Hosting Your Own Book Club: Guidelines
Posted on: February 28, 2023
Category: News
With the first meeting of our very own book club fast approaching, we’re sharing some guidelines on hosting your own book club for those not able to make it and fancy having a go at their own reading group. Quite a lot of thought goes into preparing for a book …
Loneliness and Volunteering at Christmas
Posted on: December 8, 2022
Category: News, Uncategorized
Loneliness during the Christmas period is an issue that was exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis, with many people catching the virus and having to isolate on Christmas Day in the last couple of years. This year, the cost of living crisis may mean that people spend less time with their …
Posted on: November 28, 2022
Category: News
We have some wonderful news: we have an official opening date of Monday, 12th December! We are so excited to confirm that our bookshop will be open just in time for Christmas, and we will be there for all of your gifting needs in the run up to the …
Have your say on our book club!
Posted on: October 27, 2022
Category: News
We are currently working out the final details of our book club. However, before anything is set in stone, we want to hear from you! If you’re interested in attending our book club we would appreciate if you could indicate some of your preferences by clicking on the poll below. …
House of Books & Friends: A Living Wage Employer
Posted on: October 26, 2022
Category: News
We are officially an accredited Living Wage Employer! Early in the development of House of Books & Friends we decided to do everything we can to support our Booksellers. The cost of living crisis and dramatic changes in the economy quickly made it clear to us that pay would be …
Posted on: September 20, 2022
Category: News
APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED – we will be accepting applications until midnight on 30/09/22, any applications recieved after this deadline will not be counted towards this round of recruitment. We have a number of exciting opportunities for Booksellers to join our team at House of Books & Friends in …