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Three wintery books you don't want to miss

Three wintery books you don't want to miss

Winter offers a unique backdrop for storytelling, and these three books explore its themes in distinct and compelling ways. "Dickensland" by Lee Jackson examines the enduring cultural influence of Charles...

Three wintery books you don't want to miss

Winter offers a unique backdrop for storytelling, and these three books explore its themes in distinct and compelling ways. "Dickensland" by Lee Jackson examines the enduring cultural influence of Charles...

Unwrap Poetry this Christmas

Unwrap Poetry this Christmas

A book of poetry is not just for Christmas. But it does go nicely under the tree, especially if you are totally lost for gift ideas. Christmas Poems by Wendy...

Unwrap Poetry this Christmas

A book of poetry is not just for Christmas. But it does go nicely under the tree, especially if you are totally lost for gift ideas. Christmas Poems by Wendy...

Rethink. Refill. Refresh Your New Year!

Rethink. Refill. Refresh Your New Year!

Did you know that we’re the only refill station in Portswood, Southampton? This means you can make a big impact with a small change by refilling at your local bookshop!...

Rethink. Refill. Refresh Your New Year!

Did you know that we’re the only refill station in Portswood, Southampton? This means you can make a big impact with a small change by refilling at your local bookshop!...

Palestinian books & authors

Palestinian books & authors

The Palestinian experience is one of immense pain, resilience, and resistance. It is a history marked by displacement, violence, and the struggle for identity and autonomy. Literature has long been...

Palestinian books & authors

The Palestinian experience is one of immense pain, resilience, and resistance. It is a history marked by displacement, violence, and the struggle for identity and autonomy. Literature has long been...

World Human Rights Day 10th December

World Human Rights Day 10th December

Human rights are not abstract ideas. They offer protection, ensuring everyone, everywhere can live in dignity and respect. Human rights are inextricably linked to the many crises we are facing in our...

World Human Rights Day 10th December

Human rights are not abstract ideas. They offer protection, ensuring everyone, everywhere can live in dignity and respect. Human rights are inextricably linked to the many crises we are facing in our...

Our Co-Op Story

Our Co-Op Story

October Books started in 1977 as a radical volunteer-run bookshop in Southampton. With a backdrop of unease within the UK's system of governance, there was a growing marginalisation of minority...

Our Co-Op Story

October Books started in 1977 as a radical volunteer-run bookshop in Southampton. With a backdrop of unease within the UK's system of governance, there was a growing marginalisation of minority...