We’re thrilled that City legend Alex Williams MBE is coming to see us in Chorlton! After his goalkeeping career was cut cruelly short by injury in 1987, Alex went on to become Community Ambassador for the club, helping thousands of … Continued
We had such a good time last year, when the brilliant Robin Ince dropped in to say hello. Plenty of chat, book signing, tea and biscuits – the only thing we were short of was space (we’re not the biggest … Continued
A bit different from the usual rock star memoir, this one. Rather than trashing hotel rooms, Jarvis Cocker has been clearing out his loft (as men of his age so often need to do). He’s kept just about everything – … Continued
There’s a glimpse of summer on the horizon and a couple of bank holidays to celebrate. If you fancy losing yourself in a good book for a while come in for a chat. We’ve been reading some belting novels recently … Continued
If you’d prefer the non-chocolate variety of Advent calendar we have plenty to choose from. There’s snow, lots of snow, the Nativity, wildlife, even a treehouse.
Our Christmas catalogue has arrived – which means the countdown has officially begun!
July saw the publication of Chris Hall’s biography of Madge Addy. Madge lived just around the corner from the shop. We would like to think that she bought her sweets here long before we opened the bookshop. To coincide with … Continued
It has been a long winter with our doors locked to customers for three months. From April 12th we will be open again, trading our normal hours, and we will be delighted to welcome you all back. We have lots … Continued
Vote for the best book for 9-12 year olds published in the past year. The Chorlton Children’s Book Award is back! A shortlist of seven of the best books has been compiled by students and staff from local schools. The … Continued
