Author and collator of Warp & Weft Lisa Fannen will talk a bit about what the book speaks to and read short excerpts to open into questions, conversation and exchange.
October Books.
More than just a bookshop, we’re local, radical and eco-friendly!
Transition film screening: The Biggest Little Farm
Join Transition Southampton in the shop for this film screening - we press play at 7pm, see you there!
November events!
If you need something literary to look forward to - we’ve got you covered in November!
October’s Bring Your Own Book (B.Y.O.B.) was without any trace of Spooky Season and was a mixed bag of some real treats. Family, society, words, and exposés made up our themes.
How books improve wellbeing!
Did you know October Books is part of the University of Southampton’s Health and Wellbeing Community hub? We joined in 2018 not long after we moved to our new premises. We worked with the team at the hub to put on a couple of Human Library evenings in the shop and community space.
In store now! Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds
From hilarious escapades to brave challenges, join the walkers for one journey and many, many detours...
In store now! How I Became A Tree by Sumana Roy
How I Became a Tree blends literary history, theology, philosophy, botany, and more, and ultimately prompts readers to slow down and to imagine a reenchanted world in which humans live more like trees.
Shopping with us? Help those in need whilst you're here!
The need remains - if you can purchase an extra item when you’re in store (or shopping online) please do!