Bookmongers

This Brixton institution is everything you could want from a secondhand bookshop. Run by American-born Patrick Kelly, who opened the shop’s doors more than 30 years ago, it’s developed a devoted following. Its stock is inspiring and well-organised if slightly overflowing, but be warned: you might get distracted from your book hunt by wise old resident cat Popeye, who can often be seen advertising new stock on the shop’s Instagram page.