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 Wednesday 25th November from 6pm 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 […]
Join us on Thursday 26th November from 10:30am in person. For this monthβs Book Club, we are reading Earth 7 by Deb Olin Unferth. PLEASE NOTE:Β This is a baby friendly session of our adult bookclub, parents are able to bring little ones and we understand there may be noise and interruption. Much like baby friendly […]
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 […]
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 […]
House of Books & Friends would like to invite you to Chapters by Candlelight, our first charity 'read-in', sponsored by gunnercooke. We will beΒ fundraising for the charityΒ Once Upon a Smile,Β 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 […]
