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The latest news and views from between the shelves at Red Lion Books
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BLOG POST: Renaturing
Contributor: Author James Canton So, just for a moment, imagine your most idyllic literary festival event… a marque packed full of an intelligent, wise and
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BLOG POST: Jane Herd
A blog. Written by customer and friend of Red Lion Books, Jane Herd Jane- no longer tame Writer in Residence- Red Lion Book Shop, Colchester High
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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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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.
2025 Neurodivergent Author Event on Zoom
Lucy Rose, Elspeth Wilson, Callie Kazumi
Wheelchair accessible
Daytime Book Club
Monthly event
Collaboration with
Appetite Book Club & Essex Book Festival
At The Colchester Arts Centre
Thursday 26th June, 2025 11am
Author Talk with Keiran Goddard
125 High Street
CO1 12Z
Cosy Crochet Club
All abilities
With Loui Mitchell
10am
125 High Street
CO1 12Z
Crochet Workshop
Make your own Bookmark
With Loui Mitchell
11th July 2025
10am
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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

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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.
