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Don't Miss What's New in the Shop
East End Press: distinctly handmade and have beautiful colours and shapes. Enjoy! You will also be able to find a small selection of their garlands and ornaments.. perfect for spring...
Don't Miss What's New in the Shop
East End Press: distinctly handmade and have beautiful colours and shapes. Enjoy! You will also be able to find a small selection of their garlands and ornaments.. perfect for spring...
Try Veg-Out: Southampton’s Beloved Pop-Up Vegan...
At October Books, we’re all about fostering community and sustainability—which is why we’re thrilled to be the home of Veg-Out, Southampton’s beloved pop-up vegan no-waste café.Veg-Out isn’t just about amazing...
Try Veg-Out: Southampton’s Beloved Pop-Up Vegan...
At October Books, we’re all about fostering community and sustainability—which is why we’re thrilled to be the home of Veg-Out, Southampton’s beloved pop-up vegan no-waste café.Veg-Out isn’t just about amazing...
Celebrating The International Year of Cooperatives
This year, we at October Books are thrilled to join the global co-operative community in celebrating the United Nations' International Year of Co-operatives 2025! The launch event, held at a...
Celebrating The International Year of Cooperatives
This year, we at October Books are thrilled to join the global co-operative community in celebrating the United Nations' International Year of Co-operatives 2025! The launch event, held at a...
Three Sobering Tales for the driest of Januarys
This post discusses themes of addiction, substance abuse, depression and suicide as depicted in the books mentioned. Reader discretion is advised. If you're among the brave souls giving Dry January...
Three Sobering Tales for the driest of Januarys
This post discusses themes of addiction, substance abuse, depression and suicide as depicted in the books mentioned. Reader discretion is advised. If you're among the brave souls giving Dry January...
Thank you to our supporters
As many of you know, we are a member run community bookshop. We couldn't do all we do without you, our local community of supporters and we would like to...
Thank you to our supporters
As many of you know, we are a member run community bookshop. We couldn't do all we do without you, our local community of supporters and we would like to...
What's to come for October Books in 2025
October Books has been serving the Southampton community for over four decades, a lot longer than many of our current team members have been alive! We were lucky enough...
What's to come for October Books in 2025
October Books has been serving the Southampton community for over four decades, a lot longer than many of our current team members have been alive! We were lucky enough...