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Our Story (History)        

Khans Books has been open for business since 1994, and began trading in a small premises in James’ Street, Kilkenny, Ireland.  Khans Books moved 4 times over the coming years until settling back into a larger space in James’ Street, in 2000.

What started out as a discount book shop has evolved into providing a huge range of books, from best sellers to discounted books – always remaining true to Khans’ ethos – ‘everyone can afford to shop in Khans.

Khans stock the largest selection of Early Learning and Dyslexic books in Ireland – the founder, Khan Kiely has a great interest in these topics as she is dyslexic and dyspraxic (check out our Team (anchor) section for more on Khan’s story)

Sourcing books from Ireland, the UK and USA – our unique bookstore holds 1000s of books from culture to fiction, romance, crime and literature… Khans Books is the bookstore for you.

Team 

Khan Kiely

Khan, as far as anyone knows is the only person to brave the world of owning and running a bookstore with the great advantage (some may think it’s a disadvantage) of having dyslexia and dyspraxia.  Her mother always said: ‘she was born inside out and upside down’.  Again, an advantage to be used, to see the world uniquely and to serve others from that vantage point.  Over the years, Khan has built a fine reputation within the book buyers world, advising top Government Education ministers, supporting and encouraging reading for all, both nationally and locally.  Khan truly loves people and books, a great combination that has served her and her customers very well, throughout the years. 

Khan’s passion to ensure everyone has the right to read, can be felt when you meet her.  So, if you are ever in Kilkenny, Ireland, please pop by and say hello to her and the team and experience some of the magic you will only find at Khans Books.

Valerie Leahy

Valerie joined Khans 10 years ago and is an essential part of why Khans Books is so successful.  Regular customers call Khan and Valerie: Ying and Yang!

Valerie is a co-buyer and is the organised one of the two.  As Khan states; Valerie runs the show.

The Shop Front Team

All of the team are passionate about books and reading, Stephanie ready to help with selection and advice and Sinead helping as Childrens books buyer.

Please come and say hello!

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