Did you know that we host the brilliant Chatty CafΓ© at the bookshop? Or that we are official Letter Keepers as part of the wonderful Sunday Letter Project? On Monday 9 November, our Chatty CafΓ© Volunteers will be around to chat and tell you more about our Chatter & Natter tables and how to get […]
House of Books and Friends is excited to introduce the next guest for their βLunchtime LectureβΒ series: Sophie Oliver, author ofΒ What the Dresses Know: A womenβs history of modernism told through clothes.Β Join us on 10th November to hear Sophie discuss her book. The talk will begin at 1pm and last for 1 hour. Tickets Book and […]
House of Books & Friends is overjoyed to welcome author Marta Perez-Carbonell to discuss her book, βI Made You Up Inside My Headβ. The event will take place on Wednesday 11th November and will involve a discussion, a Q&A, and a chance for you to get your book signed by Marta. Marta will be in […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 β 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 […]
Step into the role of creator, designer and maker in this hands-on creative session. No experience needed. Itβs 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 […]
Join us on Thursday 26th November from 2pm in person. For this monthβs Book Club, we are reading Earth 7 by Deb Olin Unferth. Purchase the book and a ticket to the event forΒ Β£10.99. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you […]
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 […]
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.
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.Β As well as a discussion on his book, there will also be a Q&A, plus the chance to get your […]
