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We are recruiting

**Closed** We are recruiting!

Posted on: September 16, 2025

Category: News

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 …

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We are recruiting

**Closed** Join our team!

Posted on: July 14, 2025

Category: News

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at House of Books & Friends in Manchester city centre. We are looking for: 1 x Bookseller/Barista – 10 hours per week over Saturday and Sunday, must be available Saturday & Sunday, with some other availability Monday-Friday. Immediate start possible. Candidates …

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Bookish Afternoon Tea

Posted on: March 7, 2025

Category: News

Unfortunately, our afternoon tea dates for 2025 are all sold out until the end of November. We will be releasing more dates for the months following later in the year. Keep an eye on our socials and newsletter as we release the dates there.  If you wanted to just pop …

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Charity Shoutout: Home-Start Southwark

Posted on: March 1, 2025

Category: Uncategorized

We’re spotlighting different charities from across the country each month to highlight the amazing work they do and to provide solace through our pay it forward book scheme. Home-Start Southwark is on a mission to provide high quality support for families with babies and children under the age of 5. …

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Charity Shoutout: SPACE HERTS

Posted on: February 3, 2025

Category: Uncategorized

We’re spotlighting different charities from across the country each month to highlight the amazing work they do and to provide solace through our pay it forward book scheme.  SPACE is an award winning charity based in Hertfordshire that supports families of children and young people who are neurodivergent. Running since …

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Charity Shoutout: PACT

Posted on: January 4, 2025

Category: Charity Shoutouts, News

We’re spotlighting different charities from across the country each month to highlight the amazing work they do and to provide solace through our pay it forward book scheme.  This month, we’re highlighting Parents and Children Together (PACT), an adoption and trauma support charity.  Established in 1911 by the Bishop of …

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