Here at October Books we’ve been horrified by the recently proposed ‘Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill’ which passed it’s first and second reading.
October Books.
More than just a bookshop, we’re local, radical and eco-friendly!
Out now! The Sustainable(ish) Guide to Green Parenting: Guilt-Free Eco-Ideas for Raising Your Kids by Jen Gale
We really enjoyed having Jen with us via livestream for her first book ‘The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide’ back in July, so it’s great to see she has another book out already, this one aimed at green parenting.
April Online Get Together - Bring Your Own Book
Share your opinions on what you’ve been reading over the last month!
Out now in paperback! Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates
In the past few weeks Sarah Everard’s murder has sparked a public conversation about violence against women and girls. In ‘Men Who Hate Women’, Laura Bates examines the disturbing reality of radicalisation and misogyny and argues how we as a society and individuals can and must challenge it.
Out now! We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around the World by Malala Yousafzai
In ‘We Are Displaced’ Malala uses her fame and her personal story to amplify the voices of other refugees from around the world. A powerful reminder of the individuals behind the statistics that we can not afford to ignore.
Out now! Many Different Kinds of Love: A story of life, death and the NHS by Michael Rosen
A national treasure's journey to the brink and back.
We're hoping to be back open six days a week from mid April
We’re hoping to be back open for browsing six days a week from mid-April