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We are very excited to announce the Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year 2025!
A Room Above a Shop, Anthony Shapland's poetic debut, is an astonishing novel; a deeply moving story of two men's secret relationship in 1980s Wales.
It's a truly beautiful book.
#WBOTY #WBOTY2025
A Room Above a Shop, Anthony Shapland's poetic debut, is an astonishing novel; a deeply moving story of two men's secret relationship in 1980s Wales.
It's a truly beautiful book.
#WBOTY #WBOTY2025
November 13, 2025 at 9:42 AM
We are very excited to announce the Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year 2025!
A Room Above a Shop, Anthony Shapland's poetic debut, is an astonishing novel; a deeply moving story of two men's secret relationship in 1980s Wales.
It's a truly beautiful book.
#WBOTY #WBOTY2025
A Room Above a Shop, Anthony Shapland's poetic debut, is an astonishing novel; a deeply moving story of two men's secret relationship in 1980s Wales.
It's a truly beautiful book.
#WBOTY #WBOTY2025
There are just TWO DAYS to go until we reveal the Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year 2025!
Join us this Thursday, 13.11, to find out what it is.
We'd love to tell you what it is now, but nothing will loosen our tongues. No, not even you, Treacle.
Join us this Thursday, 13.11, to find out what it is.
We'd love to tell you what it is now, but nothing will loosen our tongues. No, not even you, Treacle.
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
There are just TWO DAYS to go until we reveal the Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year 2025!
Join us this Thursday, 13.11, to find out what it is.
We'd love to tell you what it is now, but nothing will loosen our tongues. No, not even you, Treacle.
Join us this Thursday, 13.11, to find out what it is.
We'd love to tell you what it is now, but nothing will loosen our tongues. No, not even you, Treacle.
In just ONE WEEK, we will be revealing the Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year 2025!
We'd love to tell you what it is now, but nothing will loosen our tongues. No, not even you, Alan.
We'd love to tell you what it is now, but nothing will loosen our tongues. No, not even you, Alan.
November 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
In just ONE WEEK, we will be revealing the Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year 2025!
We'd love to tell you what it is now, but nothing will loosen our tongues. No, not even you, Alan.
We'd love to tell you what it is now, but nothing will loosen our tongues. No, not even you, Alan.
Everyone, Harvey.
Harvey, everyone.
Harvey is a professional archeologist, if, by professional archeologist, you mean someone who buries squeaky bones in the garden and then forgets where they are.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Harvey, everyone.
Harvey is a professional archeologist, if, by professional archeologist, you mean someone who buries squeaky bones in the garden and then forgets where they are.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
November 4, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Everyone, Harvey.
Harvey, everyone.
Harvey is a professional archeologist, if, by professional archeologist, you mean someone who buries squeaky bones in the garden and then forgets where they are.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Harvey, everyone.
Harvey is a professional archeologist, if, by professional archeologist, you mean someone who buries squeaky bones in the garden and then forgets where they are.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
What's everyone reading this weekend?
October 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
What's everyone reading this weekend?
Everyone, this is Maggie.
Maggie, this is everyone.
Is Maggie real? We're not sure. Seems more likely that someone used AI to make 'a very cute dog' and then 3D printed it.
Her proudest achievement is that she's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Maggie, this is everyone.
Is Maggie real? We're not sure. Seems more likely that someone used AI to make 'a very cute dog' and then 3D printed it.
Her proudest achievement is that she's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
October 22, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Everyone, this is Maggie.
Maggie, this is everyone.
Is Maggie real? We're not sure. Seems more likely that someone used AI to make 'a very cute dog' and then 3D printed it.
Her proudest achievement is that she's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Maggie, this is everyone.
Is Maggie real? We're not sure. Seems more likely that someone used AI to make 'a very cute dog' and then 3D printed it.
Her proudest achievement is that she's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Thank you so much to national treasure Miriam Margolyes for an epic event yesterday!
Hundreds of fans came along to meet Miriam, and to get signed copies of The Little Book of Miriam.
Hundreds of fans came along to meet Miriam, and to get signed copies of The Little Book of Miriam.
October 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Thank you so much to national treasure Miriam Margolyes for an epic event yesterday!
Hundreds of fans came along to meet Miriam, and to get signed copies of The Little Book of Miriam.
Hundreds of fans came along to meet Miriam, and to get signed copies of The Little Book of Miriam.
*EVENT* - Mistletoe & Vinyl: the story of the Christmas number one
Wednesday 19th November from 6pm
Join award-winning author and comedian Marc Burrows for a celebration of a uniquely British tradition: The Christmas number one!
Details and tickets👇
www.waterstones.com/events/the-s...
Wednesday 19th November from 6pm
Join award-winning author and comedian Marc Burrows for a celebration of a uniquely British tradition: The Christmas number one!
Details and tickets👇
www.waterstones.com/events/the-s...
The Story of the Christmas No.1 with Marc Burrows | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about The Story of the Christmas No.1 with Marc Burrows today.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
*EVENT* - Mistletoe & Vinyl: the story of the Christmas number one
Wednesday 19th November from 6pm
Join award-winning author and comedian Marc Burrows for a celebration of a uniquely British tradition: The Christmas number one!
Details and tickets👇
www.waterstones.com/events/the-s...
Wednesday 19th November from 6pm
Join award-winning author and comedian Marc Burrows for a celebration of a uniquely British tradition: The Christmas number one!
Details and tickets👇
www.waterstones.com/events/the-s...
Less than a week to go to the launch of the Rhys Davies Short Story Award Anthology 2025!
Monday 20.10, 6pm - FREE entry
Guest judge Cynan Jones, editor Elaine Canning, the finalists and winner will discuss the collection and the short story form.
www.waterstones.com/events/the-r...
Monday 20.10, 6pm - FREE entry
Guest judge Cynan Jones, editor Elaine Canning, the finalists and winner will discuss the collection and the short story form.
www.waterstones.com/events/the-r...
The Rhys Davies Short Story Award Anthology 2025 - book launch | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about The Rhys Davies Short Story Award Anthology 2025 - book launch today.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Less than a week to go to the launch of the Rhys Davies Short Story Award Anthology 2025!
Monday 20.10, 6pm - FREE entry
Guest judge Cynan Jones, editor Elaine Canning, the finalists and winner will discuss the collection and the short story form.
www.waterstones.com/events/the-r...
Monday 20.10, 6pm - FREE entry
Guest judge Cynan Jones, editor Elaine Canning, the finalists and winner will discuss the collection and the short story form.
www.waterstones.com/events/the-r...
Doors open in 1.3 hours.
It's #BookshopDay!
Celebrate with DOUBLE PLUS STAMPS today.
We'll see you in 1.3 hours.
It's #BookshopDay!
Celebrate with DOUBLE PLUS STAMPS today.
We'll see you in 1.3 hours.
October 11, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Doors open in 1.3 hours.
It's #BookshopDay!
Celebrate with DOUBLE PLUS STAMPS today.
We'll see you in 1.3 hours.
It's #BookshopDay!
Celebrate with DOUBLE PLUS STAMPS today.
We'll see you in 1.3 hours.
Miriam Margolyes is coming to our shop!
Next Friday, October 17th from 12.30, Miriam will be signing her brand new book, The Little Book of Miriam.
There's no need to book in advance - just turn up on the day.
Arrive early to avoid disappointment!
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
Next Friday, October 17th from 12.30, Miriam will be signing her brand new book, The Little Book of Miriam.
There's no need to book in advance - just turn up on the day.
Arrive early to avoid disappointment!
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
October 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Miriam Margolyes is coming to our shop!
Next Friday, October 17th from 12.30, Miriam will be signing her brand new book, The Little Book of Miriam.
There's no need to book in advance - just turn up on the day.
Arrive early to avoid disappointment!
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
Next Friday, October 17th from 12.30, Miriam will be signing her brand new book, The Little Book of Miriam.
There's no need to book in advance - just turn up on the day.
Arrive early to avoid disappointment!
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
*CURRY EVENT*
Wednesday 15th October from 6pm
Join us as we welcome Maunika Gowardhan to the shop! Maunika will be talking about her brilliant new book, Curry: Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens.
And yes, there will be tasters...
www.waterstones.com/events/curry...
Wednesday 15th October from 6pm
Join us as we welcome Maunika Gowardhan to the shop! Maunika will be talking about her brilliant new book, Curry: Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens.
And yes, there will be tasters...
www.waterstones.com/events/curry...
Curry: Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens - with Maunika Gowardhan | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Curry: Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens - with Maunika Gowardhan today.
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October 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
*CURRY EVENT*
Wednesday 15th October from 6pm
Join us as we welcome Maunika Gowardhan to the shop! Maunika will be talking about her brilliant new book, Curry: Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens.
And yes, there will be tasters...
www.waterstones.com/events/curry...
Wednesday 15th October from 6pm
Join us as we welcome Maunika Gowardhan to the shop! Maunika will be talking about her brilliant new book, Curry: Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens.
And yes, there will be tasters...
www.waterstones.com/events/curry...
*DYLAN THOMAS EVENT*
Join us on 16.10 from 6pm for what will be a fascinating event; Dylan Thomas expert Jeff Towns in conversation with Elaine Canning about his new book, The Wilder Shores of Dylan Thomas.
Details and tickets👇
www.waterstones.com/events/the-w...
Join us on 16.10 from 6pm for what will be a fascinating event; Dylan Thomas expert Jeff Towns in conversation with Elaine Canning about his new book, The Wilder Shores of Dylan Thomas.
Details and tickets👇
www.waterstones.com/events/the-w...
The Wilder Shores of Dylan Thomas - Jeff Towns in conversation with Elaine Canning | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about The Wilder Shores of Dylan Thomas - Jeff Towns in conversation with Elaine Canning tod...
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October 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
*DYLAN THOMAS EVENT*
Join us on 16.10 from 6pm for what will be a fascinating event; Dylan Thomas expert Jeff Towns in conversation with Elaine Canning about his new book, The Wilder Shores of Dylan Thomas.
Details and tickets👇
www.waterstones.com/events/the-w...
Join us on 16.10 from 6pm for what will be a fascinating event; Dylan Thomas expert Jeff Towns in conversation with Elaine Canning about his new book, The Wilder Shores of Dylan Thomas.
Details and tickets👇
www.waterstones.com/events/the-w...
Doors open in 50 minutes.
Everyone, this is Wilma and Frodo.
Wilma and Frodo, this is everyone.
By day, they are normal, tiny dogs. By night, they solve crimes. Tiny crimes.
Their proudest achievement is that they're Very Good Dogs.
#DogsInBookshops
Everyone, this is Wilma and Frodo.
Wilma and Frodo, this is everyone.
By day, they are normal, tiny dogs. By night, they solve crimes. Tiny crimes.
Their proudest achievement is that they're Very Good Dogs.
#DogsInBookshops
October 4, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Doors open in 50 minutes.
Everyone, this is Wilma and Frodo.
Wilma and Frodo, this is everyone.
By day, they are normal, tiny dogs. By night, they solve crimes. Tiny crimes.
Their proudest achievement is that they're Very Good Dogs.
#DogsInBookshops
Everyone, this is Wilma and Frodo.
Wilma and Frodo, this is everyone.
By day, they are normal, tiny dogs. By night, they solve crimes. Tiny crimes.
Their proudest achievement is that they're Very Good Dogs.
#DogsInBookshops
Miriam Margolyes is coming to @swanseastones!
That's right; actual MIRIAM MARGOLYES will be here on Friday 17th at 12.30, signing her brand new Little Book of Miriam.
There's no need to book - just turn up!
Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
That's right; actual MIRIAM MARGOLYES will be here on Friday 17th at 12.30, signing her brand new Little Book of Miriam.
There's no need to book - just turn up!
Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
Meet Miriam Margolyes at Waterstones Swansea | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Meet Miriam Margolyes at Waterstones Swansea today.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Miriam Margolyes is coming to @swanseastones!
That's right; actual MIRIAM MARGOLYES will be here on Friday 17th at 12.30, signing her brand new Little Book of Miriam.
There's no need to book - just turn up!
Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
That's right; actual MIRIAM MARGOLYES will be here on Friday 17th at 12.30, signing her brand new Little Book of Miriam.
There's no need to book - just turn up!
Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
We're very excited to announce that our October Welsh Book of the Month is Liz Hyder's award-winning novel #TheTwelve!
Deliciously spooky, it's centred on Welsh folklore and ancient ritual, as two sisters test a prophecy on the Winter Solstice with world-changing consequences.
Deliciously spooky, it's centred on Welsh folklore and ancient ritual, as two sisters test a prophecy on the Winter Solstice with world-changing consequences.
October 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We're very excited to announce that our October Welsh Book of the Month is Liz Hyder's award-winning novel #TheTwelve!
Deliciously spooky, it's centred on Welsh folklore and ancient ritual, as two sisters test a prophecy on the Winter Solstice with world-changing consequences.
Deliciously spooky, it's centred on Welsh folklore and ancient ritual, as two sisters test a prophecy on the Winter Solstice with world-changing consequences.
*WILD RUNNING EVENT*
Join us next Wednesday, 1.10, from 6pm, as we welcome the award-winning Swansea writer Natalie Ann Holborow to the shop!
Natalie will be talking about her brand new book, Wild Running: South Wales with Bronwen Price.
Free entry!
www.waterstones.com/events/wild-...
Join us next Wednesday, 1.10, from 6pm, as we welcome the award-winning Swansea writer Natalie Ann Holborow to the shop!
Natalie will be talking about her brand new book, Wild Running: South Wales with Bronwen Price.
Free entry!
www.waterstones.com/events/wild-...
Wild Running: South Wales - Natalie Ann Holborow | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Wild Running: South Wales - Natalie Ann Holborow today.
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September 27, 2025 at 7:43 AM
*WILD RUNNING EVENT*
Join us next Wednesday, 1.10, from 6pm, as we welcome the award-winning Swansea writer Natalie Ann Holborow to the shop!
Natalie will be talking about her brand new book, Wild Running: South Wales with Bronwen Price.
Free entry!
www.waterstones.com/events/wild-...
Join us next Wednesday, 1.10, from 6pm, as we welcome the award-winning Swansea writer Natalie Ann Holborow to the shop!
Natalie will be talking about her brand new book, Wild Running: South Wales with Bronwen Price.
Free entry!
www.waterstones.com/events/wild-...
Just two days until our event with million-selling author and artist, James Norbury!
Join us this Thursday, 25/9, from 6pm
James will be doing an art workshop celebrating his new Big Panda and Tiny Dragon book, A Beautiful World.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...
Join us this Thursday, 25/9, from 6pm
James will be doing an art workshop celebrating his new Big Panda and Tiny Dragon book, A Beautiful World.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...
September 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Just two days until our event with million-selling author and artist, James Norbury!
Join us this Thursday, 25/9, from 6pm
James will be doing an art workshop celebrating his new Big Panda and Tiny Dragon book, A Beautiful World.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...
Join us this Thursday, 25/9, from 6pm
James will be doing an art workshop celebrating his new Big Panda and Tiny Dragon book, A Beautiful World.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...
What's everyone reading this weekend?
September 20, 2025 at 7:52 AM
What's everyone reading this weekend?
*ART WORKSHOP EVENT*
Thursday 25/9 from 6pm
James Norbury will be here for a Big Panda and Tiny Dragon event!
Hell be doing an art workshop celebrating his forthcoming book, A Beautiful World, which will be available on the night.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...
Thursday 25/9 from 6pm
James Norbury will be here for a Big Panda and Tiny Dragon event!
Hell be doing an art workshop celebrating his forthcoming book, A Beautiful World, which will be available on the night.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...
A Beautiful World - Art Workshop with million-selling author James Norbury! | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about A Beautiful World - Art Workshop with million-selling author James Norbury! today.
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September 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
*ART WORKSHOP EVENT*
Thursday 25/9 from 6pm
James Norbury will be here for a Big Panda and Tiny Dragon event!
Hell be doing an art workshop celebrating his forthcoming book, A Beautiful World, which will be available on the night.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...
Thursday 25/9 from 6pm
James Norbury will be here for a Big Panda and Tiny Dragon event!
Hell be doing an art workshop celebrating his forthcoming book, A Beautiful World, which will be available on the night.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...
Everyone, this is Alfie.
Alfie, this is everyone.
Alfie is 70% tongue.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Alfie, this is everyone.
Alfie is 70% tongue.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
September 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Everyone, this is Alfie.
Alfie, this is everyone.
Alfie is 70% tongue.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Alfie, this is everyone.
Alfie is 70% tongue.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
What's everyone reading this weekend?
September 6, 2025 at 6:46 AM
What's everyone reading this weekend?
*Welsh Book of the Month revealed*
We are very excited to announce our Welsh Book of the Month for September, The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire, an irresistible dark fae romantasy inspired by Welsh mythology!
We are very excited to announce our Welsh Book of the Month for September, The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire, an irresistible dark fae romantasy inspired by Welsh mythology!
September 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
*Welsh Book of the Month revealed*
We are very excited to announce our Welsh Book of the Month for September, The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire, an irresistible dark fae romantasy inspired by Welsh mythology!
We are very excited to announce our Welsh Book of the Month for September, The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire, an irresistible dark fae romantasy inspired by Welsh mythology!
Everyone, this is Atlas.
Atlas, this is everyone.
Like his Greek mythological namesake, Atlas, um, invented astrology and is responsible for holding up the sky. Good boy.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Atlas, this is everyone.
Like his Greek mythological namesake, Atlas, um, invented astrology and is responsible for holding up the sky. Good boy.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
August 31, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Everyone, this is Atlas.
Atlas, this is everyone.
Like his Greek mythological namesake, Atlas, um, invented astrology and is responsible for holding up the sky. Good boy.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Atlas, this is everyone.
Like his Greek mythological namesake, Atlas, um, invented astrology and is responsible for holding up the sky. Good boy.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
*ART WORKSHOP EVENT*
Thursday 25/9 from 6pm
James Norbury will be here for a Big Panda and Tiny Dragon event!
Hell be doing an art workshop celebrating his forthcoming book, A Beautiful World, which will be available on the night.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...
Thursday 25/9 from 6pm
James Norbury will be here for a Big Panda and Tiny Dragon event!
Hell be doing an art workshop celebrating his forthcoming book, A Beautiful World, which will be available on the night.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...
A Beautiful World - Art Workshop with million-selling author James Norbury! | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about A Beautiful World - Art Workshop with million-selling author James Norbury! today.
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August 28, 2025 at 10:06 AM
*ART WORKSHOP EVENT*
Thursday 25/9 from 6pm
James Norbury will be here for a Big Panda and Tiny Dragon event!
Hell be doing an art workshop celebrating his forthcoming book, A Beautiful World, which will be available on the night.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...
Thursday 25/9 from 6pm
James Norbury will be here for a Big Panda and Tiny Dragon event!
Hell be doing an art workshop celebrating his forthcoming book, A Beautiful World, which will be available on the night.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...