New in for July

Books for Brighter Days

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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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  • Poetry Open Mic Night With Special Guest Rich Lansley

    Poetry Open Mic Night With Special Guest Rich L...

    This July we will be joined by special guest Rich Lansley, he will be performing part of his newest show A Hundred Small Things a comedy/theatre/spoken-word show celebrating the overlooked,...

    Poetry Open Mic Night With Special Guest Rich L...

    This July we will be joined by special guest Rich Lansley, he will be performing part of his newest show A Hundred Small Things a comedy/theatre/spoken-word show celebrating the overlooked,...

  • Herbs, remedies and soul

    Herbs, remedies and soul

    No matter if you are a recipe follower, an adventurous forager or a wellbeing advocate, we bring you a selection of reads on food-related topics that are here to inspire,...

    Herbs, remedies and soul

    No matter if you are a recipe follower, an adventurous forager or a wellbeing advocate, we bring you a selection of reads on food-related topics that are here to inspire,...

  • How to fall in Love with the future

    How to fall in Love with the future

    Newly published this week is Rob Hopkins new book, How to Fall in Love with the Future: A Time Travellers Guide to Changing the World. Rob is co-founder of Transition...

    How to fall in Love with the future

    Newly published this week is Rob Hopkins new book, How to Fall in Love with the Future: A Time Travellers Guide to Changing the World. Rob is co-founder of Transition...

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