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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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Books for 'let's get out of here' moments

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Staff Picks

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  • Half Arse Interview: Asking Leena Norms

    Half Arse Interview: Asking Leena Norms

    What are you most excited to see in Southampton? (if anything)  I’d love to spot any sights related to Jane Austen, and I’ve heard great things about the local businesses (including October...

    Half Arse Interview: Asking Leena Norms

    What are you most excited to see in Southampton? (if anything)  I’d love to spot any sights related to Jane Austen, and I’ve heard great things about the local businesses (including October...

  • JUST ARRIVED: Pink-Pilled: Women and The Far Right

    JUST ARRIVED: Pink-Pilled: Women and The Far Right

    Lois Shearling has released Pink-Pilled: Women and the Far Right, an investigation into how women are recruited online by the far right. The female role in far-right politics is often overlooked,...

    JUST ARRIVED: Pink-Pilled: Women and The Far Right

    Lois Shearling has released Pink-Pilled: Women and the Far Right, an investigation into how women are recruited online by the far right. The female role in far-right politics is often overlooked,...

  • Around the World in 80 Trains by Monisha Rajesh

    Around the World in 80 Trains by Monisha Rajesh

    It's not all about rough guides and maps, follow Monisha as she travels to exciting places via train on a journey filled with wonderful brief encounters.   Monisha and her...

    Around the World in 80 Trains by Monisha Rajesh

    It's not all about rough guides and maps, follow Monisha as she travels to exciting places via train on a journey filled with wonderful brief encounters.   Monisha and her...

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