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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