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BLOG POST: The Final Curtain, on ‘Wise Children’ by Angela Carter
https://www.theliteraryunderdog.com/_files/ugd/a0b156_c4e0aed82fc84c9483a6ca540dd9695f.pdfThis 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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Our opening times are generally Monday-Friday 9am-5pmWe close on Sundays and Bank HolidaysWe are an independent, family owned business and we choose to open
The Appetite Book Club (in collaboration with the Daytime Book Club) Reading List
Hello Lovely Reader!The Appetite Book Club established itself in 2007and has been growing ever since. If you scroll down, you can take a look
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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.
Monthly Writing Club
Upstairs at Red Lion Books
22nd February 2025, 10am
125 High Street
CO1 1SZ
Death Club
…because it’s good to find time to talk
Sunday 23rd February, 2025, 9.30am
Red Lion Books
Wheelchair accessible
Daytime Book Club, 11.30am
Monthly event
Collaboration with Appetite Book Club
Thursday 27th Feb, 2025
125 High Street
CO1 12Z
Crochet Workshop
Make your own Bookmark
With Loui Mitchell
28th February, 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.
