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Posted on: July 14, 2025

Category: News

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 …

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Bookish Afternoon Tea

Posted on: March 7, 2025

Category: News

Unfortunately, our afternoon tea dates for 2025 are all sold out until the end of November. We will be releasing more dates for the months following later in the year. Keep an eye on our socials and newsletter as we release the dates there.  If you wanted to just pop …

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Charity Shoutout: PACT

Posted on: January 4, 2025

Category: Charity Shoutouts, News

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 …

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Charity Shoutout: We Are Survivors

Posted on: November 14, 2024

Category: Charity Shoutouts

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. …

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Supporters Club – Be part of the change

Posted on: November 11, 2024

Category: News

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 …

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Building Community One Sip at a Time: Introducing Coffee & Connections at House of Books and Friends

Posted on: November 5, 2024

Category: News

In a world that often feels disconnected, finding genuine human connection can sometimes be more difficult than it should be. Whether it’s the busy pace of life, the pressures of social media, or simply the quiet hum of our everyday routines, many of us struggle to forge meaningful relationships. At …

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