We are hosting a Workwear Collection for Smart Works Greater Manchester on Thursday 20 July 2023 Smart Works provide clothing and coaching to women, giving them the confidence they need to reach their full potential, secure employment, and change the trajectory of their lives. Last year 69% of Smart Works clients went on to succeed at their […]
We are thrilled to announce The Marvellous Myths of Greece with Dimitri is taking place Tuesday 25th July. Come down and spend time with our resident Greek as he talks you through some of the most famous heroes and heroines, teaches you some Greek words, and you’ll even get to take home a door sign […]
This session of The Book Club will take place on Wednesday, 26th July from 5:45pm-7:15pm in store, for a 6pm start. £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. This month, we are reading Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov! The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your […]
This session of The Book Club will take place on Thursday 27th July from 2pm-3pm in store. £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. This month, we are reading Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov! The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the […]
This session of The Book Club will take place on Thursday, 29th June from 19:00-20:00 online via Zoom. £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. This month, we are reading Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov! The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick […]
Over the summer holidays, House of Books & Friends are hosting a series of family board games days! Come along, completely for free, as the back room will be filled with an assortment of board games which are fun for all the family. Times and dates Saturday, 29th July - 10:00-12:00pm Thursday, 10th August - […]
As part of our summer holiday events for children, House of Books & Friends are hosting a writing workshop on Monday 31st July! Split into two parts, the workshop will take place from 11:00-14:30 in store. Children will learn about the creation of characters, how to show not tell, world-building, and how characters can interact […]
We're so excited to welcome children's author, Kimberly Whittam, to House of Books & Friends this summer! This event will include activities with the author, a Q&A and mini cupcakes. Perfect for children going into year seven, the book is rated age 9+. Tickets Click here to buy a ticket only: £3 Click here to […]
Come down to House of Books & Friends for our Dino Day! From 10:00-12:00 on Saturday 5th August, there will be readings of The Stompysaurus and The Hugasaurus from our bookseller Lucy as well as a dino paper plate making activity for children to have fun with. Dinosaur biscuits will also be available to buy […]
Over the summer holidays, House of Books & Friends are hosting a series of family board games days! Come along, completely for free, as the back room will be filled with an assortment of board games which are fun for all the family. Times and dates Saturday, 29th July – 10:00-12:00pm Thursday, 10th August – […]
We are thrilled to announce another session of The Marvellous Myths of Greece with Dimitri is taking place on Tuesday 15th August. Come down and spend time with our resident Greek as he talks you through some of the most famous heroes and heroines, teaches you some Greek words, and you’ll even get to take […]
