Bookworms are always on the look out for great reads and York is a brilliant place to go searching.

Whether you’re snuggled under a blanket during winter or under the shade of a tree in summer, books are all-year-round enjoyment.

York is lucky enough to have a Waterstones at 15 Coney Street, which is within easy reach of local York bookworms.

But what about those who are more financially limited, on a budget or craving a rare read?

Waterstones has a brilliant range of books from classic literature, fantasy, romance and books that can expand our knowledge.

However, not everyone is able to fit a Waterstones trip into their budgets.

So here are some more affordable bookstore options.

The Amnesty Bookshop

The Amnesty Bookshop is a charity bookstore can be found at 19 Mickelgate, just outside the hussle and bussle of the main city.

They can also boast an excellent collection of classics such as ‘The Great Gatsby’ and ‘Wuthering Heights’.

They also have a younger children’s section, with many beloved stories from childhood.

Several shelves are dedicated to sociological, philosophical and religious books, as well as several other topics to broaden your minds.

Upon entering the store, you can also find a selection of movies, music and knick-knacks to purchase as well.

When visiting this store you will find an open, comfortable space to browse and a friendly staff ready to help.

Criminally Good Books

For fans of crime-style books there is Criminally Good Books is a crime-centred book store in York at 14 Colliergate.

They have everything from hard-hitting stories about serial killers to cosy little murder mysteries.

Find a mix of well-known and little known crime stories in a mixture of different genres/styles, such as classics, graphic novels, poetry and more.

There are also competitions, podcasts, recommended books from writers and also have a #BookLoverSpotlight, complete with lists titled ‘Short reads’, ‘Books with brilliant twists’ and more.

Either head down to the store or check out their excellent selection of books through the official website.

Travelling Man

The Travelling Man does not carry many, if any, typical books such as ‘The Hunger Games’ or ‘Frankenstein’.

However, they have an incredible selection of other print media, including manga, graphic novels and comic books.

While these aren’t for every bookworm, it can be nice to relax with a story accompanied with well drawn images.

They can also mean a larger universe of stories, or diving further into familiar fantasy worlds, such as Marvel or DC graphic novels.

The Minister Gate Bookshop

The Minister Gate Bookshop is a hidden gem that can be found close by the York Minster and entering almost feels like stepping into a magical, book-filled universe.

With several floors leading to shelves upon shelves of almost every kind of book you could ever want can be found.

Stories written through the centuries can be found, ones both well-known and in need of further appreciation.

If any bookworms found themselves lost amongst the shelves and book piles, they likely wouldn’t complain.

This is certainly not a book shop a devoted reader should miss.