Recent Reads May 2026

Blog · Posted May 26, 2026

What we’ve been reading…

What we’ve been reading…

Douglas Stuart

Blog · Posted May 18, 2026

Warm, funny and insightful…

Warm, funny and insightful…

Michael Morpurgo

Blog · Posted May 6, 2026

The evening was part pin-drop quiet as Michael read (and sang) to us, and part raucous fun

The evening was part pin-drop quiet as Michael read (and sang) to us, and part raucous fun

Catherine Ostler

Blog · Posted April 22, 2026

A fascinating conversation about The Renoir Girls

A fascinating conversation about The Renoir Girls

Pick of the Paperbacks Spring 2026

Blog · Posted April 2, 2026

What we’ve been reading…

What we’ve been reading…

Staff Book Reviews Spring 2026

Blog · Posted March 31, 2026

What our booksellers have been up to…

What our booksellers have been up to…

Book Reviews Jan 2026

Blog · Posted January 28, 2026

What we’ve been reading…

What we’ve been reading…

Deli Revamp

Blog · Posted January 27, 2026

The Deli has had a bit of a revamp….

The Deli has had a bit of a revamp….

Patrick Gale

Blog · Posted January 8, 2026

A very happy afternoon filled with stories

A very happy afternoon filled with stories

Books of the Year 2025

Blog · Posted November 27, 2025

Each year, our booksellers are tasked with selecting their top reads. After much debate, we’re delighted to share our 2025 booksellers’ favourites.

Each year, our booksellers are tasked with selecting their top reads. After much debate, we’re delighted to share our 2025 booksellers’ favourites.

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