Books
Our current favourites
New books to get excited about
What's Been Happening?
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
CO1 1SZ
Death Club
…because it’s good to find time to talk
Sunday, 28th April, 10.30am
Red Lion Books
St Botolph’s Music Society
Concert Schumann Brahms
11th May 7.30 pm
Monthly Silent Book Club
…because we all need to schedule in reading time
Monthly
Bring your own book & a blanket!
13th May 2024, 5pm
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.
Lovely bookshop and very helpful staff. Excellent spot to check off some Christmas shopping.
Jen Noon20/11/2021
Recommended by a relative. Super friendly and helpful staff! Bought The Queens Wardrobe.
Laura Beesley25/05/2022
Red Lion Books is a great local business. Has a wide selection of new and older publications. A very good place to find, or order less easy to find books.
David Hough29/01/2022
A fabulous book shop. Their events are the best, from meet the author to their monthly book club for children.
Nicole S14/12/2022
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 N13/02/2023
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
Andrew Faithfull04/03/2023
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