Books
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Latest News
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: Writer In Residence (Jane- no longer tame)
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
8th August 2025
10am
24 Trinity Street, Colchester, CO1 1JN
Double Author event
Siblings Holly & Ben Pester
Discuss their respective novels
Monday, 1st September, 6.30pm
At Patch
How to be radical
A writer in residence talk
Jane- no longer tame
Saturday, September 6th 2025
11am
125 High Street
CO1 12Z
Crochet Workshop
Make your own Bookmark
With Loui Mitchell
12th September 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
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.
I called in search of local author, Ronald Blyth (who died today, aged 100) and immediately found two of his books by the door. As I ventured further, I found an armful of books I would happily buy if I could carry them all home. I had to decide.
Gera Weva16/01/2023
Love this bookshop. Helpful, friendly and knowledgeable staff and excellent books on the shelves. Ordered books are obtained in just a couple of days. Cannot fault this wonderful bookshop.
Mary McCarthy08/12/2021
Lovely place to browse for books... always helpful when I've been in...
Ross Pullar30/04/2022
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
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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