Books of the month for February

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General Fiction: Anna North – The Life and Death of Sophie Stark

British Crime: Michelle Birkby – The House at Baker Street

Tough Crime: David Levien – Signature Kill

Science Fiction: Martin Leicht, Isla Neal – Mothership

Fantasy: Jacey Bedford – Winterwood

Paranormal/Urban Fantasy: Jennifer Estep – Cold Burn of Magic

Classic of the Month: Edgar Allan Poe – The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales

Teen reading: Lisa Williamson – The Art of Being Normal

Anna North – The Life and Death of Sophie StarkMichelle Birkby – The House at Baker StreetDavid Levien – Signature Kill (Frank Behr #4)Martin Leicht, Isla Neal – Mothership Jacey Bedford – Winterwood Jennifer Estep – Cold Burn of Magic: Black Blade #1Edgar Allan Poe – The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other TalesLisa Williamson – The Art of Being Normal

Book of the month for February

Published on Mon, 2016-02-01 09:32
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Anna North – The Life and Death of Sophie Stark is our book of the month for February. Who is the real Sophie Stark? The Life and Death of Sophie Stark is the story of an enigmatic film director, told by the six people who loved her most. Brilliant, infuriating, all-seeing and unknowable, Sophie Stark makes films said to be 'more like life than life itself'. But her genius comes at a terrible cost: to her husband, to the brother she left behind, and to the actress she can't forget. 

British Crime Book of the month – February

Published on Mon, 2016-02-01 09:31
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Michelle Birkby – The House at Baker Street is our british crime book of the month for February. When Sherlock Holmes turns down the case of persecuted Laura Shirley, Mrs Hudson, the landlady of Baker Street, and Mary Watson resolve to take on the investigation themselves. From the kitchen of 221b, the two women begin their inquiries and enlist the assistance of the Baker Street Irregulars and the infamous Irene Adler.A trail of clues leads them to the darkest corners of Whitechapel, where the feared Ripper supposedly still stalks. They discover Laura Shirley is not the only woman at risk as it rapidly becomes apparent that the lives of many others are in danger too.

Special Shakespeare Reading Group in Stockholm

Published on Fri, 2016-01-29 12:29
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Shakespeare Special at Bio Rio in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM | Thursday 25th February

We are starting a new and exciting collaboration in Stockholm with Bio Rio. When they broadcast The National Theatre’s production of As You Like It, we welcome you to a special Reading Group meeting, at Bio Rio. We’ll read the play, and meet to discuss it as usual. Coffee, food and drinks will be available to purchase from the cafe and restaurant at Bio Rio.

If you would then like to watch the live broadcast play afterwards, you'll receive a 25% discount on your theatre ticket! One of the participants will also have the chance to win a Cinema Menu for two.

See below for details on booking and tickets:

Harry Potter Night 2016: A Night of Spells!

Published on Sun, 2016-01-24 15:50
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Harry Potter Night 2016: A Night of Spells

UPPSALA & STOCKHOLM | Thursday 4th February 2016

Once again, it’s that time of year when muggles and wizards meet to celebrate one of the greatest wizards in modern time: Harry Potter!

Read all about the activities in the Uppsala and Stockholm shops, and how to secure a ticket, below.

Books of the month for January

Published on Fri, 2016-01-01 10:58
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General Fiction: Marlon James – A Brief History of Seven Killings

British Crime: Vaseem Khan – The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra

Tough Crime: Hester Young – The Gates of Evangeline

Science Fiction: Jean Johnson – The Terrans

Fantasy: Holly Black – White Cat

Paranormal/Urban Fantasy: Amber Benson – The Witches of Echo Park

Classic of the Month: H. G. Wells – The Time Machine

Teen reading: Lance Rubin – Denton Little's Deathdate

Marlon James – A Brief History of Seven KillingsVaseem Khan – The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector ChopraHester Young – The Gates of EvangelineJean Johnson – The Terrans: The First Salik War Book 1Holly Black – White CatAmber Benson – The Witches of Echo Park: An Echo Park Coven NovelH. G. Wells – The Time MachineLance Rubin – Denton Little's Deathdate

British Crime Book of the month – January

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Vaseem Khan – The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra is our british crime book of the month for January. Mumbai, murder and a baby elephant combine in a charming, joyful mystery for fans of Alexander McCall Smith and Rachel Joyce. On the day he retires, Inspector Ashwin Chopra discovers that he has inherited an elephant: an unlikely gift that could not be more inconvenient. For Chopra has one last case to solve… But as his murder investigation leads him across Mumbai – from its richest mansions to its murky underworld - he quickly discovers that a baby elephant may be exactly what an honest man needs.

Book of the month for January

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Marlon James – A Brief History of Seven Killings is our book of the month for January. Winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize for Fiction. JAMAICA, 1976Seven gunmen storm Bob Marley’s house, machine guns blazing. The reggae superstar survives, but the gunmen are never caught.

Christmas Hours at the bookshops

Published on Thu, 2015-12-17 12:52
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Christmas Hours at the bookshops

With less than a week to go before Christmas, we're giving Santa a helping hand: longer Christmas shop hours at the bookshops!

<-- Check the shops' hours in the yellow left column.

And we're happy to help Santa with some recommendations too!

Booksigning with Billy Bob Buttons

Published on Fri, 2015-12-11 10:59
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Billy Bob ButtonsUPPSALA | Saturday 12th December at 13:00

Billy Bob Buttons, author of The Gullfoss legends and the exciting Tor trilogy will do a signing with us on Saturday the 12th – don’t miss!

» Billy Bob Buttons' titles in the webshop

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