• AUTHOR EVENT: ‘Carnaval Fever’ by Yuliana Ortiz Ruano and Madeleine Arenivar

    House of Books & Friends 81 King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

    House of Books & Friends is overjoyed to welcome author Yuliana Ortiz Ruano and translator Madeleine Arenivar to discuss their book, ‘Carnaval Fever'. The event will take place on 25th August, and will involve a discussion, a Q&A, and a chance for you to get your book signed by Yuliana and Madeleine. The event will […]

  • Coffee & Connections – SEND Family Edition

    House of Books & Friends 81 King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

    Coffee & Connections At House of Books & Friends, our mission is to combat loneliness and social isolation. In a time when we are more digitally connected than ever, it can be hard to find real and meaningful connections, especially for families. We want to create opportunities for parents and carers to meet over coffee […]

  • The Book Club August – Evening

    House of Books & Friends 81 King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

    This session of The Book Club will take place on Wednesday 26th August from  6pm – 7pm at the bookshop. This month, we are reading Happy Life by David Foenkinos and translated by Sam Taylor. £10.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please […]

  • The Book Club August – Baby Friendly

    House of Books & Friends 81 King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

    Join us on Thursday 27th August at 10:30am in person. For this month’s Book Club, we are reading Happy Life by David Foenkinos and translated by Sam Taylor. Purchase the book and a ticket to the event for £10.99. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box […]

  • The Book Club August – Afternoon

    House of Books & Friends 81 King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

    Join us on Thursday 27th June 2pm in person. For this month’s Book Club, we are reading Happy Life by David Foenkinos and translated by Sam Taylor. Purchase the book and a ticket to the event for £10.99. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for […]

  • Coffee & Connections – Weekly Community Meet-Up

    House of Books & Friends 81 King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

    Coffee & Connections At House of Books & Friends, our mission is to combat loneliness and social isolation. In a time when we are more digitally connected than ever, it can be hard to find real and meaningful connections. We want to create opportunities for people to meet over coffee and good conversation, providing the […]

  • AUTHOR EVENT – Pete Wharmby discusses ‘Different Minds: How We Can Help Our Autistic School Children Thrive’

    House of Books & Friends 81 King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

    House of Books & Friends is excited to welcome Pete Wharmby to discuss his book 'Different Minds: How We Can Help Our Autistic School Children Thrive'. The event will take place on 1st September at 6pm, and will last one hour, and will include a discussion, a Q&A, and a chance to get your book signed […]

  • The Global Stories Book Club with Laviya Cooke – September

    House of Books & Friends 81 King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

    House of Books & Friends are delighted to announce that we are hosting The Global Stories Book Club, facilitated by Laviya Cooke. Taking place on the first Wednesday of every month, The Global Stories Book Club is a space where the voices of people of colour are explored and celebrated. People of colour are welcome, as […]

  • Coffee & Connections – Weekly Community Meet Up

    Coffee & Connections At House of Books & Friends, our mission is to combat loneliness and social isolation. In a time when we are more digitally connected than ever, it can be hard to find real and meaningful connections. We want to create opportunities for people to meet over coffee and good conversation, providing the […]

  • Little Bookworms September 2026

    House of Books & Friends 81 King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

    Have you got a little bookworm in your life? Then look no further than House of Books & Friends. We are excited to invite you to Little Bookworms, our monthly book club for 8-12 years. The book club runs the first Sunday of every month, 11am-12pm. For September, we will be reading The Ministry of […]

  • AUTHOR EVENT: ‘The Ancient Ways’ with Seren Hawley-Plows

    House of Books & Friends 81 King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

    House of Books & Friends is thrilled to welcome Seren Hawley-Plows to the store on 7th September at 6pm to discuss their book, The Ancient Ways: A Year of Folklore, Traditions and Rituals to Reconnect with Nature. As well as a discussion on their book, there will also be a Q&A, plus the chance to […]

  • HOBAF Craft Club – September

    House of Books & Friends 81 King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

    Introducing our monthly Craft Club at House of Books and Friends – a space dedicated to sharing creativity and meeting new people! These peer-led, relaxed sessions will take place on the first Monday of the month, 5pm – 6pm. We encourage you to bring along a project or use one of the small kits provided. […]