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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...
Turning the Page: Reflections from the October ...
Dear 2024, You have been a year of contrasts—moments of inspiration interwoven with challenges that tested our resilience and attitudes. This has been a year of contrasts for me, with...
Turning the Page: Reflections from the October ...
Dear 2024, You have been a year of contrasts—moments of inspiration interwoven with challenges that tested our resilience and attitudes. This has been a year of contrasts for me, with...
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...
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...
A Year in Books - Jack's Top 12 of 2024
The year is over. These are the best books from each month of 2024, a year where I read and I read, and nothing changed. January - Inland by...
A Year in Books - Jack's Top 12 of 2024
The year is over. These are the best books from each month of 2024, a year where I read and I read, and nothing changed. January - Inland by...