October Books

Southampton's independent bookshop. Non/fiction, children's, politics, poetry and more 📚 . Organic & fair trade food, cleaning, toiletries and greeting cards

[The Butcher's Hook @butchershookpub]

Well this made our day! 💙

Local artist Lindsi Bluemel has painted The Butcher's Hook - and you can now get it as a greeting card from Portswood institution @OctoberBooks.

Perfect for showing off your favourite pub. 😉

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

As a number of our members and customers have asked how they can make direct donations to the shop, we are currently setting up a new donation scheme.

If you wish to contribute, please get in touch and we will share the scheme as soon as we launch it.

https://t.co/Cm58FVMDf5

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

Newly published! How to fall in Love with the future

This latest book has been providing Clare with inspiration and hope as Rob invites us to travel to future worlds, brining a fresh perspective to anyone overwhelmed with today's dread and anxiety.

https://t.co/CheiivJFTd

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

📚 Much - much - more than just a bookshop: we��re local and eco-friendly!

Since 1977 we have been helping the good people of Southampton find reading matter, wholefoods and household items - though we no longer sell Glastonbury tickets!

👉 https://t.co/J2nP8wyHcK

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

This is an important message any time of the year ⬇️⬇️

[Action Hampshire @ActionHants]

Small Charity Week: A Message from Our CEO ⭐
Nicky highlights the incredible work small charities do across our communities - describing them as “the backbone of local support.”

👉 Read Nicky's Small Charity Week blog here: https://t.co/UVUDL6rwwn

#SmallCharityWeek

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

Have you visited us yet?

Our little community bookshop is a proud #Coop and has been serving happy customers for more than 40 years! 🌟 📚

https://t.co/7rNvtbT1ii

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

Looking for a role..? 🔎🔍

[Action Hampshire @ActionHants]

New Jobs on Action Hampshire Community job Board for June 25, 2025 - https://t.co/Qw6IzuLCR8

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

(Almost) 50 Years in the Making: How You Can Keep the Story Going

As a number of our members and customers have asked how they can make direct donations to the shop, we are currently setting up a new donation scheme.

https://t.co/Cm58FVMDf5

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

At October Books, we’re all about fostering community and sustainability—which is why we’re thrilled to be the home of Veg-Out, Southampton’s beloved pop-up vegan no-waste café.

https://t.co/9Ay6VMM7hA

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

Help is out there 💛

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

Newly published this week!

Rob Hopkins new book, How to Fall in Love with the Future: A Time Travellers Guide to Changing the World.

https://t.co/CheiivJFTd

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

Two weeks away! The Novel Life of Jane Austen: A Graphic Biography by Janine Barchas

Join us at October Books for a Q&A with author and renowned Austen scholar Janine Barchas and award-winning illustrator

https://t.co/iOPyj1nKBn

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

Did you know that we’re the only refill station in Portswood, Southampton?

This means you can make a big impact with a small change by refilling at your local bookshop!

https://t.co/gYbA1wSs7L

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

Looking forward to this! 🙌

[GO! Southampton @Go_Southampton]

Southampton’s Mela Festival is back again for 2025, taking place in Hoglands Park on 12 - 13 July. As a sponsor of this year’s event, GO! Southampton has secured a 20% reduction in stall holder fees for BID members. For more info, please email [email protected].

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

October Books started in 1977 as a radical volunteer-run bookshop in Southampton.

Read our co-op story here ➡️ https://t.co/sgSoSCsNg0

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

Do you know a child that could get involved? 👇

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

From author talks, discussion groups, live music, poetry open mics, book clubs, writers groups and so much more, there is always something happening at our bookshop 📚✨

Stay tuned for all the latest updates—there is an event for everyone here! 👀

https://t.co/ytyKo3W2Mq

[Winchester Poetry @WinPoetryFest]

😬Our poetry competition for young people in Hampshire is only open for another week!

Get your poems to #HampshirePoet Damian Kelly-Basher on the theme of Friendship forthwith!

Learn more about our comp in partnership with @HantsCulture and get writing: https://t.co/4lWqHGQdJ7

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

Newly published this week! How to fall in Love with the future

A must read for anyone who wants to flex that Imagination muscle.

https://t.co/CheiivJFTd

[October Books @OctoberBooks]

We are proud to be Southampton’s oldest independent bookshop and a key community space.

We have continued for as long as we have thanks to our amazing community of staff, volunteers, members and customers.

https://t.co/Cm58FVMDf5