In store now! Large selection of Socialist and Ethical Magazines

Since we first opened our doors in the late ‘70s, October Books has been a hub of political organsation and action. We’re proud to have continued this element of our work over the years, and wanted to briefly highlight some of the fantastic ethical and socialist publications that we stock.

Solidarity is a weekly newspaper which chronicles struggles throughout the world, highlighting humanitarian issues and providing practical solutions.

Ethical Consumer is an indispensable read for any independent thinker. Each issue features detailed product guides, news of ethical products and campaigns, in-depth features, opinion, comment, boycott updates, readers' letters, and much more. Discover the truth behind the products we buy and the companies we buy them from.

New Internationalist is a left-wing magazine owned and run by a worker-run co-operative with a non-hierarchical structure (just like us!).  Known for its strict editorial and environmental policies, it describes itself as existing to "cover stories the mainstream media sidestep and provide alternative perspectives on today's global critical issues." It covers social and environmental issues through its magazine, books and digital platforms.

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