• MIDNIGHT LAUNCH: A Court of Splintered Harmony

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

    You are cordially summoned to the Night Court. Leave the mortal realm behind and step through the doors of the bookshop, where the shelves become portals and the pages of A Court of Thorns and Roses come alive after dark. Join the Inner Circle for an enchanting evening celebrating the Midnight Launch with music, magic, […]

  • BOOK SIGNING – The World of Oliver Jeffers Tour

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

    The World of Oliver Jeffers Tour – Public signing House of Books and Friends are thrilled to welcome childrens author Oliver Jeffers to the store on 27th October at 11amΒ to sign copies of 'A Day off School' and 'There's a Ghost in This House'. Tickets are included in the price of the books! Get your […]

  • The Book Club Evening – October

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

    Join us on Wednesday 28th October from 6pm in person. For this month’s Book Club, we are reading Greater Sins by Gabrielle Griffiths. Purchase the book and a ticket to the event forΒ Β£9.99. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can […]

  • The Book Club Baby Friendly – October

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

    Join us on Thursday 29th October from 10:30am in person. For this month’s Book Club, we are reading Greater Sins by Gabrielle Griffiths. Purchase the book and a ticket to the event forΒ Β£9.99. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can […]

  • The Book Club Afternoon – October

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

    Join us on Thursday 29th October from 2pm in person. For this month’s Book Club, we are reading Greater Sins by Gabrielle Griffiths. Purchase the book and a ticket to the event forΒ Β£9.99. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can […]

  • 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 […]

  • HOBAF @ InkBlot Festival

    St Thomas Centre, Ardwick

    House of Books & Friends returns to selling at InkBlot Festival, Manchester's indie comic festival! Taking place on 31st October at the St Thomas Centre in Ardwick, this is a celebration of independent comic creators, as well as a chance to get your hands on some classic faves. More info and tickets can be found […]

  • Little Bookworms November 2026

    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 November, we will be reading Skulkmoor by Hana […]

  • HOBAF Craft Club – November

    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. […]

  • The Global Stories Book Club with Laviya Cooke – November

    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, TheΒ GlobalΒ Stories Book Club is a space where the voices of people of colour are explored and celebrated. People of colour are welcome, as is […]

  • AUTHOR EVENT: ‘Brain First Business’ with Amanda Perry

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

    House of Books & Friends is excited to welcome Amanda Perry to the store on Thursday 5th November at 6pm to discuss her book, Brain First Business: The ADHD Entrepreneur’s Guide to Success.Β As well as a discussion on her book, there will also be a Q&A, plus the chance to get your books signed by […]

  • Hinterland Festival: Death Cafe x Journal Club

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

    What happens when we make a bit more space to think and talk about death? For this special Journal Club, Hinterland will explore death and dying through a mix of reflective writing and open conversation. Their team will start with some guided prompts to get you thinking about your own relationship with mortality, loss, meaning […]