• Coffee & Connections โ€“ 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 […]

  • The Feminist Book Club โ€“ November 2026

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

    House of Books & Friends are delighted to announce that we are hosting the Feminist Book Club, with facilitator Kate Feld. Taking place monthly, this will be a space for people of all genders to discuss feminist books. In November, we will be discussing Doppelganger by Naomi Klein. It will take place on Wednesday, 18th […]

  • Coffee & Connections โ€“ 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 […]

  • Personalised Typewriter Poetry with Molly Ovenden

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

    Join poet, Molly Ovenden, for a free, live personalised poem in celebration of Connection Counts! Molly and her typewriter will be with us from 12pm โ€“ 5pm. This is a free, drop in event, we recommend arriving early to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you there! About Connection Counts This event is part […]

  • Make Something, Make Anything! Workshop with Adam Douglas

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

    Step into the role of creator, designer and maker in this hands-on creative session. No experience needed. Itโ€™s all about giving it a go! With guidance and practical tips from Adam Douglas, you'll have the freedom to explore, create and make something real out of sustainable materials. This workshop is aimed at adults or young […]

  • The Book Club Afternoon – November

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

    Join us on Thursday 26th November from 2pm in person. For this monthโ€™s Book Club, we are reading Earth 7 by Deb Olin Unferth. Purchase the book and a ticket to the event forย ยฃ10.99. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you […]

  • Coffee & Connections โ€“ 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 […]

  • Sunday Letter Project Letter Writing Group

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

    A relaxed space to discover The Sunday Letter Project, and write your own handwritten letters alongside others. Free drop in! 11am - 12pm. Feel free to bring your own materials or use some of the ones provided.

  • AUTHOR EVENT: ‘Paper Illness’ with Raymond Meade of Ocean Colour Scene

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

    House of Books & Friends is excited to welcome Raymond Meade, bass player of Ocean Colour Scene, to the store on Saturday 28th at 5pm to discuss his poetry collection, Paper Illness, illustrated by Peter Howson.ย As well as a discussion on his book, there will also be a Q&A, plus the chance to get your […]

  • Greater Manchester Bereavement Service Pop-Up

    To mark Grief Awareness Week, on Thursday 3rd December, the Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be hosting their pop up session at the House of Books & Friends from 10am - 12pm. All are welcome to attend to learn more about bereavement and the Greater Manchester Bereavement Service. These free drop ins are open to […]

  • Chapters by Candlelight: Christmas Charity Read-In

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

    House of Books & Friends would like to invite you to Chapters by Candlelight, our first charity 'read-in', sponsored by gunnercooke. We will beย fundraising for the charityย Once Upon a Smile,ย based in Greater Manchester. Join us in a candle-lit bookshop for an evening of reading, relaxing, and supporting those in need. Get in the festive spirit […]