Books
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Latest News
The latest news and views from between the shelves at Red Lion Books
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BLOG POST: You will find kindness in the corners of a bookshop
You will possibly find dust in those corners as well but that's a different blog. There are many ways to purchase a book. Some people
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BLOG POST: Espionage, betrayal, scandal, corruption and murder. An author event about true events
Behind one of the greatest tragedies in UK policing history lies an incredible political scandal which has been likened to that of the Post
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BLOG POST: Article from The Big Issue, 2024
Indie bookshops survive closureArticle for The Big Issue 2024 INDEPENDENT BOOKSHOPS SURVIVE CLOSURE We were asked to comment for the recent article published in The Big Issue. Please read
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Our Events
Our events programme moved online for the last eighteen months but once again we are now preparing to welcome you back to physical events at the shop. Events will be posted below as they are announced.
125 High Street
Authors in Conversation
A trio of Thriller Writers
20th April 2024, 11am
125 High Street
Poetry Reading
Rory Waterman & Declan Ryan
April 20th, 2.30pm
Monthly event – Daytime Book Club:
APPETITE BOOK CLUB (Age 18+)
11.30am at various venues
125 High Street
CO1 1SZ Jason can only sign books bought at Red Lion Books
Book Signing at Red Lion Books
Jason Fox
26th April, lunchtime
Embrace The Chaos
Contact Us
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Book Clubs
are a place to share your enthusiasm for books and reading. We host a range of book clubs for adults and children.
Are You A Local Author?
We work with local authors in many ways and enjoy supporting the vibrant writing and author community in and around Colchester
Reviews
What Our Customers Say
At Red Lion Books every customer counts and we will always do our very best to help you find the book that is perfect for you. Here are some reflections from our customers.
Very helpful staff. Every time I have requested a book, they have got it for me and really quickly. Reasonably priced too
Andrew Poole28/07/2023
What a lovely little book shop! Crams in far more than you'd expect, gives you a personal experience as opposed to chain bookstores and there's an amazing children's section. Accessibility to a basement level will be difficult for those with physical disabilities (it's a little old building) so staff are very happy to browse and collect for you.
Matthew Norman13/02/2023
A local book shop with a good selection of stock. The staff are very friendly and they were extremely helpful when I placed an order for a selection of books for my place of work. Thank you
Adam Faith04/03/2023
Recommended by a relative. Super friendly and helpful staff! Bought The Queens Wardrobe.
Laura Beesley25/05/2022
One of the best independent bookstores in essex! Has a great online store as well.
Eleanor Wilson08/01/2021
Some of the friendliest staff in Colchester, always a pleasant experience when I go in, and their enormous selection of books never fails to make me leave with something I didn't need, but desperately wanted
Jed Tyler08/03/2023
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