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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.
125 High Street
CO1 12Z
Crochet Workshop
Make your own Bookmark
With Loui Mitchell
11th July 2025
10am
Linocut Workshop with Holly:
Wednesday, July 16th 2025
10am-Noon
125 High Street
CO1 1SZ
Author Event
Kate Sawyer
Talking about novel Getting Away
17th July, 2025
6pm
125 High Street
CO1 12Z
Cosy Crochet Club
All abilities
With Loui Mitchell
10am
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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.
Nice independent book shop on Colchester High St. Worth finding. Good selection. Enthusiastic staff. Go there
A King11/11/2022
My favourite bookstore around. Shop and support local! Especially when you’re local book shop is red lion!
Caitlin Yardley29/07/2024
Recommended by a relative. Super friendly and helpful staff! Bought The Queens Wardrobe.
Laura Beesley25/05/2022
A lovely bookshop with knowledgeable staff who are only too happy to recommend titles and help.
Joff Hopkins29/11/2022
One of the best independent bookstores in essex! Has a great online store as well.
Eleanor Wilson08/01/2021
A local book shop with a good selection of stock. The staff are very friendly and they were extremely helpful when I placed an order for a selection of books for my place of work. Thank you
Adam Faith04/03/2023
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