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In The News

A selection of news and events, in and relating to the bookshop. In The News features news articles from the press and a select number of articles written by us. Bookshop events and studio sessions share our recent and upcoming events that are happening in the Bookshop and local community.

  • The Twelve Genres of Christmas

    Time to get cooking! Tony Turnbull, 29th November 2024, The Times Whether you are a seasoned professional, or an optimistic beginner, this list of recommendations…

  • The Twelve Genres of Christmas

    Calling all Historians! Which title will you choose? Dominic Sandbrook, Friday 29th November 2024, The Times Whether you are looking for a treat to yourselves,…

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    The Twelve Genres of Christmas

    Gift guide for Classicists and lovers of the Ancient World Madeline Miller, Wednesday 21st September 2011, The Guardian “So many worlds, so much to do,…

  • The Twelve Genres of Christmas

    2024’s Best of Science and Natural History

  • The Twelve Genres of Christmas

    Today is all about Crime & Thriller. Do you dare read on…

  • The Twelve Genres of Christmas

    This article from The Times acts as a wonderful gift guide for children and young adults.

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    Literary Gift Ideas for Craft Lovers

    Rachel Rees, The Financial Times, November 2024 With the holiday season approaching, find gift inspiration here. Click the button below to read the full article…

  • The World’s First Booktown

    This article, published on Secret London, shares the love of our little town, and a brief mention of its history.

  • A book lies open, with tanned brown pages. Next to it is a black and white drawing of mountains. In the upper part of the image is a vase of yellow flowers, and a mug of foamy coffee

    Recommended reads from Han Kang

    The Nobel Prize, October 2024 A selection of recommended reads written by the current Literature Laureate, Han Kang. Click the button below to read the…

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