Discounted bookstore chain (The Works)

Member Name: djkunal

Product:	The Works
Date:	28/09/09 (11 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Cheap

Disadvantages: Obscure products

The Works is a discount bookstore which until recently could be found in most towns & cities in the UK. However due to recent economic climate, they have closed down a large number of their stores but they still continue to have a significant presence on the high street.

As well as selling discounted books, The Works also sells a large variety of stationary items & accessories if you're into your art or drawing, these are cheaper than you're likely to get at some of the competitors. Also available are a selection of gifts offered at great value prices. They don't have a static product range & almost each time I go into my local store they have something different for sale.

In terms of books, they do stock alot of obsure titles which you probably aren't likely to find anywhere else such as unoffical autobiographies or slightly older titles. I've only very infrequently found a current best seller. But I suppose serious readers will go to the likes of Borders & Waterstones, The Works is aimed more at the casual reader or browser.

If you are still lucky enough to have one of these stores near you, it's definetly worth a visit especially for buying gifts on a budget.

Summary: Worth a visit if there's one near you