Vouchers and Event Tickets
E-Vouchers will be emailed. We don’t provide event tickets. Name (s) will be on the guest list. No postage required
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Author Event | AK Blakemore
Waiting list. Please email us@redlionbooks.co.uk AK Blakemore talking about The Manningtree Witches. A book we discussed, with Amy, over Zoom, during the lock down back in the day. We are thrilled to have an in person event with her Thursday, 2nd April at 6pm, in person at Red Lion Books
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Author Event | Elodie Harper & Nikita Gill
Thursday 23rd April 2026, 6pm in person event at Patch Cafe
Doors open at 5.30pm and the bar will be open. This is a wheelchair accessible venue and the event will commence at 6pm sharpAuthor event with Elodie Harper talking about her new paperback edition of BOUDICCA’S DAUGHTER with Nikita Gill at Red Lion Books.The event ticket is £5 and paperback copies of BOUDICCA’S DAUGHTER and HEKATE will be available to purchase at the eventus@redlionbooks.co.ukBoudicca. Infamous warrior, queen of the British Iceni tribe and mastermind of one of history’s greatest revolts. Her defeat spelled ruin for her people, yet still her name is enough to strike fear into Roman hearts. But what of the woman who grew up in her shadow?The woman who has her mother’s looks and cunning but a spirit all of her own?The woman whose desperate bid for survival will take her from Britain’s sacred marshlands to the glittering façades of Nero’s Roman Empire…Born to a legend. Forced to fight. Determined to succeed. Elodie Harper is the award-winning author of the Wolf Den trilogy, set in ancient Pompeii. The first book in the series, The Wolf Den, was a Waterstones Book of the Month, and the second, The House with the Golden Door, was a Sunday Times bestseller. Her next novel, Boudicca’s Daughter, is out in August 2025. Alongside her career as a writer, Elodie has worked as a reporter at ITV News and producer at Channel 4. elodieharper.comNikita Gill is an Irish-Indian poet, playwright, illustrator, and author based in the south of England. She has written and curated seven volumes of poetry, including Wild Embers, Fierce Fairytales, Great Goddesses, and These Are the Words. Her novel Hekate: The Witch, the first book in her chthonic gods trilogy, was a #1 New York Times bestseller. Nikita is one of the most followed poets on Instagram and her work is beloved around the world.
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Book signing | Nick Butterworth
Saturday 28th March, 2pm On the ground floor of Red Lion Books until 2.30pm Nick will be in signing copies of his latest two titles Cross Rabbit and The Easter Egg Hunt We’d love to see you here. If there is a particular book you would like him to sign, please email us beforehand and we will ensure we have copies in. us@redlionbooks.co.uk
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Bookseller Consultation
Bibliotherapy sessions must be pre-booked so that our booksellers can dedicate time to you. You will be sent a questionnaire before your session, and arrange a date to have 30 minutes one-to-one time with a bookseller, over a cuppa. You will leave with a tote bag, a list of recommendations, 1 hardback and 1 paperback book A similar service can happen offline and options are HERE Read more about the power of bibliotheraphy here
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Bookshop Yoga
Yoga with Jamie in the bookshop. All genders and levels of experience welcome. Maximum 6 spaces. Classes involve warm up exercises, breathing techniques, mindful movement, traditional yoga poses (asanas), and end with a guided relaxation. Mats are provided. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in. Jamie has been teaching yoga for 10 years and specialises in inclusive and restorative practice.
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Primary Teacher Event 2026 | April 15th, 6pm
Wednesday 15th April 2026, 6pm
We are hosting a Teacher Event at Red Lion Books as part of the National Year of Reading Our invitation may be best suited to your Literacy Lead but it is open to any educator interested in championing reading. Tickets are free but booking is essential as space is limited. This event is exclusively for teachers in Colchester and will be aimed at Primary Teaching The idea is that you’ll meet us, meet your peers and also meet childrens’ publisher, Dominic Kingston from Hachette who’ll give a short talk about how schools can access free events and activities. Attendees will receive a goody bag and a shopping discount, as well as a glass of wine. -
Saturday Morning Surgery | Weekly drop-in
Weekly half-hour round up. The Saturday Surgery is open!
- Check out this week’s new releases
- Find out out about industry book awards, winners and shortlists
- Have a cuppa with us (bring your own mug)
- Share your book recs
- Take our book advice if needed
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Appetite Book Club (Daytime)
Red Lion Books in association with Appetite Book Club meet to discuss a book on the last Thursday of the month at 11.30am (excluding August and December). £16 booking includes a copy of the book, entry to book club and a hot drink (with a cake or biscuit). We will confirm the venue a few days beforehand. If you don’t require a copy of the book you will receive a £6.99 book token instead. See our previous reads here Evening book club is hosted by Appetite Book Club. Meetings occur on the last Monday and the last Wednesday of each month (over Supper). Email Jo for more information appetite.book.club@gmail.com The same book is discussed at evening and daytime meet ups. “Book only” can be ordered HERE
















