Welcome to Arcturus Books
Nicknamed ‘Self-Help Central’, we are an independent bookshop, which is deliberately different, specialising in books that support the soul.
Our range includes books on psychology, self-development, spiritual growth, health, nutrition and the environment. Beyond books, we also offer a unique selection of tarot and oracle cards, as well an eclectic range of incense, greetings cards, games and jigsaws, notebooks and gifts.
A consistent and inspiring presence in Totnes, the magical town that is twinned with Narnia, for over 30 years, Meg and Will took over Arcturus Books in 2021.
We are a small independent shop and sometimes we don’t have everything listed that we have available to us.
We can also order in any book, niche or bestseller, so please do contact us directly if you do not see the book that you are interested in. You can contact us via email, phone or pop into the shop in person.
Best Sellers
New Releases
Why Woo-Woo Works : The Surprising Science Behind Meditation, Reiki, Crystals, and Other Alternative Practices
Nature Is Never Silent : how animals and plants communicate with each other
The Wild Cards : A 100 Postcard Box Set
A Book of Secrets : the insightful and profound Sunday Times bestseller
Silent Earth : Averting the Insect Apocalypse
Bringing Back the Beaver : The Story of One Man's Quest to Rewild Britain's Waterways
Atlas of the Heart : Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
What We’re Reading
Behave : The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
The History of Magic : From Alchemy to Witchcraft, from the Ice Age to the Present
Kew - Witch's Garden : Plants in Folklore, Magic and Traditional Medicine
Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet
Bringing Back the Beaver : The Story of One Man's Quest to Rewild Britain's Waterways
Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain

The Bookshop Blog
Books for Beltane
In keeping with the spirit of Beltane, here are some excellent titles to immerse you in the world of Paganism, Wicca and Druidry.
Female authors: the tip of the iceberg!
This week sees the longlist for the International Women’s Prize for Fiction released, and we are sure that there will be amazing writers nominated. Of course, there are already some amazing women authors who have released some outstanding books in all categories. Here, we just touch the tip of the iceberg, but we had to start somewhere!
The best gifts have words…..
Sure you can go with chocolates and roses, but what better gift than a carefully curated book to show someone that you care about them! With the day of love approaching, we thought we would list some of our favourite books for you to give to that special someone or even as a gift to yourself (you deserve love too after all!).
Guest Blog: How to Really Go With the Flow – Danielle Collins
Today, an early present for Christmas/Solstice for you all; a guest blog from Danielle Collins. Dani is the author of How To Really Go With The Flow, a book that is packed with tools on how to live an authentic lif

Popular Categories

The Environment
Our Environment section contains many fascinating titles from books on activism and how to bring about change to gentle nature memoirs.
We also have a good stock on foraging and the use of wild plants for eating and medicinal purposes, as well as books on permacultures and how to rewild your garden for nature.
In this section you will also find books on how to build cabins, houses and tiny homes in an ecologically friendly way.

Paganism & Wicca
In our Paganism and Wicca section, you will find titles on Witchcraft, Druidry and Paganism and their modern uses.
You will also find a range on Shamanism and contacting your spirit guides.
In this section, there are also books on ancient sites around the UK and abroad, as well as publications on the history of magic.

Spirituality
Our Spirituality sections contains a variety of titles to cater for a wide range of beliefs from around the world; from Buddhism to Islam, Christianity to Hinduism.
We also stock titles on theology, atheism and the history of religion. In this section, you will also find books on angels and psychic abilities.