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The latest news and views from between the shelves at Red Lion Books
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In the age of beautiful copies, giveaways, and freebies, are our reviews still honest?
By Regina Lopez Puerta For the past couple of years, I've been swinging between the world of bookselling and the world of book influencing. They
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BLOG POST: This is your shop
We received the following message from a young customer who was recently won the 'Top Young Reporter of the Year' award. Congratulations Rosie It’s Rosie,
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BLOG POST: Rivers, Bodies, Stars with award winning poets
We are thrilled to have an event scheduled with award winning poets, Rebecca Goss, Emily Hasler and Joanna Ingham Amongst other accolades, Rebecca is the winner
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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.
Winter Soiree 2023:
Bookshop Party
7th December, 6pm
3 Authors & a Goodie Bag
Monthly event – Daytime Book Club:
APPETITE BOOK CLUB Daytime Event (Age 18+)
11.30am at various venues
Writing Club Club:
Hosted by Revival of The Arts
monthly event
Saturday mornings
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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.
Recommended by a relative. Super friendly and helpful staff! Bought The Queens Wardrobe.
Laura Beesley25/05/2022
One of the best independent bookstores in essex! Has a great online store as well.
Eleanor Wilson08/01/2021
An excellent independent book shop with knowledgeable about friendly staff. There are specialist reading sections over 2 floors in the shop and a lovely selection of greetings cards in a dedicated area by the entrance of the shop.
Wendy Buck21/03/2023
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
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
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
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Experienced & Certified
