Books
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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
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
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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
Lovely place to browse for books... always helpful when I've been in...
Ross Pullar30/04/2022
One of the friendliest independent book shops I've ever been into. The staff are knowledgeable and are able to answer almost any question that you may have (on books at least, I have never challenged them on orthopedic foot care). Beware though, you'll want to buy loads of books!
Phil Hurst19/02/2018
Lovely shop, came in with my wife, it was our first time in the shop after it being recommended. My wife left happy with lots of new books.
Dan Mcnally11/03/2023
Excellent shop with so many books. I've never seen so many Childre 's books. There is a downstairs too! A chess board is set up so i expect you can play. Great service !
darron welch27/10/2023
Really lovely staff, so friendly, chatty and kind. A huge range of beautiful books, new, old and collectible!
Jess March27/07/2022
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