The Floating London Bookshop, named “Word on the Water” is a second-hand bookstore housed on an old canal boat… a truly book-lovers paradise!

Every nook and cranny of this 100-year-old Dutch barge is stacked with neat rows of new and used classics, cult, contemporary fiction and a large range of children’s books. Whether you’re hunting for a rare find or simply enjoying the atmosphere, it’s an unforgettable stop for any book enthusiast.

Plus, the history of the barge adds a special touch to the experience!

How it started: 

Its unique selling point was that it was a bookshop inside of a 100-year-old Dutch barge – Dianti. However, having to regularly move wasn’t the best for customer satisfaction, so in 2014 the owners applied for a permanent mooring. As of 2015, a permanent mooring was granted in the King’s Cross area.

The idea for a bookbarge came about when two of the founders moored their houseboats near the Dianti and offered to buy it. The owner of the barge then became a business partner, and Word on the Water was born!

In the early days, the floating bookbarge almost sank after a faulty valve flooded the boat. Thankfully, it was saved and repaired, now serving you as the beautiful bookstore you can see today.

On Regent’s Canal in the King’s Cross area at Granary Square, London

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