Waterstones began in 1982 under
the aegis of its founder, Tim
Waterstone. Over the decades
that have followed, we have
grown to become an icon of the
British cultural landscape.
We’re one of the fastest
growing online bookshops
and our mission is to
provide you with an
alternative haven to buy
the books you love for
the lowest prices. We
offer over 10 million
books.