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The latest news and views from between the shelves at Red Lion Books
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BLOG POST: April 2022, We’ve got it covered
It's the end of April. I'm writing that opener almost like it's a slightly bewildered revelation rather than a statement of fact. A third
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BLOG POST: Meeting Ben Aaronovitch
A blog post from Louise, our 'newest and youngest' member of staff'. Friday the 8th of April, 2022, was my first time working an event
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BLOG POST: The Marmalade Diaries author event
I'm writing this post with a bit of a fuzzy head - although the marmalade is helping. There were a lot of inspiring things that
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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.
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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.
It's the best book shop in Colchester by a country mile!
They always have a huge selection of books in stock and this makes it a great place for discovering new titles, as well as discovering new topics. The staff have always been extremely friendly and helpful; during this year I believe they have put on numerous events online in what are difficult times. I cannot recommend this book shop enough!
Luke Rogers15/12/2020
Went in for the first time and bought a beautiful hardback that I hadn’t seen before. lovely staff & very reasonably priced!
Elouise Goodchild10/04/2022
Such a gem of a bookshop. Fantastic friendly and helpful service, will really go out of their way for you. Can't wait to go browse properly post-covid.
Mike Pertwee14/02/2021
Love this bookshop, always manage to get what i want, and even sometimes what I didn't know I wanted. Lovely shop. Helpful staff, would definitely recommend you pop in for a few minutes and then stay a lot longer.
Penny Christmas21/12/2020
One of the best independent bookstores in essex! Has a great online store as well.
Eleanor Wilson08/01/2021
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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