Books of the month for February

General Fiction: Anna North – The Life and Death of Sophie Stark

British Crime: Michelle Birkby – The House at Baker Street

Tough Crime: David Levien – Signature Kill

Science Fiction: Martin Leicht, Isla Neal – Mothership

Fantasy: Jacey Bedford – Winterwood

Paranormal/Urban Fantasy: Jennifer Estep – Cold Burn of Magic

Classic of the Month: Edgar Allan Poe – The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales

Teen reading: Lisa Williamson – The Art of Being Normal

Anna North – The Life and Death of Sophie StarkMichelle Birkby – The House at Baker StreetDavid Levien – Signature Kill (Frank Behr #4)Martin Leicht, Isla Neal – Mothership Jacey Bedford – Winterwood Jennifer Estep – Cold Burn of Magic: Black Blade #1Edgar Allan Poe – The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other TalesLisa Williamson – The Art of Being Normal

Special Shakespeare Reading Group in Stockholm

Shakespeare Special at Bio Rio in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM | Thursday 25th February

We are starting a new and exciting collaboration in Stockholm with Bio Rio. When they broadcast The National Theatre’s production of As You Like It, we welcome you to a special Reading Group meeting, at Bio Rio. We’ll read the play, and meet to discuss it as usual. Coffee, food and drinks will be available to purchase from the cafe and restaurant at Bio Rio.

If you would then like to watch the live broadcast play afterwards, you'll receive a 25% discount on your theatre ticket! One of the participants will also have the chance to win a Cinema Menu for two.

See below for details on booking and tickets:

Harry Potter Night 2016: A Night of Spells!

Harry Potter Night 2016: A Night of Spells

UPPSALA & STOCKHOLM | Thursday 4th February 2016

Once again, it’s that time of year when muggles and wizards meet to celebrate one of the greatest wizards in modern time: Harry Potter!

Read all about the activities in the Uppsala and Stockholm shops, and how to secure a ticket, below.

Books of the month for January

General FictionMarlon James A Brief History of Seven Killings

British Crime: Vaseem Khan – The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra

Tough Crime: Hester Young – The Gates of Evangeline

Science Fiction: Jean Johnson – The Terrans

Fantasy: Holly Black – White Cat

Paranormal/Urban Fantasy: Amber Benson – The Witches of Echo Park

Classic of the Month: H. G. Wells – The Time Machine

Teen reading: Lance Rubin – Denton Little's Deathdate

Marlon James – A Brief History of Seven KillingsVaseem Khan – The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector ChopraHester Young – The Gates of EvangelineJean Johnson – The Terrans: The First Salik War Book 1Holly Black – White CatAmber Benson – The Witches of Echo Park: An Echo Park Coven NovelH. G. Wells – The Time MachineLance Rubin – Denton Little's Deathdate

Christmas Hours at the bookshops

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Christmas Hours at the bookshops

With less than a week to go before Christmas, we're giving Santa a helping hand: longer Christmas shop hours at the bookshops!

<-- Check the shops' hours in the yellow left column.

And we're happy to help Santa with some recommendations too!

Booksigning with Billy Bob Buttons

Billy Bob ButtonsUPPSALA | Saturday 12th December at 13:00

Billy Bob Buttons, author of The Gullfoss legends and the exciting Tor trilogy will do a signing with us on Saturday the 12th – don’t miss!

» Billy Bob Buttons' titles in the webshop

Christmas Storytelling for Children

Christmas Storytelling

UPPSALA | Saturday 12th December at 11:00

Welcome to an extra Christmas themed storytelling in the Uppsala shop – with a brand new reader! We’re very happy to introduce Luci, all the way from Australia.

No need to book a seat, just show up and join the fun! Bring your kids and their friends.

Books of the month for December

General Fiction: Lily King – Euphoria

British Crime: Karen Perry – Only We Know

Tough Crime: Paul Doiron – Poacher's Son

Science Fiction: Linda Nagata – The Red: First Light

Fantasy: Susan Murray – The Waterborne Blade

Paranormal/Urban Fantasy: Jonathan Wood – Yesterday's Hero

Classic of the Month: Jerome K. Jerome – Three Men in a Boat

Teen reading: Nicola Yoon – Everything, Everything

Lily King – EuphoriaKaren Perry – Only We KnowPaul Doiron – Poacher's SonLinda Nagata – The Red: First LightSusan Murray – The Waterborne BladeJonathan Wood – Yesterday's HeroJerome K. Jerome – Three Men in a BoatNicola Yoon – Everything, Everything

Storytelling for Children, 28th November at The English Bookshop in Uppsala

A pony can go to the beach. And take her friends too.
But an elephant is not allowed on the bus.

Exploring recreation and regulation in the last story time of 2015.
Eleven o’clock, on Saturday 28th November at the English Bookshop in Uppsala.

Noni the Pony goes to the beach by Alison Lester

You can’t take an Elephant on the Bus by Patricia Cleveland-Peck and David Tazzyman

Noni the Pony goes to the beach by Alison Lester You can’t take an Elephant on the Bus by Patricia Cleveland-Peck and David Tazzyman

Dr Who Adventure Trail

Doctor Who Adventure Trail

UPPSALA | Sunday 22nd Nov at 14:00

Fun, running and saving the planet (and remember – don’t blink, there might be monsters). The afternoon begins with a mission to save the day, and a walk about town, and we finish with a traditional tea, talk and quiz.

Time: Sunday 22 November 14:00 (tea at 16:30)
Place: The English Bookshop, Uppsala
Cost 60 kr, get your ticket today!
Reason: We’ll have a blast!

Limited number of participants – get your ticket today!

Dress up as your ­favourite character – or monster! Fabulous prizes to be won.

Books of the Month – March 2024

Ellen Hawley
A Decent World
Paperback

Modern Fiction of the month

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Edith Wharton
Ethan Frome
Paperback

Classic of the month

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J.F. Murray
Fling
Paperback
Katie Williams
My Murder
Paperback

Mystery of the month

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Scott Von Doviak
Lowdown Road
Paperback

Noir of the month

David Koepp
Aurora
Paperback

Sci-Fi of the month

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Nghi Vo
The Empress of Salt and Fortune
Paperback

Fantasy of the month

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Stephen Graham Jones
Mapping the Interior
Paperback

Horror of the month

Nic Stone
Chaos Theory
Paperback

Teen/YA of the month

Huw Lemmey & Ben Miller
Bad Gays
Paperback

– A Homosexual History

Queer book of the month

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Hua Hsu
Stay True
Paperback

– A Memoir

Non-Fiction of the month

Books of the Month – February 2024

Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
A Spell of Good Things
Paperback

Modern Fiction of the month

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Leo Tolstoy
The Cossacks
Hardback

Classic of the month

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Nancy Peach
The Mother of All Problems
Paperback

Feel-Good of the month

Catherine Kirwan
A Lesson in Malice
Paperback

Mystery of the month

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Daniel Weizmann
The Last Songbird
Paperback

Noir of the month

M.D. Lachlan
Celestial
Paperback

Sci-Fi of the month

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Hannah Kaner
Godkiller
Paperback

Fantasy of the month

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Cassandra Khaw
Nothing But Blackened Teeth
Paperback

Horror of the month

Jesse Q. Sutanto
Didn’t See That Coming
Paperback

Teen/YA of the month

Eloghosa Osunde
Vagabonds!
Paperback

Queer book of the month

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Kirsty Sedgman
On Being Unreasonable
Paperback

– Why Being Bad Can Be a Force for Good

Non-Fiction of the Month

Books of the Month – January 2024

Jonathan Carroll
Mr Breakfast
Paperback

Modern Fiction of the month

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Alice Walker
The Color Purple
Paperback

Classic of the month

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Linda Corbett
What Would Jane Austen Do?
Paperback

Feel-Good of the month

Tim Sullivan
The Monk
Paperback

Mystery of the month

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Robbie Morrison
Edge of the Grave
Paperback

Noir of the month

Aliette de Bodard
The Red Scholar’s Wake
Paperback

Sci-Fi of the month

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Josiah Bancroft
The Hexologists
Paperback

Fantasy of the month

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C. J. Cooke
The Ghost Woods
Paperback

Horror of the month

Danielle Jawando
When our Worlds Collided
Paperback

Teen/YA of the month

Ryan Love
Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out
Paperback

Queer book of the month

*Join the reading group