Newham Bookshop events and news

Newham Bookshop at Goldsmith’s Row Book Market

David — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:28:54 +0000

Did you visit Goldsmith’s Row Book Market on Sunday? Don’t worry, Newham Bookshop will be there every Sunday through the summer. On an unusually sunny day there was a stream of visitors, some on bikes, some with dogs. The two former Sugar Girls, Gladys and Eva, were there entertaining everyone who stopped by. We were selling London books and radical books, including some really good bargains. Other people were selling some rather fancy art books, plus book bindings and some second-hand books. Plenty of interest for all the book buyers that came along. If this first day was anything to go by, this market will be a great success.

On Sunday 20 May our special guest will be David Rosenberg, who will be signing books from 12.30 pm.

On Sunday 27 May China Miéville will be signing books from 12 noon.

Juliet Gardiner wandered by last Sunday. She’s keen to do a signing — we’ll let you know once we have a confirmed date.

Goldsmith’s Row Book Market it at the Hackney Road end of Goldsmith’s Row, E2. Buses 26, 48 and 55 serve Hackney Road. Buses 236 and 394 serve Broadway Market, which is a five-minute walk from Goldsmith’s Row. Nearest Tube is Bethnal Green, nearest rail is Cambridge Heath, nearest Overground is Hoxton. See Transport for London website for detailed information.

We’re on the map …

David — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:25:41 +0000

… The London Bookshop Map, that is. There are 96 independent bookshops on The London Bookshop Map, and if you visit Newham Bookshop you can pick up a free copy.

Taking authors into schools

David — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:06:30 +0000

As well as our author events for adults, we regularly take authors into schools to discuss their work. Among the authors that will be visiting local schools are:

♦ Anne Cassidy ♦ Philip Caveney

♦ Eoin Colfer ♦ Barry Hutchinson

♦ Derek Keilty ♦ Simon Mayo

♦ Karen McCombie ♦ Matt and Dave

Newham Bookshop Events to July 2012

David — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:41:53 +0000

Here is a summary of our Events between now and July — we have another event with Sarfraz Manzoor in July.

We present our Events in partnership with Bishopsgate Institute, Wanstead Library (part of Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure) and Stratford Circus.

♦ Tuesday 15 May at Wanstead Library

Claudia Roden in conversation with Sam Clark: The Food of Spain

♦ Wednesday 23 May at 7.30 pm at Bishopsgate Institute

John Rees and Lindsey German: A People’s History of London

♦ Friday 29 June at 7 pm at Wanstead Library

Chris Cleave: Gold

New event

♦ Tuesday 10 July at 7.30 pm at Wanstead Library

Sarfraz Manzoor: The Boss Rules: How Bruce Springsteen changed my life

Tickets are available as follows:

Bishopsgate Institute, tickets £8, concessions £6, in person, online or by telephone from Bishopsgate Institute (020 7392 9200).

Wanstead Library, tickets £5 in person or by telephone from Newham Bookshop (020 8552 9993) or Wanstead Library (020 8708 7400).

Stratford Circus, tickets £5 in person, online or by telephone from Stratford Circus (0844 357 2625)

Support your local independent bookshop

David — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:58:15 +0000

Our friend Kevin Blowe thinks he knows what happens when Newham Bookshop is closed, and he may be right, based on what happens at the bookshop Type in Toronto.

But during the day, from Tuesday to Saturday and occasionally on Sunday, you’ll find a wide range of books for adults and children of all ages. You’ll also get friendly, knowledgeable and helpful advice about the books that you need and want.