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The latest news and views from between the shelves at Red Lion Books
BLOG POST: A year in the life of a customer, book by book
Some books what I have read in 2024 This year, I saw the phrase “nourishing seepage” in an online book preview – on the first
BLOG POST: Eat Me, Drink Me, Love Me
How We Use Cannibalism as a Metaphor for All-Consuming LoveLouise, our youngest member of staff, has recently had her writing published in the Literary
BLOG POST: What Am I Doing Here
What on earth am I doing up here? Autumn 2024 You may not know who I am - I’m a part time Red Lion bookseller. I’m
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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 Silent Book Club
…because we all need to schedule in reading time
Monthly
Bring your own book & a blanket!
6th January 2025, 5pm
125 High Street
CO1 12Z
Crochet Workshop
Make your own Bookmark
With Loui Mitchell
17th January, 2025
10am
125 High Street
CO1 1SZ
From Murasaki to Murakami: A Millennium of Japanese Literature – a talk from Storme Winfield
125 High Street
CO1 1SZ
Death Club
…because it’s good to find time to talk
Sunday 26th January, 2025, 9.30am
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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.
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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.
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
Andrew Faithfull04/03/2023
Nice independent book shop on Colchester High St. Worth finding. Good selection. Enthusiastic staff. Go there
A King11/11/2022
Amazing staff - who go the extra mile. Brilliant customer care. Always willing to help and very knowledgeable. If you need a book go to an independent book seller such as red lion bookshop.
Amanda Armstrong02/01/2023
I have been shopping at Red Lion Books for decades. It doesn't matter if I go into the shop, ring them up, or contact them online, I always get the same terrific service. The people there are knowledgeable, efficient, good humoured and helpful. I cannot count the times they have gone beyond just good service but added a little extra. During the lockdowns they were exceptionable and their attention to my requests helped keep me and my family sane. I cannot recommend them too highly.
dingdong 17/07/2023
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
Very helpful staff. Every time I have requested a book, they have got it for me and really quickly. Reasonably priced too
Andrew Poole28/07/2023
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