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Christmas Hours at the bookshops

Published on Mon, 2017-12-18 20:54
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Christmas Hours at the bookshops

UPPSALA & STOCKHOLM | ’Tis the season...

We’re keeping extra long shop hours at our bookshops to do what we can to make these days leading up to the holidays a little less hectic and frantic. Welcome in. (And don’t forget to breathe...)


Uppsala
Mon–Tue 10–19
Wed-Fri 10–20
Sat 23rd 10–17
Christmas Eve and Day Closed
Boxing Day 26th 12–15

Stockholm
Mon–Fri 10–19
Sat 23rd 10–16
Christmas 24th–26th Closed
Open as usual from 27th.

Signing: Lagom by Lola A Åkerström

Published on Wed, 2017-12-13 14:59
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Signing ”Lagom” by Lola A Åkerström

UPPSALA | Saturday 16th Dec at 13:00

As the Swedish proverb goes, ”Lagom är bäst” (The right amount is best). ”Lagom” sums up the Swedish psyche and is a way of living that promotes harmony. Full of insights and beautiful photographs, this authentic guide will help you make small, simple changes to your everyday life – whether that’s your diet, lifestyle, money, work or your home – so you can have a happier, more ­balanced way of living.
 
Award-winning writer and photographer Lola Akinmade Åkerström has photographed and dispatched from roughly 60 countries for various publications. Read more about her and view her photos at www.lolaakinmade.com
 
”Lagom – The Swedish Secret of Living Well” makes a great gift for native Swedes, expats, and international friends alike.
 
Click to Read more (including an interview with Lola)
 

Celebrating 22 years in Uppsala!

Published on Sat, 2017-11-18 11:35
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22 years in Uppsala

UPPSALA | Saturday 18th November 2017

On 18th November 1995, the Uppsala English Bookshop opened on the upper floor in a green wooden building from 1826, right on the river Fyris in the middle of historic Uppsala.

And today we celebrate 22 years in Uppsala! We couldn’t have made it without you, our customers, friends and family – so a big thanks goes out to you all. And thank you for making the bookshop the Shop of the Year 2017 in Uppsala!

Girls’ Night in the bookshop

Published on Thu, 2017-11-09 12:53
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Girls’ Night in the city and the bookshop

UPPSALA | Thursday 9th Nov all night 19–21

Girls’ Night in Uppsala City. We’re open 19–21. Book recommendations by Else & Shirin. Get personal reading recommendations & great tips for Christmas. Win a gift certificate! A cosy night, with snacks & refreshments.
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Tjejkväll i Uppsala city torsdag 9 nov 19–21. På The English Bookshop har vi ”Boktipsarkväll med Else & Shirin”: Få personliga rekommendationer och perfekta julklappstips. Vinn presentkort! Mys, snacks & förfriskningar. Extraöppet hela tjejkvällen 19–21.

Release of the new John Green book!

Published on Fri, 2017-10-06 11:19
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Release of the new John Green book

UPPSALA & STOCKHOLM | Tuesday 10th Oct at 07:01

To celebrate the new John Green book, the first book from the brilliant author since The Fault in our Stars, we're hosting a EARLY MORNING RELEASE of his new novel Turtles All the Way Down! (We have to stick to American midnight...)

You can pre-book your copy at the shop to make you are one of the first to get your hands on a book.

The doors open at 7 am, and if you are the very first (or one of the first) to buy your book, we promise to add a little extra something! The early bird catches the worm, you know. ;-)

Doctor Who Night - Changing of the Doctors

Published on Wed, 2017-10-04 21:16
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Doctor Who Night - Changing of the Doctors

UPPSALA | Thursday 5th October at 19:00

The Doctor Who-expert Kristina Rudbjer will talk about the changing of the Doctors: regenerations and reactions. Prize for best costume! Dress up as your ­favourite character – or monster! Fabulous prizes to be won.

Tea! Cake! Whovian company!

Tickets 70 kr, sign up today at the bookshop!

Grab your umbrella and leek and let’s get going. Allons-y!

Time That Glitters – Global Poetry Night and Book Release

Published on Wed, 2017-09-27 08:23
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Time That Glitters – a global poetry night with book release

UPPSALA | Saturday 30th Sept at 18:00 Free

What is happening in contemporary literary exchange between Bangladesh and Sweden?

Together with Litteraturcentrum Uppsala we present four prominent literary talents from different generations:

Celebrate KulturNatten at The English Bookshop

Published on Sat, 2017-09-02 14:32
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Celebrate Culture Night at the bookshop

UPPSALA | Saturday 9th September

Celebrate KulturNatten at The English Bookshop! All events are free!

11:00–11:30
Storytelling for Children with Hannah

18:00–19:30
Meet award-winning Irish author Lisa McInerney

20:00–21:30
Mattias Boström & Sherlock

Click to read more about the evening events below

Party - Histories of the Future - Aug 5th

Published on Mon, 2017-07-24 11:13
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Signing and Mingling Party - Histories of the Future

UPPSALA | Saturday 5th August from 18:00

We are proud to be able to welcome you to a Signing & Mingling Party with authors & guests from Reception Histories of the Future – a conference on byzantinisms, speculative fiction, and the literary heritage of medieval empire.

Meet & mingle with the guests and authors, get their books and have them signed. Drinks & refreshments. Free!

Click Read more to, well, read more about this exciting evening in the bookshop.

Release Party: Parallel Lines – Steven Savile

Published on Thu, 2017-06-08 09:28
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Release Party: Parallel Lines – Steven Savile

UPPSALA | Monday 12th June at 19:00

Release Party & Author Interview

Steven Savile (author of our Tough Crime Book of the Month) and James van Loon in a literary conversation about Savile’s new book Parallel Lines. Feel free to join in and ask your own questions!

Release Party for Parallel Lines. Author reading, signing and mingling. Welcome to join the party!

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