“We are based in a truly stunning little dales town, Richmond, which is very popular with walkers,” says Wendy Patch, who has worked here for almost 30 years. “People often call in as they pass by on the coast-to-coast walk, and we publish the invaluable coast-to-coast accommodation guide (coasttocoastguides.co.uk). We stock a wide range of maps and co-run an annual walking and book festival.”

Top five sellers

•The Lost Words Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris
•The Underground Railroad Colson Whitehead
•The Wood John Lewis-Stempel
•Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different Ben Brooks (illustrated by Quinton Winter)
•From a Low and Quiet Sea Donal Ryan

Five recommendations

•Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine Gail Honeyman
“A charming book about a damaged soul finding happiness in an unexpected place.”

•The Extra Mile Alastair Sawday and Laura Collacott
“An invaluable resource for those fed up with motorway services.”

•Bookworm Lucy Mangan
“A laugh-out-loud account of Lucy’s book dependency and a record of her childhood favourites.”

•Where the World Ends Geraldine McCaughrean
“An atmospheric and unputdownable book aimed at children, based on a true story set on the island of St Kilda.”

•Swell: A Waterbiography Jenny Landreth
“A history of the swimming suffragettes who paved the way for the free-swimming women of today.”

Castle Hill Bookshop, 1 Castle Hill, Richmond, North Yorks, DL10 4QP