8 Till Late

Tower Road is the long waterfront street that links Sliema's ferry area with the bars and apartments towards St Julian's, and number 243 is where 8 Till Late sits. It is one of several outlets run under the Agenda Bookshop name, which describes itself as a household name for books and magazines in Malta, with a range meant to feel as wide as a good British high-street bookseller.

For a UK visitor this is a practical stop: a holiday paperback for the pool, a newspaper from home, a magazine or a small gift can all be picked up without leaving the promenade. Anyone staying nearby can read about the area in our Sliema hotels guide before choosing where to base themselves. The shop is also listed in our directory of bookshops in Malta.

What you can buy

The group's catalogue is organised the way UK shoppers will expect: bestsellers, fiction, non-fiction, children's books, new arrivals and forthcoming titles, with sub-sections for crime, fantasy, romance, thrillers, classics, history, travel and graphic novels. A local publications section gathers books by Maltese authors, which is a good source of souvenirs that go beyond a fridge magnet.

Beyond books there is a newsstand covering Maltese, British, American, German, French and Italian newspapers, along with magazines on food, motoring, sport and general interest. Stationery and gifts include journals, diaries, book stands, reading glasses and beach towels, and the group also sells gift vouchers in electronic and physical form. Prices on the group's online shop start from €0.50 for some titles.

If you are heading to the coast, pair a purchase with our best beaches in Malta guide and a few hours of reading by the water.

Ordering, delivery and collection

The group runs an online shop alongside its outlets. Books that are in stock are delivered in two to four working days, titles ordered in from abroad usually take fourteen to twenty-eight working days, and anything out of stock at the publisher is sent when it becomes available. Home delivery is offered on orders over €25, and the alternative is to collect from an Agenda Bookshop, 8 Till Late or Animate outlet, which suits visitors who would rather pick up on arrival.

Returns of books are accepted within fourteen days of receiving an order, with a full refund once the item is back. Returns of delivered orders are handled through the group's customer care team first. If you are planning a longer stay, our Malta relocation guide covers settling in beyond the holiday basics.

The wider Agenda network

8 Till Late is one of a dozen or more outlets listed by the group. The group has shops in Valletta, including one on Republic Street and one in the Embassy Complex, as well as in the Point Shopping Mall in Sliema, Swieqi, Naxxar, Mosta, Qormi and Victoria in Gozo, plus 8 Till Late branches at Mater Dei Hospital and in St Julian's. There is also an Animate outlet on Lower Ross Street in St Julian's, and a collection-only point in Birkirkara.

Visitors exploring the capital can look at our Valletta guide, and anyone crossing to the sister island will find the Victoria shop useful alongside the Gozo guide. For general ideas on how to fill a stay, see things to do in Malta, and check the Malta weather guide to judge whether a rainy afternoon in a bookshop is likely.

Nearby in Sliema and how to get in touch

Close by on this stretch of coast you will find 2B Gallery, an art gallery under a kilometre away, which pairs well with a browse through local publications. If you are weighing up where to stay for a trip, our where to stay in Malta page compares the main areas.

To ask about stock, collection or a specific title, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.