A Great Read 

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have used A GREAT READ for a few books now. Their service is consistently reliable and their collection is impressive.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Since not being happy with the morals of Amazon, I was ready to find an alternative. I have found one! I have used A GREAT READ for a few books now, and am always pleased with punctuality, and economi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i haven't read the book that I ordered. It is a specialist book that I plan to give it to a family member. Advance publicity material said the book would be available in July; this firm despatched i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick service & great price. Only thing that let the whole experience down was the delivery company delivering to the wrong address. Fortunately we have good neighbours ! I guess that’s what most deli... See more

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  1. Book Store

About A Great Read

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We are an independent online book shop, family owned by book lovers. Stop on by and find A Great Read today!

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Company in liquidation

This company is in liquidation, with a list of creditors as long as your arm.

The website should be shutdown as people can still place orders.

B E W A R E !!!

Estimated total deficiency/surplus as regards members = (547,459.76).

Company creditors = 837,760.01
Company creditors (emp/dirs) = 112,932.34
Consumer creditors = 15,760.41

Total assets available to unsecured creditors = 30,554.43.

Thanks David Andre Wavre!

15 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Seems to have gone bust

Sadly, appear to be going into liquidation. Not sure why website is still active - which seems a disorderly way of closing things but letter from proposed liquidators confirms it. Shame. It was a good company.

14 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Regarding comments

Regarding comments, not received goods. I have used this company before without any problems. My latest order not received. Have today had a communication from begbies traynor that the company is insolvent with a form to make a claim. I have returned this and await a refund. I hope this is useful to others.

14 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Such a shame

Like others recently, i have not received my latest order, and have got no response to calls and emails. I have initiated a chargeback on my debit card via my bank. Sadly today I have received documentation in the post to say the company has gone in to voluntary liquidation. This is such a shame for all concerned, whether a director, employee, supplier or customer. I have always previously received excellent service from A Great Read. It’s so challenging maintaining a business at the moment. I wish you all well.

14 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered Mezcla by Ixta Belfrage in…

Ordered Mezcla by Ixta Belfrage in April on preorder. It was published last week but hadn’t been delivered. No update on tracking info. Can’t get through on phone. No reply to contact form sent. Recent reviews show other customers experiencing same issues. Want my money back

13 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT ORDER ANYTHING FROM THIS…

DO NOT ORDER ANYTHING FROM THIS COMPANY.
Pre-ordered a book in February. Was meant to be released in June. Did not receive so sent an email. No response. Have tried phoning today but phone is always engaged. Have noticed that the book is no longer available on their website. After having read other recent reviews, I am not expecting to get a response from the company. Absolutely appalling customer service.

12 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. Took my money over a month ago and since refused to reply to 4-5 separate enquiries. Item now vanished from website. Phone constantly off the hook at all hours of the day. Threatened legal action under the Consumers Rights Act 2015 and still no response. Will be commencing legal action imminently.

8 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Does this company even exist???

Does this company even exist???
I placed an order at the beginning of May and have still not received the book! Their phone line is constantly engaged so I’ve not been able to speak to anyone. I’ve sent several emails and messenger messages and no one has replied. Would not recommend this company.

7 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I too ordered Meliz's Kitchen on 3rd…

I too ordered Meliz's Kitchen on 3rd May pre-order. I am very disappointed and now annoyed at the lack of response to emails enquiring where my book is. Telephone goes straight to busy. I would like a full refund please!!

6 July 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a book that was released on…

Ordered a book that was released on June 30th called Meliz's Kitchen: Simple Turkish-Cypriot comfort food and fresh family feasts.. whilst everybody else has received their book, mine has not arrived, nobody has responded to my email and the phone number is busy. I just want contact to know what’s happening pls 😡

5 July 2022
Unprompted review

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