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Best Bookshops in Lagos

Ranked lists 21 bookshops in Lagos. The default view shows 21 local listings in ranking order. BADE BOOKS is the first local listing in the default order, with a Google rating of 5.0 from 195 Google reviews.

Compiled from Ranked's database. Method and checks: Eruo Fredoline, founder, Ranked Technologies Ltd. How we rank. Latest listing check .

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Ordered on Google rating, review volume, review recency, profile completeness, review sentiment and the earned verified tick, on weights published and in force since 2026-07-16. Paid placement is not one of them.

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As of October 2026, Ranked lists 21 bookshops in Lagos, Nigeria, ordered using Google review signals and Ranked's published scoring method. Payment does not change the order.

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Published 20 Sept 2026

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  • Ranked #1 by score#1 in the city
    1

    BADE BOOKS

    78.1/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars195 reviews

    12 Matthew Street, Road, off Ojuelegba, Yaba, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume76
    • Review recency91
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Temiloluwa F. ★★★★★ : Bade Books is an excellent publisher. I found them on Google, followed through by getting their location, finalised things, and got exactly what I ordered. I highly recommend!
    • Toyin L. ★★★★★ : The response and the delivery was quick and fast. They are professional
  • 2

    OUIDA

    77.1/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars261 reviews

    34 Ajanaku St, off Salvation Road, Opebi, Ikeja 100281, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume81
    • Review recency82
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment70
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    Recent reviews

    • Tobiloba A. ★★★★★ : Very lovely space, great selection of books and very good prices. A huge plus that they organise and host community events here.
  • 3

    Bellabooks

    76.4/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars166 reviews

    First Floor, King's Deck Building, Alternative Rte, Chevron Dr, Lekki Penninsula II, Lekki 105104, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume74
    • Review recency83
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Omokhudu H. ★★★★★ : I absolutely love this bookstore! The range of books is amazing,they cater to every kind of reader, whether you’re into fiction, self-development, business, romance, or children’s books. The store is beautiful, colorful, and browsing the shelves always feels like being a kid in a candy store. Plus, the customer service is top-notch
    • Uchechi I. ★★★★★ : The ambience of this bookshop is 10/10. One of the best I have experienced in Lagos. Their customer service is also great and they had the books I wanted to buy. P.S Make sure to take a selfie by their mirror so cute 🤭😘❤️
  • 4

    Laterna Ventures Ltd

    73.4/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars1.5k reviews

    Plot 1611 Adeola Hopewell St, Victoria Island, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency39
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Paskid D. ★★★★★ : # Lanterna Book Shop's New Chapter in Victoria Island I've long been a fan of Lanterna Book Shop, and I was excited to visit their new spot at Adeola Hopewell in Victoria Island after their move from Oko Awo VI. To help others find it, I snapped pics of the new building and its opposite as landmarks and took a short interior video. The new building has an inviting facade that fits well with the area. It's more accessible and visible, a smart move to draw more customers. Inside, the familiar smell of books greeted me. The layout is well - organized with neatly arranged shelves by genre. There are cozy seating areas and perfect lighting, making it a great place to browse. The book selection remains diverse, with best - sellers, classics, and hard - to - find titles. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to assist and offer recommendations. Lanterna's move is a definite upgrade. It provides a better shopping experience in terms of location, layout, and ambiance. If you're in the area, don't miss this book lover's haven. Olapade (aka Paskid Dartizit)
  • 5

    RovingHeights Surulere

    72.7/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars468 reviews

    28 Ogunlana Dr, Surulere, Lagos 100001, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    • Open Sundays
    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume89
    • Review recency48
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Ackin O. ★★★★★ : Rovingheights Surulere will be hard to miss on the Ogunlana drive road. It is located just by the roadside and it is quite the place with a large catalogue of books you might be interested in purchasing. The staff are friendly and helpful. There's a parking space just outside the store.
    • Afolabi Z. ★★★★★ : It’s a nice bookstore, the staff were helpful. However, they don’t have most of the books we wanted and there was no packing space
  • 6

    Bible Wonderland Headquarters

    71.7/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars618 reviews

    14 Funsho Williams Ave, Alaka, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume93
    • Review recency58
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • James N. ★★★★★ : Alot of great books to buy and read.
    • Modupeola F. ★★★★★ : Very impressive from scriptural items to books, edibles,anointing oil etc prices are quiet affordable. Will visit this store again.
  • 7

    Rovingheights Bookstore Landmark Centre

    71.6/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars113 reviews

    Landmark Centre, Plot 2 & 3 Water Corporation Dr, Oniru, Victoria Island 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    • Open Sundays
    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume69
    • Review recency83
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Nakandi J. ★★★★★ : They have a variety of books though i wasn't able to get any of the 10 books i was looking for but managed to get something else to read. The ladies were very helpful with checking the books for me. They have a small corner were u can sit and read very quiet and calm. Prices are ok. Not many options of fiction books though.
    • Oritsela ★★★★★ : Truly my happy place! Once I land, I make a beeline for my favourite bookstore. A joy for the senses of any avid reader.
  • 8

    Bookshop House

    69.7/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars4.0k reviews

    7th floor, 50, 52 Marina Rd, Lagos Island, Lagos 102273, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency74
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Ihụọma I. ★★★★★ : Neat, Cool, but books relating to Igbo Language is not here. Other books even to the leat children books are here even for as low as 300Naira. But it's unfortunate there's no Igbo books (Nigerian Language books)
    • Adesegun A. ★★★★★ : A very old Bookshop that evoked nostalgic feelings in me each time I visit as it reminds me of my visit with my late dad in the 70s more than 50 years ago. They stock books that you are sure are not pirated even though their prices might be higher than that of standalone booksellers that surround them in CMS, Lagos Island.
  • 9

    Unilag Bookshop

    69.7/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars1.3k reviews

    Bookshop building, university of lagos main campus, Akoka Rd, Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency73
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Chukwuebuka O. ★★★★★ : Books as well as the shelves are extremely dusty.
    • Emmanuel O. ★★★★★ : The bookshop is okay. It's clean and smells okay. Although, I haven't been there more than once. The staffs are nice and friendly.
  • 10

    A.I.C BOOKSHOP [ MAAYZZEY ENTERPRISE]

    68.6/ 100
    4.94.9 out of 5 stars40 reviews

    22 Road, A1 Cl, opposite Ardon Pharmacy, Festac Town, Lagos 102102, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    • Open Sundays
    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating94
    • Review volume54
    • Review recency89
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Chizaram N. ★★★★★ : There customer service is so nice and the book came well packaged and neat
    • Victory E. ★★★★★ : I had been looking for this book in Festac bookstores. I finally found it at Maayzzey. Staff were friendly and helpful. Service was quick and Prices were fair. Highly recommended.
  • 11

    Chelis Bookazine Limited

    67.2/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars90 reviews

    Bode Thomas, Plot 12 Johnson St, Iganmu, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume65
    • Review recency75
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Christopher C. ★★★★★ : The best book stores you can find
  • 12

    PAGE Book Connoisseurs

    64.4/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars57 reviews

    Canal Estate, 9 Oluwole Cl, Oshodi-Isolo, Okota 102102, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume59
    • Review recency46
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • maryam S. ★★★★★ : I ordered from the website and I found most of the books I was looking for and the prices seemed decent. Paid for delivery and they said it’d take 24 hours to ship but it was shipped 2.5 hours after I placed the order. The delivery person kept calling me and keeping me updated up until the point of delivery. And right as they delivered my order, I got 2 separate calls to confirm that I got my order and that it was complete with no complaints and they said call back at anytime if I had any. 10/10 customer service.
  • 13

    Patabah Books Limited

    62.5/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars50 reviews

    B18 Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall, Adeniran Ogunsanya St, Surulere, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #13? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume57
    • Review recency28
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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  • 14

    Book Nook Ltd

    62.3/ 100
    4.64.6 out of 5 stars27 reviews

    Gateview Plaza, Block 31 Plot, Lekki 1 Lagos NG, 11 Admiralty Wy, Eti-Osa, Lekki 106104, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    • Open Sundays
    Why ranked #14? ▾
    • Google rating90
    • Review volume48
    • Review recency38
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Msgeorge ★★★★★ : Directed by google map, I walked in to get a gift for my teenage inlaw. Books we asked for were out of stock so we picked randomly & she loved it. Second visit, most of the books I asked for were 'out of stock'. It's such a cozy store however. Especially that sitting corner. Next time I visit, I'll sit and read a book there
  • 15

    The Paperback Plug Bookstore

    59.7/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars19 reviews

    32 Oyedele Ogunniyi St, Anthony, Ikeja 100232, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    • Open Sundays
    Why ranked #15? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume43
    • Review recency11
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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  • 16

    The Reading Corner

    58.0/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars68 reviews

    11 Bayo Kuku Rd, Ikoyi, Lagos 100001, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #16? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume61
    • Review recency12
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
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  • 17

    Jasper Books Nigeria Limited

    57.5/ 100
    4.84.8 out of 5 stars14 reviews

    50 Ojuelegba Rd, opposite FCMB Bank, Surulere, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #17? ▾
    • Google rating93
    • Review volume39
    • Review recency34
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
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  • 18

    Book Fever Bookstores

    55.1/ 100
    4.74.7 out of 5 stars26 reviews

    2 Alh. Masha Rd, Ikate, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    • Open Sundays
    Why ranked #18? ▾
    • Google rating92
    • Review volume48
    • Review recency3
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
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  • 19

    Bricam Bookstore Lekki Phase 1 Lagos Nigeria

    54.2/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars116 reviews

    15 Ladipo Omotesho Cole St, Lekki Phase I, Lagos 106104, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    • Open Sundays
    Why ranked #19? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume69
    • Review recency12
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
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  • 20

    Baao Educational Bookshop Nigeria Limited

    52.5/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars18 reviews

    4 Pearse Ln, Yaba, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #20? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume43
    • Review recency36
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
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  • 21

    Vog and Wod Books & Gifts Shop Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos

    83.5/ 100
    4.94.9 out of 5 stars742 reviews

    Monan shoes complex, Not Pentagon Plaza, 13 Opebi Rd, opposite Gt Bank, Allen, Ikeja 101233, Lagos, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #21? ▾
    • Google rating94
    • Review volume96
    • Review recency83
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment73
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    Recent reviews

    • marcus Y. ★★★★★ : Beautiful store with lots of books and toy. I got these two books to improve my reading.
    • Oluwadamilola O. ★★★★★ : Good day It was a good experience. Lovely books but expensive, I understand the economy challenge, but the books are very good. More grace to sustain the standard.....

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What the data shows for bookshops in Lagos

Counted from every bookshops ranked in Lagos, Lagos State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked
21
With 5+ reviews
21
Rated 4.5 or higher
14
Median reviews
113
Phone listed
21 of 21
Opening hours listed
21 of 21

21 of the 21 bookshops ranked in Lagos have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 9,837 reviews.

Of the 21, 14 score 4.5 or higher and 7 sit between 4.0 and 4.4.

The median bookshops here has 113 reviews.

Bookshop House has the most, 3,974 at 4.0, followed by Laterna Ventures Ltd (1,525) and Unilag Bookshop (1,250).

21 list a phone number, 11 a website and 21 opening hours; 0 have a photo on file.

Across the 16 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes bookshops, the median city lists 19; Lagos has 21, more than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from August 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

How many bookshops are listed in Lagos?

Ranked lists 21 bookshops in Lagos. The default view shows 21 local listings in ranking order.

Which local listing appears first in the default order?

BADE BOOKS appears first, with a Google rating of 5.0 from 195 Google reviews. The order uses Ranked's published review-based method; it is not a measure of every aspect of the business.

Which local listing loaded on this page has the most Google reviews?

Bookshop House has the most reported Google reviews among the 21 local listings loaded on this page: 3,974. Review volume is one ranking signal and does not establish service quality.

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