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title: "The King's English Bookshop"
description: "An independent bookshop in an old house in a Salt Lake City neighbourhood, with rooms of books, a large children’s section, local authors on display, a wall of community events…"
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# The King's English Bookshop

Canonical URL: https://www.hellobooknerd.com/kings-english/

Last modified: 2026-09-26

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Rooms to explore, books for kids and staff picks on every shelf.

An independent bookshop in an old house in a Salt Lake City neighbourhood,
with rooms of books, a large children's section, local authors on display, a
wall of community events and a back patio used for author meet-and-greets.
Narrow in places and reached by stairs in others, so wheelchairs and strollers
will struggle; on a bus route, with street parking.

At a glance: Children’s books · Staff picks.

## Place details

- **Where:** [1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+King%27s+English+Bookshop%2C+1511+South+1500+East%2C+Salt+Lake+City%2C+UT+84105)
- **What it is:** Independent bookstore
- **Website:** [kingsenglish.com](https://www.kingsenglish.com/)

## Latest BookScore

**84 out of 100. Outstanding.**

**Go if** you like a bookshop with rooms to get lost in, a children's section that will keep a child happy for an afternoon, and shelves that tell you what to read next; go with time in hand, because our reviewers' advice was to take it slowly.

**Go elsewhere if** you need step-free access to every room, if you are pushing a stroller or a wheelchair, or if your idea of a bookshop afternoon includes a cafe table and a laptop.

[Read the full review from 6 September 2026](https://www.hellobooknerd.com/kings-english/2026-09-06/).

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