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Poetry Fundraiser Saturday the 15th of February
We’re fundraising to help our community-owned bookshop through tough times. Join us October Books for an afternoon of rolling poetry performances from local writers. Drop-in any time. Stay for as...
Poetry Fundraiser Saturday the 15th of February
We’re fundraising to help our community-owned bookshop through tough times. Join us October Books for an afternoon of rolling poetry performances from local writers. Drop-in any time. Stay for as...
Celebrating Community Spirit: October Books in ...
At October Books, we’ve always believed in the power of community. As a co-operative bookshop in the heart of Southampton, we’re proud to be more than just a place to...
Celebrating Community Spirit: October Books in ...
At October Books, we’ve always believed in the power of community. As a co-operative bookshop in the heart of Southampton, we’re proud to be more than just a place to...
Habits, October Books and Elon Musk
The Power of Habits and Who We Are Becoming There’s been a lot on my mind lately, and at the forefront is the topic of habits—those seemingly small, repetitive actions...
Habits, October Books and Elon Musk
The Power of Habits and Who We Are Becoming There’s been a lot on my mind lately, and at the forefront is the topic of habits—those seemingly small, repetitive actions...
David Lynch: 1946-2025
David Lynch, while not an overtly literary man, was an extreme artist whose influence over the zeitgeist has been huge. The adored filmmaker made films about America as a violent...
David Lynch: 1946-2025
David Lynch, while not an overtly literary man, was an extreme artist whose influence over the zeitgeist has been huge. The adored filmmaker made films about America as a violent...
Feel better this Blue Monday with our Blue Book...
Apparently, the third Monday in January is said to be the most depressing day of the year, Blue Monday. For me its always been a rather excellent dance track from...
Feel better this Blue Monday with our Blue Book...
Apparently, the third Monday in January is said to be the most depressing day of the year, Blue Monday. For me its always been a rather excellent dance track from...
One week to Holocaust Memorial Day (27th) What ...
From the Holocaust Memorial Trust: Today, Holocaust distortion, denial and trivialisation are all increasing. Holocaust denial is any attempt to deny the Holocaust happened, whilst Holocaust distortion is where the Holocaust...
One week to Holocaust Memorial Day (27th) What ...
From the Holocaust Memorial Trust: Today, Holocaust distortion, denial and trivialisation are all increasing. Holocaust denial is any attempt to deny the Holocaust happened, whilst Holocaust distortion is where the Holocaust...