Man Booker Prize 2011 Longlist

Published on Tue, 2011-07-26 23:14
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The longlist for the 2011 Man Booker Prize for Fiction - the ‘Man Booker Dozen' - was announced on Tuesday 26th of July. A total of 138 books were considered for the longlist, 13 made the list. They are:

Meet Nathan Larson, the author of Dewey Decimal System, August 4th

Published on Mon, 2011-07-11 23:07
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Nathan Larson; THE DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEMMeet Nathan Larson at the English Bookshop in Stockholm Gamla stan (Lilla Nygatan 11, Old Town)  at 7 pm. August 4. He'll talk and read from his book (his first reading outside  North America). There will time for a chat and book signing also.

Do join Natan at his event Facebook page.

Nathan Larson in the bookshop

New George RR Martin on sale at midnight!

Published on Mon, 2011-07-11 20:26
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Tonight at 00.01 we open the shop especially to start selling the new long-awaited novel by George R R Martin; A Dance With Dragons. If you've prebooked your copy; stop by and pick it up so you can start reading immediately! Don't miss out!

Helena blogs about her summer reading!

Published on Mon, 2011-07-04 21:27
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What does your list look like? Read Helena's here

Superb Summer Reads

Published on Tue, 2011-06-21 16:40
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Here is a small selection of books that are perfect for the beach and hammock, or a cozy sofa on a rainy day. They are not listed in any particular order - just have your pick and dive in!

Ebooks at The English Bookshop

Published on Tue, 2011-06-14 13:58
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Your favourite bookshop partners with the world's largest and most versatile ebookseller Kobo in Canada.

This means that by following the link from our ebook-page, The English Bookshop will get a commission on everything you buy without it costing you anything extra.


Téa Obreht wins the 2011 Orange Prize for Fiction!

Published on Thu, 2011-06-09 11:11
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Congratulations to Serbian/American author Téa Obreht for winning the 2011 Orange Prize for Fiction with her debut novel The Tiger's Wife!

David Lodge Competition!

Published on Tue, 2011-06-07 15:33
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Yes! We have a signed copy of his latest book A Man of Parts to raffle off! If you want to be the lucky winner just email us at info@bookshop.se with your answer to this question: What colour are Mr Lodge's eyes? Answers in before end of day June 14, contestants within the kingdom only.

Good luck!

Ascension Day & National Day Closed

Published on Wed, 2011-06-01 21:22
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In observance of local statutes and traditions the Shops will remain closed Thursday June 2, and Monday June 6. We are however open as usual Friday through Sunday. Welcome!

Storytelling this Sunday!

Published on Fri, 2011-05-27 12:50
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This Sunday in Uppsala, bring your 3-6 year olds and come listen to Hannah read stories. 1pm.

Boys in peril!

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Books of the Month – February 2021

Clare Beams, The Illness Lesson
Clare Beams
The Illness Lesson
Paperback

Modern Fiction of the month

*Join the Fiction reading group
Janet Frame, Owls Do Cry
Janet Frame
Owls Do Cry
Paperback

Classic of the month

*Join the Classics reading group
Miranda Dickinson, Our Story
Miranda Dickinson
Our Story
Paperback

FeelGood of the month
Naomi Ishiguro, Escape Routes
Naomi Ishiguro
Escape Routes
Paperback

Short Stories of the month
Charlie Hodges, Vanishing Act
Charlie Hodges
Vanishing Act
Paperback

Mystery of the month
John Straley, The Big Both Ways
John Straley
The Big Both Ways
Paperback

Noir of the month

*Join the Crime reading group
Chana Porter, The Seep
Chana Porter
The Seep
Paperback

Sci-Fi of the month

*Join the SF reading group!
M.A. Carrick, The Mask of Mirrors
M.A. Carrick
The Mask of Mirrors
Paperback

Fantasy of the month

*Join the Fantasy reading group!
D.J. Butler, The Cunning Man
D.J. Butler
The Cunning Man
Paperback

D.J. Butler & Aaron Michael Ritchley

Urban Fantasy of the month
Wibke Brueggemann, Love is for Losers
Wibke Brueggemann
Love is for Losers
Paperback

Teen/YA of the month
Deborah Orr, Motherwell – A Girlhood
Deborah Orr
Motherwell – A Girlhood
Paperback

Non-Fiction of the month

Books of the Month – January 2021

Tishani Doshi, Small Days and Nights
Tishani Doshi
Small Days and Nights
Paperback

Modern Fiction of the month
George du Maurier, Trilby
George du Maurier
Trilby
Paperback

Classic of the month
James Bailey, The Flip Side
James Bailey
The Flip Side
Paperback

FeelGood of the month
Kit de Waal, Supporting Cast
Kit de Waal
Supporting Cast
Paperback

Short Stories of the month
Bradford Morrow, The Forgers
Bradford Morrow
The Forgers
Paperback

Mystery of the month
Liz Moore, Long Bright River
Liz Moore
Long Bright River
Paperback

Noir of the month
Simon Jimenez, The Vanished Birds
Simon Jimenez
The Vanished Birds
Paperback

Sci-Fi of the month
Rebecca Roanhorse, Black Sun
Rebecca Roanhorse
Black Sun
Paperback

Fantasy of the month
Eoin Colfer, Highfire
Eoin Colfer
Highfire
Paperback

Urban Fantasy of the month
Jennifer Niven, Breathless
Jennifer Niven
Breathless
Paperback

Teen/YA of the month
Anna Wiener, Uncanny Valley
Anna Wiener
Uncanny Valley
Paperback

– Seduction and Disillusionment in San Francisco’s Startup Scene

Non-Fiction of the month

Books of the Month – December 2020

Favel Parrett, There Was Still Love
Favel Parrett
There Was Still Love
Paperback

Modern Fiction of the month
Jacqueline Harpman, I Who Have Never Known Men
Jacqueline Harpman
I Who Have Never Known Men
Paperback

Classic of the month
Trisha Ashley, The Christmas Invitation
Trisha Ashley
The Christmas Invitation
Paperback

FeelGood of the month
Sharon Blackie, Foxfire, Wolfskin and Other Stories of Shapeshifting Women
Sharon Blackie
Foxfire, Wolfskin and Other Stories of Shapeshifting Women
Paperback

Short Stories of the month
Nancy Spain, Death Goes on Skis
Nancy Spain
Death Goes on Skis
Paperback

Mystery of the month
John Galligan, Bad Axe County
John Galligan
Bad Axe County
Paperback

Noir of the month
K. Eason, How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse
K. Eason
How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse
Paperback

Sci-Fi of the month
Chloe Neill, The Bright and Breaking Sea
Chloe Neill
The Bright and Breaking Sea
Paperback

Fantasy of the month
Jennifer Roberson, Life and Limb
Jennifer Roberson
Life and Limb
Paperback

Urban Fantasy of the month
David Yoon, Super Fake Love Song
David Yoon
Super Fake Love Song
Paperback

Teen/YA of the month
more…

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