If you are an avid reader and want to loose yourself for an afternoon, Blackwells Bookshop is the place to be. Opened New Years Day, 1879, it is internationally recognized for bookselling excellence. It is also the official bookstore of Oxford University, this bookshop carries books on every topic from Aphids to Fiction to Zoology. The bookshop itself is located at the original location on Broad St.
Once inside, you can wander the labyrinth of bookshelves, and shop 'til you drop! In addition to the Blackwell Bookshop on Broad Street, there are also two other stores worth mentioning: Blackwell's Art and Poster Store and Blackwell's Music Shop. Both stores are a must see for anyone who is a fan of music or visual art. At these locations you are able to purchase supplies for art or musical instruments in addition to specialty books about art and music.