House of Books and Friends is excited to introduce the next guest for their ‘Lunchtime Lecture’ series: Chris Moss, author of Lancashire: Exploring the Historic County that Made the Modern World. Join us on 5th June at 1pm to hear Chris discuss his book, with special attention paid to Manchester's place in Lancashire. The talk will begin at […]
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 May, we will be reading Scare BnB by Catherine […]
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 […]
Our Chatty Café Volunteers will be around to do what they do best - chat! Why not pop in to the shop, enjoy some free pastries, and have a good natter. No need to book, just drop in. Timings: Monday & Wednesday 12 - 1pm & Third Sunday of the month 11am - 1pm Created […]
House of Books & Friends is ecstatic to welcome Jess Bacon to the store on 15th June at 6pm to discuss their book, 'I'm Just a Girl': How Reclaiming Girlhood Can Redefine Womanhood. As well as a discussion on their book, there will also be a Q&A, plus the chance to get your books signed […]
Our Chatty Café Volunteers will be around to do what they do best - chat! Why not pop in to the shop, enjoy some free pastries, and have a good natter. No need to book, just drop in. Timings: Monday & Wednesday 12 - 1pm Created by Marmalade Trust, Loneliness Awareness Week (15 – 21 […]
House of Books & Friends are delighted to announce that we are hosting the Feminist Book Club. Taking place monthly, this will be a space for people of all genders to discuss feminist books. In June we will be discussing Good and Mad by Rebecca Traister. Tickets Book & Ticket - £9.99 Ticket only - […]
Looking for a fun way to meet fellow bookworms? Come along to our Bookish Summer Social! Expect to see the winning works from our creative competition, take part in games, eat some cake and enjoy a free, fun-filled evening - the perfect opportunity to celebrate Independent Bookshop & Loneliness Awareness Week 2026! Don’t miss out […]
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 […]
To celebrate Loneliness Awareness Week 2026, we're teaming up with Manchester City of Literature to host a walking tour with a difference! Our Books & Friends: Connection Tours are less about history and more about meeting new people and discovering local places to connect. Using the Manchester UNESCO City of Literature Map, our relaxed tours […]
This session of The Book Club will take place on Monday 22nd June 7-8 pm via Zoom. This month, we are reading The Director by Daniel Kehlmann. £10.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box […]
Join us on Wednesday 24th June 6pm-7pm in person. In this month’s Book Club, we are reading The Director by Daniel Kehlmann. 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 shipping) or you can collect […]
