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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: 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.
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
125 High Street
CO1 12Z
Crochet Workshop
Make your own Bookmark
With Loui Mitchell
8th August 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.
Lovely bookshop and very helpful staff. Excellent spot to check off some Christmas shopping.
Jen Noon20/11/2021
An excellent independent book shop with knowledgeable about friendly staff. There are specialist reading sections over 2 floors in the shop and a lovely selection of greetings cards in a dedicated area by the entrance of the shop.
Wendy Buck21/03/2023
Great bookshop and friendly staff. Happy to order in books for you and lovely for a browse.
Trish O03/07/2023
Red lion is such a wonderful little bookshop! All the staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. There's plenty of sections to choose from, and there's a basement floor with everything more goodies! You can order in and reserve books too, so you don't have to buy online. Cannot recommend enough 
Loui Mitchell21/07/2024
Visited this lovely store today and what can I say? Plethora of books and great customer service!
Mauricia Lewis05/10/2023
Excellent shop with so many books. I've never seen so many Childre 's books. There is a downstairs too! A chess board is set up so i expect you can play. Great service !
darron welch27/10/2023
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