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25 Reasons to shop with October Books in 2025
- No awkward algorithm suggestions like “Because you bought a cookbook, here’s a guide to fixing your marriage."
- Shopping in person means fewer cardboard fortresses at home.
- If online shopping is more your bag you can still do that but in a mindful way with us
- Get the goss.. we know too much about too many people – really, you couldn't write it.
- Feel like a saviour for a moment .. “I’m not just buying a book; I’m saving a small business!”
- Touch good quality books
- Notebooks, diaries, cards, other paper things you may not need but are pretty nice
- Vegan food options you won't find in Sainsbury's
- Donate to local foodbank
- Befriend people who understand why you keep buying books you don’t have time to read.
- No CAPTCHA to prove you’re Human
- Feel smug at coffee shops with your branded tote bag
- Find unique and specialised books not found in Waterstones
- Be the first to know about author signings, workshops, gigs and events that are hard to find in this city!
- Support a shop with eco-friendly practices, sorry we won't ask "would you like a bag with that?"
- Find something to read for all ages
- Get all you need for a refill #eco life.. soap, shampoo, etc
- Support the work of independent publishers, sustaining the industry outside of Elon's control
- Discover local art and artists, jewellery, pottery, paintings - you never know what will be tucked between the crime and sexuality sections
- Connect with people you may never otherwise meet - groups meet all throughout the week in our community space from all backgrounds
- Read the works of local and upcoming authors
- Poetry. Nuff said.
- Play your part in a business that's coming to it's 50th anniversary
- Our co-working space. It's relaxed and cheaper than seat-hogging a cafe.
- Become a legend, if you're not already
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