Rhyme & Reason

Sarah-Clare Conlon, Literature Editor
rhyme & reason bookshop
Rhyme & Reason

Independent bookshop based in Sheffield, specialising in children’s books, but also stocking a wide range of adult fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Official booksellers for the Off the Shelf literature festival in October/November and host of live lit events.

681 Ecclesall RoadSheffieldS11 8TG View map
Telephone: 0114 2661950 Visit Now

Opening Hours

  • Monday9:30am - 5:30pm
  • Tuesday9:30am - 5:30pm
  • Wednesday9:30am - 5:30pm
  • Thursday9:30am - 5:30pm
  • Friday9:30am - 5:30pm
  • Saturday9:30am - 5:30pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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