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.
Monthly event – Daytime Book Club:
APPETITE BOOK CLUB (Age 18+)
11.30am at various venues
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
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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.
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
Amazing staff - who go the extra mile. Brilliant customer care. Always willing to help and very knowledgeable. If you need a book go to an independent book seller such as red lion bookshop.
Amanda Armstrong02/01/2023
Every time I am in Red Lion Books the staff are always lovely and helpful, always willing to give suggestions and help me find books and sometimes just up for a chat about how much we love certain books. I have been going here since I was a young child and throughout College, they were perfect for my English Literature exam books, I even used a voucher I won at primary school to buy my College books 😂. I will forever shop here and also I love your TikTok. Such a great place!
Grace leahmae05/10/2023
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
Recommended by a relative. Super friendly and helpful staff! Bought The Queens Wardrobe.
Laura Beesley25/05/2022
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
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