These bookstores in Lagos have books that can help you grow in your career

Not everyone loves to read, but we can assure you that if you are looking to hit the top in your career, you need books. Most times, the answers to majority of the questions you need career-wise are embedded in books that you are yet to read. For most people, the issue is where to get the book, for others, it is price. If you fall into any of these categories and you reside in Lagos, we curated this list for you. 

Lagos Bookstores that have the books you need! 

With these bookstores, you don’t have to bother about walking down there or whether the prices are friendly or not. They can deliver to you at home or the office and the books sold are budget-friendly. 

OUIDA Books 

Ouida doubles as a publishing house and bookstore located at Ikeja, GRA, Lagos. If you are unsure of what books to buy, the bookstore displays book recommendations on its website and other social media platforms. Whenever you need to buy a book, you can either order online or walk into the bookstore. Also, just in case you don’t have an idea of what to expect in a book, some reviews have been shared by people who read the book. This can help you decide on the type of book you should buy. Ouida has different types of books ranging from personal development books to relevant literature that describes the Nigerian culture in different scenes such as profession, family, career, friendship, and other relationships. 

Location: 3c, Oba Dosunmu Street, GRA, Ikeja

Website: ouidabooks.com

Roving Heights

Roving Heights, popularly known as RH has two locations in Lagos; one on the mainland and another on the island. The bookstore has all types of books that you need, ranging from self-help books to inspirational and motivational books. RH allows you to walk into their stores or order online and have it delivered to you wherever you are. If you go the extra mile to stop by their social media platforms, you will get to see visual reviews of books that people have read and they give you tips on why they think you should read the books. Also, if you have plans to improve your reading habits, Roving Heights has an effective book club that you can join. 

Location: 

  • 28, Ogunlana drive, surulere, Lagos
  • Landmark Center, VI, Lagos

Website: rhbooks.com.ng

Vogandwod Bookstore 

Vogandwod Bookstore is another bookstore in Lagos that sells a variety of books that can help you on your career journey. Whether you are looking to learn to run meetings, you want to know how to start writing, or you have plans to start a business; you will find helpful books in this store. An interesting part is how the bookstore has made it easier for customers to visit or buy online because the books have been sectioned into different categories, so you can check the category that best suits you and pick the books that you want. 

Location: 7, Opebi Road, Ikeja, Opposite Access Bank, Lagos

Website: vogandwodbooks.com 

Read more: Books that can boost your career and confidence

BookPeddler Nigeria

Book Peddler sells books on real lives and stories – memoirs, biographies, autobiographies, and more. While they operate from their office on the Lagos mainland, you also have the opportunity to order your book(s) online if you have to. The bookstore has also sorted out each book according to its type and genre both online and at the bookstore, making it easy for you to check through and decide. If necessary, you can also take advantage of the reviews made on their website and social media pages to see what people think about some books. 

Location: 14, Gbelegbo street, Magodo phase 1, Lagos

Website: bookpeddler.ng

Clara books Collection

Clara Books Collection is a new bookstore that has leadership, inspirational, relationship books, and more. The package at CBC is different as they do not only have reviews that you can check, but their social media also provides you with the visual content of books they think you should for your career, whether you are an entrepreneur, a 9-5ver, or a civil servant. Also, the bookstore organizes a book talk from time to time. So, you can join in whenever you feel the need to discuss or hear other people’s opinions about a book you read. 

Website: Clarabookscollection

It is essential to read books, it broadens your knowledge and opens you to information you’ve never had. Whenever you are in doubt about your career, read a book, buy a book, or open a book. Books can be that safe space that you need.  

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