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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
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.
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-...
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
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.
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...
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
*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
Thank you so much to Ian Watkins (H from Steps!) for our event today.
Thanks, also, to everyone who came along - it was a lovely afternoon!
We have limited SIGNED copies of Pride and the Rainbow Warriors in stock!
Thanks, also, to everyone who came along - it was a lovely afternoon!
We have limited SIGNED copies of Pride and the Rainbow Warriors in stock!
July 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Thank you so much to Ian Watkins (H from Steps!) for our event today.
Thanks, also, to everyone who came along - it was a lovely afternoon!
We have limited SIGNED copies of Pride and the Rainbow Warriors in stock!
Thanks, also, to everyone who came along - it was a lovely afternoon!
We have limited SIGNED copies of Pride and the Rainbow Warriors in stock!
*MEET H FROM STEPS!*
Ian H Watkins will be here this Wednesday, 23.7, from 2pm, signing his brand new children's book, Pride & the Rainbow Warriors.
Walk-ins are welcome but booking ahead is recommended!👇
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
Ian H Watkins will be here this Wednesday, 23.7, from 2pm, signing his brand new children's book, Pride & the Rainbow Warriors.
Walk-ins are welcome but booking ahead is recommended!👇
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
July 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
*MEET H FROM STEPS!*
Ian H Watkins will be here this Wednesday, 23.7, from 2pm, signing his brand new children's book, Pride & the Rainbow Warriors.
Walk-ins are welcome but booking ahead is recommended!👇
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
Ian H Watkins will be here this Wednesday, 23.7, from 2pm, signing his brand new children's book, Pride & the Rainbow Warriors.
Walk-ins are welcome but booking ahead is recommended!👇
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
Everyone, this is Wilfred.
Wilfred, this is everyone.
Wilfred believes himself to be a large dog; the reality is that he's approximately 2 inches tall.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Wilfred, this is everyone.
Wilfred believes himself to be a large dog; the reality is that he's approximately 2 inches tall.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
July 17, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Everyone, this is Wilfred.
Wilfred, this is everyone.
Wilfred believes himself to be a large dog; the reality is that he's approximately 2 inches tall.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Wilfred, this is everyone.
Wilfred believes himself to be a large dog; the reality is that he's approximately 2 inches tall.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Thank you so much to Emma Swan, author of our brilliant children's book of the month, for popping in to the shop!
We now have limited SIGNED COPIES of #CruiseShipKid in stock - the perfect summer holidays read!
We now have limited SIGNED COPIES of #CruiseShipKid in stock - the perfect summer holidays read!
July 4, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Thank you so much to Emma Swan, author of our brilliant children's book of the month, for popping in to the shop!
We now have limited SIGNED COPIES of #CruiseShipKid in stock - the perfect summer holidays read!
We now have limited SIGNED COPIES of #CruiseShipKid in stock - the perfect summer holidays read!
Everyone, this is Maisy.
Maisy, this is everyone.
Her favourite thing to do is to show off her resplendent eyebrows from all possible angles.
Her proudest achievement, other than her eyebrows, is that she's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Maisy, this is everyone.
Her favourite thing to do is to show off her resplendent eyebrows from all possible angles.
Her proudest achievement, other than her eyebrows, is that she's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
July 3, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Everyone, this is Maisy.
Maisy, this is everyone.
Her favourite thing to do is to show off her resplendent eyebrows from all possible angles.
Her proudest achievement, other than her eyebrows, is that she's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Maisy, this is everyone.
Her favourite thing to do is to show off her resplendent eyebrows from all possible angles.
Her proudest achievement, other than her eyebrows, is that she's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
We're very excited to announce that H from Steps is coming to Waterstones Swansea!
Ian H Watkins will be here on Wednesday 23.7 from 2pm, signing his brand new children's book, Pride & the Rainbow Warriors.
Walk-ins welcome but booking ahead is recommended!👇
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
Ian H Watkins will be here on Wednesday 23.7 from 2pm, signing his brand new children's book, Pride & the Rainbow Warriors.
Walk-ins welcome but booking ahead is recommended!👇
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
June 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
We're very excited to announce that H from Steps is coming to Waterstones Swansea!
Ian H Watkins will be here on Wednesday 23.7 from 2pm, signing his brand new children's book, Pride & the Rainbow Warriors.
Walk-ins welcome but booking ahead is recommended!👇
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
Ian H Watkins will be here on Wednesday 23.7 from 2pm, signing his brand new children's book, Pride & the Rainbow Warriors.
Walk-ins welcome but booking ahead is recommended!👇
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
Mowgli, everyone.
Mowgli's thing, as you'll see from the photos, is that he'll blow a raspberry when he thinks you're not looking and then feign innocence.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Mowgli's thing, as you'll see from the photos, is that he'll blow a raspberry when he thinks you're not looking and then feign innocence.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
June 21, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Mowgli, everyone.
Mowgli's thing, as you'll see from the photos, is that he'll blow a raspberry when he thinks you're not looking and then feign innocence.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Mowgli's thing, as you'll see from the photos, is that he'll blow a raspberry when he thinks you're not looking and then feign innocence.
His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
Thank you so much to Noraly Schoenmaker (aka Itchy Boots) and everyone who came along to our sell-out (and very, very warm) event this evening!
We have very limited SIGNED COPIES of #FreeRide in the shop, but be quick!
We have very limited SIGNED COPIES of #FreeRide in the shop, but be quick!
June 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Thank you so much to Noraly Schoenmaker (aka Itchy Boots) and everyone who came along to our sell-out (and very, very warm) event this evening!
We have very limited SIGNED COPIES of #FreeRide in the shop, but be quick!
We have very limited SIGNED COPIES of #FreeRide in the shop, but be quick!
*CRIME FICTION EVENT*
Thursday 3rd July, 6pm
Join us as we welcome two incredible crime fiction authors to the shop!
Mark Ellis will be in conversation with Philip Gwynne Jones about their newest crime fiction novels.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/mark-...
Thursday 3rd July, 6pm
Join us as we welcome two incredible crime fiction authors to the shop!
Mark Ellis will be in conversation with Philip Gwynne Jones about their newest crime fiction novels.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/mark-...
June 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
*CRIME FICTION EVENT*
Thursday 3rd July, 6pm
Join us as we welcome two incredible crime fiction authors to the shop!
Mark Ellis will be in conversation with Philip Gwynne Jones about their newest crime fiction novels.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/mark-...
Thursday 3rd July, 6pm
Join us as we welcome two incredible crime fiction authors to the shop!
Mark Ellis will be in conversation with Philip Gwynne Jones about their newest crime fiction novels.
Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/mark-...
June 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Thank you so much to the poets and publishers of #Afonydd, and everyone who came along to our event yesterday evening!
It was a great event that celebrated the bilingual poems in the collection, each on the theme of Welsh rivers.
Copies are available now!
It was a great event that celebrated the bilingual poems in the collection, each on the theme of Welsh rivers.
Copies are available now!
June 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Thank you so much to the poets and publishers of #Afonydd, and everyone who came along to our event yesterday evening!
It was a great event that celebrated the bilingual poems in the collection, each on the theme of Welsh rivers.
Copies are available now!
It was a great event that celebrated the bilingual poems in the collection, each on the theme of Welsh rivers.
Copies are available now!