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Ocean : Earth’s Last Wilderness
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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: Hopeful Artwork coming to Red Lion Books
Written by customer and friend of the shop, Eve Paterson who can be found on Instagram @e.f.paterson Some of the best stories are the ones
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BLOG POST: The Final Curtain, on ‘Wise Children’ by Angela Carter
https://www.theliteraryunderdog.com/_files/ugd/a0b156_c4e0aed82fc84c9483a6ca540dd9695f.pdf This article was written by Louise Prior, Red Lion Books and published in Underdog Lit Mag. Published in UNDERDOG, Literary Magazine, Issue 3, 2025 Louise's article
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The small print
Our opening times are generally Monday-Friday 9am-5pm We close on Sundays and Bank Holidays We are an independent, family owned business and we choose to open
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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, 18th May 2025, 9.30am
Red Lion Books
14 Chapel St N
Colchester
CO2 7AT
FULLY BOOKED: Alan Johnson in conversation with Pam Cox
20th May, 2025, 6.30pm
Author talk
Upstairs at Red Lion Books
Charles Ambrose
The Grandfather Paradox
24th May 2025, 11am
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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.
