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SUMMARY:The Book Club - Thursday 28th September 19:00 - 20:00 *ONLINE*
DESCRIPTION:This session of The Book Club will take place on Thursday 28th September via Zoom. This month\, we are reading Total! £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can collect it in store free of charge. You can buy a book and ticket here. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket only for £3. You can purchase a ticket only here. \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complimentary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live or call 07597365380. \nOne of our booksellers will lead the book club\, and the group will be split up into smaller groups in breakout rooms to discuss the questions. A Zoom link will be emailed to ticketholders one week prior to the event starting. \nWe always ask that you are be respectful and kind whilst discussing the book and others’ opinions of it. \nAbout Total \nA pregnant mother of two finds herself increasingly in thrall to her help\, Nat. For Joad\, the discovery of a haunting typewritten document in an old desk in need of restoration is overwhelming. And when Roxanne rescues her sister from an institution\, she comes to realise how vulnerable they both are. \nDeftly navigating the fault lines of relationships – new\, established or remembered – Total is a powerful collection of brilliantly imaginative stories. From the comforting mundanities of motherhood to a technologically infected near future that mirrors our present with dark prescience\, each life captured in this collection is unforgettable.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/the-book-club-thursday-28th-september-1900-2000-online
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
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SUMMARY:The Book Club - Thursday\, 28th September 14:00 - 15:00
DESCRIPTION:This session of The Book Club will take place on Thursday 28th September in store. This month\, we are reading Total ! £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can collect it in store free of charge. You can buy a book and ticket here. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket only for £3. You can purchase a ticket only here. \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complimentary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live or call 07597365380. \nOne of our booksellers will lead the book club\, and the group will be split up into smaller groups to discuss the questions. \nWe always ask that you are be respectful and kind whilst discussing the book and others’ opinions of it. \nAbout Total… \nA pregnant mother of two finds herself increasingly in thrall to her help\, Nat. For Joad\, the discovery of a haunting typewritten document in an old desk in need of restoration is overwhelming. And when Roxanne rescues her sister from an institution\, she comes to realise how vulnerable they both are. \nDeftly navigating the fault lines of relationships – new\, established or remembered – Total is a powerful collection of brilliantly imaginative stories. From the comforting mundanities of motherhood to a technologically infected near future that mirrors our present with dark prescience\, each life captured in this collection is unforgettable. \n 
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/the-book-club-thursday-28th-september-1400-15-00
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T193000
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SUMMARY:The Book Club – Wednesday 27th September 17:45 - 19:15
DESCRIPTION:This session of The Book Club will take place on Wednesday 27th September in store. This month\, we are reading Total ! £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can collect it in store free of charge. You can buy a book and ticket here. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket only for £3. You can purchase a ticket only here. \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complimentary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live or call 07597365380. \nOne of our booksellers will lead the book club\, and the group will be split up into smaller groups to discuss the questions. \nWe always ask that you are be respectful and kind whilst discussing the book and others’ opinions of it. \nAbout Total… \nA pregnant mother of two finds herself increasingly in thrall to her help\, Nat. For Joad\, the discovery of a haunting typewritten document in an old desk in need of restoration is overwhelming. And when Roxanne rescues her sister from an institution\, she comes to realise how vulnerable they both are. \nDeftly navigating the fault lines of relationships – new\, established or remembered – Total is a powerful collection of brilliantly imaginative stories. From the comforting mundanities of motherhood to a technologically infected near future that mirrors our present with dark prescience\, each life captured in this collection is unforgettable. \n 
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/the-book-club-wednesday-27th-september-1745-1915
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T193000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Rebecca May Johnson: Small Fires
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce House of Books & Friends are hosting author Rebecca May Johnson\, in celebration of the paperback release of her book Small Fires! Lauded as ‘an intense enquiry into the very nature of cooking’ by Nigella Lawson and ‘smart\, creative\, thoughtful’ by Ruby Tandoh\, Small Fires is the best of food writing and truly celebrates how joyful cooking can be. \nTickets\nClick here to buy a book and ticket for £9.99\nClick here to buy a ticket only for £5 (this is redeemable against a copy of the book on the evening). \nThere are a small amount of tickets available for those unable to afford them at the moment – please contact us directly at 07597365380 or email bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live. \nAbout Small Fires \nWhy do we cook? Is it just to feed ourselves and others? Or is there something more revolutionary going on? \nIn Small Fires\, Rebecca May Johnson reinvents cooking – that simple act of rolling up our sleeves\, wielding a knife\, spattering red hot sauce on our books – as a way of experiencing ourselves and the world. Cooking is thinking: about the liberating constraint of tying apron strings; the transformative dynamics of shared meals; the meaning of appetite and bodily pleasure; the wild subversiveness of the recipe\, beyond words or control. \nThis joyful\, revelatory work of memory and meditation both complicates and electrifies life in the kitchen. It shows us the radical potential of the thing we do every day: the power of small fires burning everywhere. \nAbout Rebecca May Johnson \nREBECCA MAY JOHNSON has published essays\, reviews and nonfiction with Granta\, Times Literary Supplement and Daunt Books Publishing\, among others\, and is an editor at the trailblazing food publication Vittles. Small Fires is her first book. \n 
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/an-evening-with-rebecca-may-johnson-small-fires
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Event
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230922T200000
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SUMMARY:Dungeons and Flagons X HOBAF: Board Game Cafe
DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to announce that we are hosting another board games cafe with Dungeons and Flagons MCR! \nFrom 4pm on Friday 22nd September\, you can come down and play through the wonderful selection of boardgames provided by Dungeons and Flagons MCR. The event will be taking place until 8pm\, with final game selections happening at 7.30pm. \nThe event is £3 per person – click here to buy a ticket. \nYou can drop in at any time; we will be keeping the café open after bookshop hours to keep you hydrated and fed to help fuel your competitive streak.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/dungeons-and-flagons-x-hobaf-board-game-cafe
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230831T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230831T200000
DTSTAMP:20230728T115328Z
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SUMMARY:The Book Club - Thursday\, 31st August 19:00-20:00 *ONLINE*
DESCRIPTION:This session of The Book Club will take place on Thursday\, 31st August from 7-8pm via Zoom. This month\, we are reading The Queens of Sarmiento Park by Camila Sosa Villada! £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can collect it in store free of charge. You can buy a book and ticket here. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket only for £3. You can purchase a ticket only here. \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complimentary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live or call 07597365380. \nOne of our booksellers will lead the book club\, and the group will be split up into smaller groups in breakout rooms to discuss the questions. A Zoom link will be emailed to ticketholders one week prior to the event starting. \nWe always ask that you are be respectful and kind whilst discussing the book and others’ opinions of it. \nAbout The Queens of Sarmiento Park \nAuntie Encarna’s is the queerest boarding house in the world. \nFor Camila\, it is a refuge\, and the travesti who gather there are like family. At night they head out to Sarmiento Park to earn money. They stand together in the cold\, sharing stories and a hip flask of whiskey\, waiting for a car to slow down. Until\, one freezing evening\, Auntie Encarna hears crying in the bushes and wades in to investigate. When she finds an abandoned baby boy\, she will hear no arguments: she is bringing him home to care for him. Life for Camila and the others will never be the same again.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/the-book-club-thursday-31st-august-1900-2000-online
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230831T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230831T150000
DTSTAMP:20230728T120237Z
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SUMMARY:The Book Club - Thursday\, 31st August 14:00-15:00
DESCRIPTION:This session of The Book Club will take place on Thursday\, 31st August from 2-3pm in store. This month\, we are reading The Queens of Sarmiento Park by Camila Sosa Villada! £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can collect it in store free of charge. You can buy a book and ticket here. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket only for £3. You can purchase a ticket only here. \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complimentary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live or call 07597365380. \nOne of our booksellers will lead the book club\, and the group will be split up into smaller groups to discuss the questions. \nWe always ask that you are be respectful and kind whilst discussing the book and others’ opinions of it. \nAbout The Queens of Sarmiento Park \nAuntie Encarna’s is the queerest boarding house in the world. \nFor Camila\, it is a refuge\, and the travesti who gather there are like family. At night they head out to Sarmiento Park to earn money. They stand together in the cold\, sharing stories and a hip flask of whiskey\, waiting for a car to slow down. Until\, one freezing evening\, Auntie Encarna hears crying in the bushes and wades in to investigate. When she finds an abandoned baby boy\, she will hear no arguments: she is bringing him home to care for him. Life for Camila and the others will never be the same again.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/the-book-club-thursday-31st-august-1400-1500
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T110000
DTSTAMP:20230822T091120Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Event: Story with Teddy
DESCRIPTION:Bring along your favourite teddy to our special story time! We’ll gather in the back room and read stories together\, finishing off with a range of activities. We can’t wait to meet all your teddy-friends! Suitable for children under 6. \nThe event takes place 10:00-11:00 on Wednesday 30th August. \nClick here to buy a ticket for £3. \n1 ticket per child. Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse the bookshop\, but children must not be left unsupervised – adults must remain in the building.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/story-with-teddy-wednesday-30th-august
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230829T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230829T191500
DTSTAMP:20230728T114522Z
CREATED:20230720T125612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T114522Z
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SUMMARY:The Book Club - Tuesday\, 29th August 17:45-19:15
DESCRIPTION:This session of The Book Club will take place on Tuesday\, 29th August from 5:45pm-7:15pm in store\, for a 6pm start. This month\, we are reading The Queens of Sarmiento Park by Camila Sosa Villada! £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can collect it in store free of charge. You can buy a book and ticket here. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket only for £3. You can purchase a ticket only here. \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complimentary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live or call 07597365380. \nOne of our booksellers will lead the book club\, and the group will be split up into smaller groups to discuss the questions. \nWe always ask that you are be respectful and kind whilst discussing the book and others’ opinions of it. \nAbout The Queens of Sarmiento Park \nAuntie Encarna’s is the queerest boarding house in the world. \nFor Camila\, it is a refuge\, and the travesti who gather there are like family. At night they head out to Sarmiento Park to earn money. They stand together in the cold\, sharing stories and a hip flask of whiskey\, waiting for a car to slow down. Until\, one freezing evening\, Auntie Encarna hears crying in the bushes and wades in to investigate. When she finds an abandoned baby boy\, she will hear no arguments: she is bringing him home to care for him. Life for Camila and the others will never be the same again.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/the-book-club-wednesday-30th-august-1745-1915
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230828T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230828T143000
DTSTAMP:20230719T131357Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As part of our summer holiday events for children\, House of Books & Friends are hosting a writing workshop on Monday 28th August! Split into two parts\, the workshop will take place from 11:00-14:30 in store.  \nChildren will learn about the creation of characters\, how to show not tell\, world-building\, and how characters can interact with each other\, with our bookseller Lucy. This is the perfect activity for voracious readers and budding writers! There will be lots of fun activities to spark creativity and the opportunity for children to share their work in a supportive environment.  \nThere will be a break for lunch between 12:00-13:30. Lunch will not be provided\, but we do sell sandwiches in our café\, subject to availability.  \nSuitable for children 9-14 years old. 1 ticket per child. Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse in the shop\, but children must not be left alone unsupervised – adults must remain in the building. \nClick here to buy a ticket for £3.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/childrens-writing-workshop-2
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230826T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230826T110000
DTSTAMP:20230822T091115Z
CREATED:20230815T090517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T091115Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Event: Pride Story Time
DESCRIPTION:The Bank Holiday weekend is a very special weekend here in Manchester\, so to celebrate the Pride Festival we’re holding a fun story time and craft session on Saturday 26th August! Expect lots of colour and fun\, and as it takes place from 10-11am you’ll have plenty of time to make it to the parade afterwards. \nClick here to buy a ticket for £3. \n1 ticket per child. Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse the bookshop\, but children must not be left unsupervised – adults must remain in the building. Suitable for children 6 and under.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/pride-story-time-saturday-26th-august
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230823T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230823T110000
DTSTAMP:20230822T091217Z
CREATED:20230815T084238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T091217Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Event: Biscuit Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Come along to House of Books & Friends for a delicious session of biscuit decorating on  Wednesday 23rd August! We’ll start the session off with a quick story time\, and then get stuck in with some icing. Let your creativity flow and get messy! Suitable for children aged 4+. \nThe activity will take place from 10-11am\, and will cost £3 per child. This includes 2 biscuits and decorations. 1 ticket per child. Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse the bookshop\, but children must not be left unsupervised – adults must remain in the building. \nClick here to buy a ticket
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/biscuit-decorating-wednesday-23rd-august-2
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230822T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230822T170000
DTSTAMP:20230718T110234Z
CREATED:20230717T122534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T110234Z
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SUMMARY:Family Boardgames
DESCRIPTION:Over the summer holidays\, House of Books & Friends are hosting a series of family board games days! \nCome along\, completely for free\, as the back room will be filled with an assortment of board games which are fun for all the family. \nTimes and dates\nSaturday\, 29th July – 10:00-12:00pm\nThursday\, 10th August – 12:00-17:00\nTuesday\, 22nd August – 12:00-17:00 \nNo need to register your interest\, just pop down on the day! \nChildren must not be left unsupervised in the bookshop.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/family-boardgames-tuesday-22nd-august
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230818T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230818T200000
DTSTAMP:20230712T152536Z
CREATED:20230712T104217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T152536Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening With Rachel Grosvenor: The Finery
DESCRIPTION:We’re very excited to announce that we’ll be hosting Rachel Grosvenor in store at House of Books & Friends on Friday 18th August to discuss her debut novel\, The Finery. As a writing coach herself\, Rachel will be talking about her process of writing in the fantasy genre with her publisher Isabelle Kenyon from Fly on the Wall Press\, before conducting a reading and book signing. \nThe event will take place 18:30-20:00. Doors will be open from 18:00 for the 18:30 start. \nEvent ticket only: £3 \nBook and ticket: £10.99 \nAbout The Finery: \nTyranny is in the air in the city of Finer Bay\, and Professor Wendowleen Cripcot would like to be left alone\, thank you very much. The memories of the last one hundred years are quite enough to be getting on with\, if only these young upstarts from the government body\, The Finery\, would stop trying to control her every move. With the eyes of a dictator upon her\, there are not many places to hide…but Wendowleen has never been one to back down from a fight (just ask her pet wolf)\, and insurrection is brewing underground. \nEditor Isabelle Kenyon says…”Though a more fantasy genre\, protagonist Wendowleen reminded me of ‘The Pilgrimage of Harold Fry’ for how lovable and grouchy she is as an unlikely leader and I loved her journey to discovering\, and then leading\, an underground rebellion… Wendowleen’s wolf – meant to be a guardian for her in her old age\, has never learnt to speak English and he’s a bit lazy at his duties… Indeed the world reminded me of Harry Potter for the comedic undertones\, mixed with real-world corrupt government policy\, such as the 80s Tory policy of the bedroom tax (the government wants Wendowleen to downsize for the ‘greater good’ and a city curfew is introduced at 8pm to ‘stop crime’)”.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/an-evening-with-rachel-grosvenor-the-finery
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Event
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230815T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230815T150000
DTSTAMP:20230808T134945Z
CREATED:20230802T073112Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Event: The Marvellous Myths of Greece
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce another session of The Marvellous Myths of Greece with Dimitri is taking place on Tuesday 15th August. Come down and spend time with our resident Greek as he talks you through some of the most famous heroes and heroines\, teaches you some Greek words\, and you’ll even get to take home a door sign with your name written in the Greek alphabet! \nOur bookseller Lucy will also be on hand with activity sheets\, and you’ll get quizzed on what you’ve learnt to see who really is the top dog of Greek gods. \nClick here to buy a ticket for £3. Suitable for children 6+. \n1 ticket per child. Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse the bookshop\, but children must not be left unsupervised – adults must remain in the building.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/childrens-event-the-marvellous-myths-of-greece
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230810T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230810T170000
DTSTAMP:20230718T120353Z
CREATED:20230717T122426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T120353Z
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SUMMARY:Family Boardgames
DESCRIPTION:Over the summer holidays\, House of Books & Friends are hosting a series of family board games days! \nCome along\, completely for free\, as the back room will be filled with an assortment of board games which are fun for all the family. \nTimes and dates\nSaturday\, 29th July – 10:00-12:00pm\nThursday\, 10th August – 12:00-17:00\nTuesday\, 22nd August – 12:00-17:00 \nThere is no need to register interest – just come down on the day! \nChildren must not be left unsupervised in the bookshop.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/family-boardgames-2
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230805T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230805T120000
DTSTAMP:20230719T073129Z
CREATED:20230717T131809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T073129Z
UID:2865-1691229600-1691236800@houseofbooksandfriends.live
SUMMARY:Children's Event: Dino Day
DESCRIPTION:Come down to House of Books & Friends for our Dino Day! \nFrom 10:00-12:00 on Saturday 5th August\, there will be readings of The Stompysaurus and The Hugasaurus from our bookseller Lucy as well as a dino paper plate making activity for children to have fun with. Dinosaur biscuits will also be available to buy in the cafe! This event is suitable for children 3+ years of age. \nThis event is completely free! There is no need to register interest\, just pop down on the day. \nAdults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse the shop\, but children must not be left unsupervised – adults must remain in the building. \n \n 
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/dino-day
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230801T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230801T113000
DTSTAMP:20230719T073051Z
CREATED:20230714T142728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T073051Z
UID:2816-1690885800-1690889400@houseofbooksandfriends.live
SUMMARY:Children's Event: Kimberly Whittam - Quiet Storm
DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to welcome children’s author\, Kimberly Whittam\, to House of Books & Friends this summer! This event will include activities with the author\, a Q&A and mini cupcakes. Perfect for children going into year seven\, the book is rated age 9+. \nTickets \nClick here to buy a ticket only: £3\nClick here to buy a book and ticket: £7.99\n1 ticket per child. Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse in the shop\, but children must not be left unsupervised – adults must remain in the building. \nAbout Quiet Storm \nNo matter how quiet it is\, you’ve got a voice\, Storm. You should use it to speak up for yourself. \nStorm has never liked to stand out from the crowd\, but ever since she started Year 7\, her life has been full of people telling her she needs to speak up\, make friends and be more like her popular big brother. Then Storm breaks a school record\, and finds herself the new star of the athletics team. But as she’s thrust into the spotlight\, her home life and friendships start spiralling out of control\, and it’s time for Quiet Storm to show that she has something to say. \nA tender\, empowering novel about family\, friendship and finding confidence in who you are. \nAbout the author \nKimberly has a degree in English with Linguistics and a Masters degree in Inclusive Education and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. She currently works in secondary education and is passionate about giving young people in Manchester space on the bookshelf.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/kimberley-whittam-quiet-storm
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Event
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230731T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230731T143000
DTSTAMP:20230718T121746Z
CREATED:20230717T112618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T121746Z
UID:2840-1690801200-1690813800@houseofbooksandfriends.live
SUMMARY:Children's Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As part of our summer holiday events for children\, House of Books & Friends are hosting a writing workshop on Monday 31st July! Split into two parts\, the workshop will take place from 11:00-14:30 in store.  \nChildren will learn about the creation of characters\, how to show not tell\, world-building\, and how characters can interact with each other\, with our bookseller Lucy. This is the perfect activity for voracious readers and budding writers! There will be lots of fun activities to spark creativity and the opportunity for children to share their work in a supportive environment.  \nThere will be a break for lunch between 12:00-13:30. Lunch will not be provided\, but we do sell sandwiches in our café\, subject to availability.  \nSuitable for children 9-14 years old. 1 ticket per child.  Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse in the shop\, but children must not be left alone unsupervised – adults must remain in the building. \nClick here to buy a ticket for £3.  \n 
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/childrens-writing-workshop
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230729T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230729T120000
DTSTAMP:20230718T110849Z
CREATED:20230717T115940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T110849Z
UID:2844-1690624800-1690632000@houseofbooksandfriends.live
SUMMARY:Family Boardgames
DESCRIPTION:Over the summer holidays\, House of Books & Friends are hosting a series of family board games days! \nCome along\, completely for free\, as the back room will be filled with an assortment of board games which are fun for all the family. \nTimes and dates\nSaturday\, 29th July – 10:00-12:00pm\nThursday\, 10th August – 12:00-17:00\nTuesday\, 22nd August – 12:00-17:00 \nYou do not need to register for this event – just drop by! \nChildren must not be left unsupervised in the bookshop.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/family-boardgames
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230727T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230727T200000
DTSTAMP:20230711T140931Z
CREATED:20230711T140931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T140931Z
UID:2748-1690484400-1690488000@houseofbooksandfriends.live
SUMMARY:The Book Club - Thursday\, 27th July 19:00-20:00 *ONLINE*
DESCRIPTION:This session of The Book Club will take place on Thursday\, 29th June from 19:00-20:00 online via Zoom. £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. This month\, we are reading Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov! The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can collect it in store free of charge. You can purchase a ticket and book here. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket without the book for £3. You can purchase a ticket only here. \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complimentary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live or call 07597365380. \nOne of our booksellers will lead the book club\, and the group will be split up into smaller groups in breakout rooms to discuss the questions. A Zoom link will be emailed to ticketholders one week prior to the event starting. \nWe always ask that you could be respectful and kind whilst discussing the book and others’ opinions of it. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions!
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/the-book-club-thursday-27th-july-1900-2000-online
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230727T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230727T150000
DTSTAMP:20230711T140757Z
CREATED:20230711T140757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T140757Z
UID:2744-1690466400-1690470000@houseofbooksandfriends.live
SUMMARY:The Book Club - Thursday\, 27th July 14:00-15:00
DESCRIPTION:This session of The Book Club will take place on Thursday 27th July from 2pm-3pm in store. £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. This month\, we are reading Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov! The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can collect it in store free of charge. You can purchase a ticket and book here. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket without the book for £3. You can purchase a ticket only here.  \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complimentary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live or call 07597365380. \nOne of our booksellers will lead the book club\, and the group will be split up into smaller groups to discuss the questions. \nWe always ask that you could be respectful and kind whilst discussing the book and others’ opinions of it. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions!
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/the-book-club-thursday-27th-july-1400-1500
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230726T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230726T191500
DTSTAMP:20230711T090553Z
CREATED:20230711T081047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T090553Z
UID:2737-1690393500-1690398900@houseofbooksandfriends.live
SUMMARY:The Book Club - Wednesday 26th July 17:45-19:15
DESCRIPTION:This session of The Book Club will take place on Wednesday\, 26th July from 5:45pm-7:15pm in store\, for a 6pm start. £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. This month\, we are reading Time Shelter by Georgi Gospodinov! The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can collect it in store free of charge. You can buy a book and ticket here. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket without the book for £3. You can purchase a ticket only here. \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complimentary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live or call 07597365380. \nOne of our booksellers will lead the book club\, and the group will be split up into smaller groups to discuss the questions. \nWe always ask that you could be respectful and kind whilst discussing the book and others’ opinions of it. \nPlease get in touch if you have any questions!
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/the-book-club-wednesday-26th-july-1745-1915
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230725T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230725T150000
DTSTAMP:20230719T073009Z
CREATED:20230717T104211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T073009Z
UID:2833-1690293600-1690297200@houseofbooksandfriends.live
SUMMARY:Children's Event: The Marvellous Myths of Greece
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce The Marvellous Myths of Greece with Dimitri is taking place Tuesday 25th July. Come down and spend time with our resident Greek as he talks you through some of the most famous heroes and heroines\, teaches you some Greek words\, and you’ll even get to take home a door sign with your name written in the Greek alphabet!  \nOur bookseller Lucy will also be on hand with activity sheets\, and you’ll get quizzed on what you’ve learnt to see who really is the top dog of Greek gods.  \nThis event is £3 per child\, and perfect for the first week of the summer holidays to keep little minds ticking over while learning fun new things you wouldn’t get to do in school. Suitable for children 8+. \nClick here to buy a ticket for £3. \n1 ticket per child. Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse the bookshop\, but children must not be left unsupervised – adults must remain in the building.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/the-marvellous-myths-of-greece-childrens-event
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.live
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230721
DTSTAMP:20230714T101540Z
CREATED:20230714T101540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T101540Z
UID:2813-1689811200-1689897599@houseofbooksandfriends.live
SUMMARY:Smart Works Workwear Collection
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a Workwear Collection for Smart Works Greater Manchester on Thursday 20 July 2023 \nSmart Works provide clothing and coaching to women\, giving them the confidence they need to reach their full potential\, secure employment\, and change the trajectory of their lives. Last year 69% of Smart Works clients went on to succeed at their job interview. Their services really can be transformative! \n So\, if you’re having a summer clear out\, please think about donating your smart casual clothing and bringing it down to House of Books & Friends!
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.live/event/smart-works-workwear-collection
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
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