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Blackwell's

Blackwell's

4.111 reviews

mike_p

Birmingham

3.0

Not impressed with app

App kept crashing on me.

Ethan

Newcastle

4.0

Great range, smooth shopping experience

I picked up several digital and print books for my courses this term. Blackwell’s offers a really broad range including textbooks you don’t see on the big sites. The checkout was easy, and the emails kept me in the loop about the shipping. One time my ebook download had a glitch but support sorted it quickly, which I appreciated. Overall solid service and I’ll keep buying from them.

Michael

Edinburgh

4.0

Wide choices and decent prices

I found a lot of books on Scottish history which I’ve been searching for ages. The checkout process was smooth and I liked that they had both print and digital versions available. Only thing was that the tracking info was a bit slow to update, but the book itself was great quality.

lindaw92

Glasgow

3.0

Order missing item

One of my books didn’t arrive.

sarah.jones

Leeds

4.0

Variety and professionalism

Ordered several textbooks for college through Blackwell's and got all of them without any issues. Packaging was solid, and the prices were competitive. I did wish they had more sales or discount codes though, especially for students like me.

tommy_b

Liverpool

4.0

Reliable but no bells and whistles

Bought a classic novel here, the site was fine and delivery on time. Nothing fancy but it worked as expected.

Emma

Bristol

4.0

Quick and reliable service

Bought a novel, arrived fast, happy.

Alice

Cambridge

5.0

Fantastic resource for academic and leisure reading

I rely on Blackwell's for my literature classes and personal reading. What I love is how they stock such an extensive collection of both standard and niche titles, including some really obscure academic texts that were impossible to find elsewhere. Last semester I ordered a series of philosophy books, and the digital versions synced perfectly across my devices. Shipping was fast and the packaging always protects my books well. Plus, their staff are super knowledgeable when I call with questions. Honestly, it’s become my go-to bookstore both online and in person.

Nora

Oxford

5.0

Love their selection and ease of use

Always find what I need fast and easy.

jon_smith87

Manchester

4.0

Good help but a minor delay

The customer service was friendly when I called about my order, but my shipment arrived two days late. Still, the paperback I wanted was exactly as described and the cover quality was solid. Just wish the delivery was on time especially since I needed it for a presentation.

Charlotte

London

5.0

Excellent selection and swift delivery

I ordered a rare academic text last month for my research, and Blackwell's had it at a really good price compared to other places. The website was easy to navigate, and I appreciated the detailed book descriptions. Delivery was only three days, and the book arrived in perfect condition with a nice bookmark included. Definitely will use Blackwell's again for my university books.

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