Bookshop

A limited and highly subjective collection of some of the books out there. Some are from Nottingham writers and some are not. There is no real logic to the selection other than we think you might find them interesting.

Every so often, we will add books to the list by posting them in the recommended section.

For a wider choice of books, follow the bookshop links on this page.

Recommended Books

Hear Me Crack and Melt
a collection of narrative based love poems.
by Lytisha Tunbridge

cover “Like an archaeologist uncovering fragments of treasure, or a prospector discovering tiny gold nuggets, Lytisha reveals the poetry within precious moments that might otherwise go unnoticed, the meaningfulness of small gestures, the tenderness of longing, the generosity of love. She brings them all to the surface where they can shine and we can recognise pieces of our own experience”
Chloë Jacquet

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In Search of Mary Seacole
The Making of a Cultural Icon
Rappaport, Helen

cover Having been raised in Jamaica and worked in Panama, Mary Seacole came to England in the 1850s and volunteered to help out during the Crimean War. When her services were turned down, she financed her own expedition to Balaclava, where she earned her reputation as a nurse and for her compassion.

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Gobstoppers, Shrimps and Sour Monkeys
by Fosseway Writers

cover "This smorgasbord of stories and poems from the talented group of Fosseway Writers is by turns witty, dark and poignant - and deliciously moreish." Clare Harvey

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The Darkest Hour
By Guy Jones
Smashwords

cover A private is on sentry duty the night before embarkation to the docks in preparation for D-Day. He is frightened, trying not to think about what lies ahead of him. He only has 2 cigarettes to see him through the night.

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A Grisly History of Nottinghamshire
in 10 Spine-chilling Chapters
Cox, Michael, Goddard, Clive

cover Michael Cox is over five metres tall and was born in Sherwood, Nottingham (maternity hospital, not forest). In the mid 1990s he won a Scholastic-Independent 'Story of the Year' award for 'Little Fred Riding Hood' and, some time later, (about two minutes), he gave up his teaching job and began writing on a full-time basis. Since then he has written over 40 books for children.

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It’s Not That Radical
Climate Action to Transform Our World
Loach, Mikaela

cover For too long, representations of climate action in the mainstream media have been white-washed, green-washed and diluted to be made compatible with capitalism.

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Notts Bookshops

Five Leaves Bookshop
 One of the few independents to open in any UK city centre this century! Find us opposite Nottingham Tourism centre.

14A Long Row Nottingham

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Big White Shed
 Big White Shed is a place to seek advice and tools, trade expertise and ideas in order to complete a creative project - a virtual meeting place for people who want to get a job done and the people who can help achieve that. In the shed, we will think through what you have in mind, and help make it a reality.

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The Bookcase
 More than just a bookshop ...

Lowdham Nottinghamshire

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Bookwise
Bookwise comprises three charity bookshops in Hockley, Southwell & Newark, selling second hand books (many nearly new) in support of Music for Everyone.

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BEARDED BADGER PUBLISHING
Bearded Badger Publishing Co. was born from love....the love of books, magazines, pamphlets, in fact pretty much anything you can feast your eyes on!

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Waterstones Nottingham
Waterstones Nottingham, situated in the heart of the East Midlands, is home to a wonderful selection of books and gifts sure to excite all book lovers.

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Online Publications

Nottingham Books
A website dedicated to books about Nottinghamshire and those written by Nottinghamshire authors

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In The Moment 01
A collection of poems and short stoires by Guy Jones

All the pieces in this book were performed by Guy Jones at open mic sessions in and around Nottingham

All proceeds go toward HotHouse Theatre's Edinburgh Fund

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