25 Reasons to shop with October Books in 2025

25 Reasons to shop with October Books in 2025

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