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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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  • Must read kids' books to start the year

    Must read kids' books to start the year

    2025! What a time to be young! If you're on the market for some titles to get your little ones on board the literature train this year, then we have...

    Must read kids' books to start the year

    2025! What a time to be young! If you're on the market for some titles to get your little ones on board the literature train this year, then we have...

  • Books to fight off January blues

    Books to fight off January blues

    January usually feels like a really long month. With the fun and frivolity of Christmas over, New Years resolutions already broken (!?) and the days still short and dark, it...

    Books to fight off January blues

    January usually feels like a really long month. With the fun and frivolity of Christmas over, New Years resolutions already broken (!?) and the days still short and dark, it...

  • A Tale of Two Strollers

    A Tale of Two Strollers

    By Naomi and Clare Naomi:I’m lucky to live just a stone’s throw away from the Parkrun hotspot that is the Common. Sure, I wish there was more street lighting on...

    A Tale of Two Strollers

    By Naomi and Clare Naomi:I’m lucky to live just a stone’s throw away from the Parkrun hotspot that is the Common. Sure, I wish there was more street lighting on...

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