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October Books is Southampton’s only independent bookshop

Inspired and led by staff, members and customers, you can find us in the heart of Portswood’s independent high street.

From here, we supply local residents, schools and students with the latest releases and classics, ethical, fair trade and organic foods, green cleaning products and toiletries, and our popular range of quirky, beautiful and thought provoking greetings cards.

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  • Did you know we are hiring?

    Did you know we are hiring?

    Did you know we are hiring?  Working as the Promotions Coordinator at October Books has been a journey. It’s been a  learning curve, but an amazing one, and I’m so...

    Did you know we are hiring?

    Did you know we are hiring?  Working as the Promotions Coordinator at October Books has been a journey. It’s been a  learning curve, but an amazing one, and I’m so...

  • Devolution, deckchairs and Community resilience

    Devolution, deckchairs and Community resilience

    Clare's thoughts on recent devolution plans...Last week, the leader of Southampton City Council, Lorna Fielker, announced the 'great news' that the Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth proposal for...

    Devolution, deckchairs and Community resilience

    Clare's thoughts on recent devolution plans...Last week, the leader of Southampton City Council, Lorna Fielker, announced the 'great news' that the Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth proposal for...

  • Rachel Carson and the Power of Queer Love by Lida Maxwell

    Rachel Carson and the Power of Queer Love by Li...

    A new series of book recommendations by Local Author & New Forest Writer in Residence Yarrow Townsend   The publication of Rachel Carson and the Power of Queer Love by...

    Rachel Carson and the Power of Queer Love by Li...

    A new series of book recommendations by Local Author & New Forest Writer in Residence Yarrow Townsend   The publication of Rachel Carson and the Power of Queer Love by...

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