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Sep 19



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Let's get weird! House of Books & Friends welcomes Gemma Fairclough, Katherine Clements, and Jodie Robins to discuss their books published as part of 'The Northern Weird Project'.
They will join us on 5th November in conversation with Robert Welbourn, and will include a discussion, a Q&A, and a chance to get your books signed.

Tickets and information can be found on our website, or ask a bookseller in-store.

About The Northern Weird Project:
Throughout 2025, Wild Hunt Books will publish six fantastic pocket-sized novellas from authors based in the North of England and who are also engaging with the North as setting, subject and character.

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Sep 18



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For next month's feminist book club with Kate Feld we will be reading The Hour of the Star by Clarice Lispector! Tickets are available now on our website. 

15th October 2025 
Tickets £3
Book & Ticket £7.99

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Sep 17



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Things are starting to get autumnal at HOBAF! 🍂🍁

We have a beautiful range of seasonal books and cafe offerings to tempt every palate! From gorgeous picture books to warming special drinks, there are plenty of options to get cosy with. 

Can you can spy our Pumpkin Spice Loaf Cake and Apple Pie Cinnamon Buns in the background? (courtesy of @munchiemummies) ☕🍰

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Sep 16



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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 per week over 3 days (Sat, Sun, Wed/Thurs). Must be available every Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday. Fixed term until Jan 18th 2026. 
Applications close 24/09/25
Link in bio for application details.

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Sep 16



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We're looking for a Chatty cafe volunteer to help facilitate our "Chatter & Natter" table! 📣☕

It's a simple concept where members of the public are invited to sit at the table, simply to chat. As part of our mission to bring people together this is a great way that we can work with the community to offer a table in our cafe to bring people together and tackle loneliness at the same time. 

If you enjoy speaking to new people and could spare 1-2 hours a week, why not volunteer to promote and host the table? 

Please apply via the link in our bio!

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Sep 15



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We’ve opened the cover on something new… Introducing Weddings at House of Books & Friends — where you can write your own love story.❤️💍

Nestled in our gorgeous Grade II* listed building in the heart of Manchester, surrounded by shelves of stories, grand windows, and that warm hush of books waiting to be read… this is more than just a wedding venue. It’s a place where romance, history, literature & you come together.

Imagine your ceremony in our elegant Gladstone room (intimate, historic, steeped in charm), or hosting your guests among our book-lined walls, under soft light, with every detail curated to make your day uniquely yours. We’ve worked with Ambience Events Styling Altrincham to design three stunning ways to dress the room with stylists who love this space as much as we do — preserving its soul, embracing its character.

From bespoke touches like personalised seating names, food & drinks options, to styling, chair hire — we’ll walk with you through every page of planning so your wedding becomes the love story you’ve always dreamed of. Visit our website via the link in our bio to find out more!

Huge thanks to our wedding contributors @leahweddings @ambiencevenuestylingmanchester @jenniferdavydayphotography @gunnercookellp


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