Penarth bookstore shortlisted for award - take a look at some famous faces that have visited A POPULAR bookstore in Penarth has been selected among 48 finalists for Best Independent Bookshop in the 2021 British Book Awards – and they have had some famous faces visit over the years. Griffin Books, in Windsor Arcade, are up against three other bookshops in Wales – Bookish in Crickhowell, Chepstow Books in Chepstow, and Cover to Cover in Swansea. The 2021 regional and country winners will be announced on 17th March; the overall winner will be revealed during the online British Book Awards ceremony which this year will take place on 13th May.