and even reac... See more
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Hello! We're an online bookshop based in the UK, specialising in Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Sci-Fi and Horror, and focusing on LGBTQIA+ stories. We offer free gift wrapping on all book orders and run a bi-monthly fantasy subscription box.
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N/A, N/A, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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Gorgeous package and very quick delivery
My order was dispatched and arrived very quickly, and the book was gorgeously wrapped and they also added tea as a gift.
August 5, 2024
Fast courteous service.
August 3, 2024
Great books and tea
Great books and tea. Very happy my addition to the book box was added in for me. Beautifully packaged. All book post should be like this!
July 18, 2024
Dryad Books
Independent bookshop focusing on science fiction fantasy and speculative fiction. Delivery was quick and items beautifully packaged. Really great online selection.
July 3, 2024
Fantastic service
Fantastic service, speedy delivery and packaged so beautifully. Can’t wait to order again!
July 1, 2024
Definitely recommend
Great range, excellent service, arrived quickly and well packaged with the books also wrapped in paper and string. Very cute. Great ranged of signed books too. Would definitely recommend!
July 1, 2024
Dryad book box
I order the subscription box every month and it gets better every month. I don’t know how she does it but for any book lover these boxes are incredible!
May 28, 2024
Bi-monthly box
I bought the bi-monthly box and I am shocked at how much care and attention went into this!
Absolutely made up tysm
May 31, 2024
I love Dryad Books
Fast delivery, wonderful communication when needed, lovely packaging!! I cannot fault Dryad, they are a lovely group to purchase books from!
May 29, 2024
wonderful bookshop
wonderful bookshop, every order with them is like getting a present through the door- the presentation is just stunning. I can barely bring myself to unwrap them at times. They really go the extra mile
May 28, 2024
Beautiful book and fun little extras…
Beautiful book and fun little extras really worth the book box
May 28, 2024
Hugely satisfied
Book-Box was ordered as a birthday present. Box was despatched and arrived in good time, well but not over-packaged. The presentation of the items inside the box was lovely, as were the quality of the items themselves. Couldn't be happier. Would definitely consider ordering from this seller again.
May 28, 2024
Great service from Dryad
Great service from Dryad, speedy delivery and beautifully packed.
May 28, 2024
Book box
Aw
Always love the box I recieve. Never had any disappointment with the contents. Good value for money.
March 18, 2024
First class service in every way
First class service in every way. Helpful and fast reply to my query and equally fast delivery of my order which was beautifully wrapped and very well packaged.
Thank you Dryad Books.
April 26, 2024
Books arrived quickly and safely
Books arrived quickly and safely. They were wrapped beautifully, brown paper book packages tied up with string are a favorite thing! Thank you!
April 18, 2024
Fully recommend Dryad Books!
Amy at Dryad Books is amazing - have asked her to source books without UK publishers/not readily available in the UK various times, and she’s done it very quickly for me ☺️ plus, she sends books with gorgeous wrapping and a personal touch!
April 18, 2024
International order here
International order here:
Everything was great! The package was delivered in a timely fashion and wrapped with care. I would recommend buying from this bookshop!
April 23, 2024
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