It has long been perhaps the most dangerous Catholic bookshop in London. “It’s terrible, this place,” customers have been heard to complain. “You think you’ll just pop in, and you leave with four books.” Whether it was the warm ambience, the cheerful staff, or just the excellent selection, the Catholic Truth Society (CTS) bookshop was a haven for the discerning reader. Alongside the books and handy pamphlets for which CTS is renowned, you could find theological classics, new books from both sides of the Atlantic, and plenty of writings by and about the saints.
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CTS is closing its flagship Westminster store. But this isn't the end
it has long been perhaps the most dangerous catholic bookshop in london. “it’s terrible, this place,” customers have been heard to complain....
Dan Hitchens
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