John Smith’s Bookshop

Usually I’m not a big fan of the John Smith bookshops unless in desperate need of a book at the last minute. In city centre campuses like Strathclyde and Caledonian and the busier west end like Glasgow University, you tend to feel you are being ripped off as you can get the books for a fraction of the cost elsewhere or online.
However, this one at the Jordanhill campus of Strathclyde University certainly has a place. There is nowhere else in the nearby vicinity and if you don’t want to traipse into town or have time to wait for a delivery from the internet, this place is ideal. Plus since there are very few amenities at the Jordanhill campus this is one of the few places you can go for a browse when trying to pass the time.
It is tiny with a very small selection of books and a bits and bobs of stationary but that makes it much more personal than the other John Smith bookshops and the staff are so friendly that they will do their best for you in ordering in books you need. Definitely has a place.