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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
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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.
Had been meaning to buy two books online for ages, but thought I'd check with Red Lion on the off chance they may have them as I always try to support my local high street. Was very shocked when they came back to say that they had both, as neither were new/popular books, and one pretty obscure translated fiction! They kindly put them aside and I was incredibly happy to pick them up the next day 🙂
Hannah01/09/2023
Nice independent book shop on Colchester High St. Worth finding. Good selection. Enthusiastic staff. Go there
A King11/11/2022
A fabulous book shop. Their events are the best, from meet the author to their monthly book club for children.
Nicole S14/12/2022
Excellent service, order arrived quickly. Would defintely recommend.
Kelly Hughes10/11/2020
I called in search of local author, Ronald Blyth (who died today, aged 100) and immediately found two of his books by the door. As I ventured further, I found an armful of books I would happily buy if I could carry them all home. I had to decide.
Gera Weva16/01/2023
Went in for the first time and bought a beautiful hardback that I hadn’t seen before. lovely staff & very reasonably priced!
Elouise Goodchild10/04/2022
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