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Indulge in a delightful afternoon tea experience at House of Books & Friends, where we invite you to relax and enjoy three courses of classic treats. Our afternoon tea includes a selection of freshly made sandwiches, featuring a variety of fillings to suit every palate. We offer vegan, vegetarian, and …

We have two exciting opportunities to join our team at House of Books & Friends in Manchester city centre. We are looking for: 1 x Bookseller/Barista – 35 hours per week over 5 days. Full availability required Monday-Sunday. Fixed term until Jan 18th 2026 1 x Bookseller/Barista – 18 hours …

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at House of Books & Friends in Manchester city centre. We are looking for: 1 x Bookseller/Barista – 10 hours per week over Saturday and Sunday, must be available Saturday & Sunday, with some other availability Monday-Friday. Immediate start possible. Candidates …

We’re spotlighting different charities from across the country each month to highlight the amazing work they do and to provide solace through our pay it forward book scheme.  This month, we’re highlighting Parents and Children Together (PACT), an adoption and trauma support charity.  Established in 1911 by the Bishop of …

November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so we spoke to local charity We Are Survivors about their work with men who have experienced sexual assault and rape in their lives. Their work has helped men all around Greater Manchester overcome their trauma and work towards feeling healed and happy. …

Your support—big or small—means the world to us at House of Books & Friends. As a community interest company, our mission is to combat loneliness and social isolation, with all profits reinvested into the bookshop to further our impact. Loneliness is a growing concern, affecting 85% of adults in the …