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SUMMARY:The Book Club Baby Friendly - October
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 29th October from 10:30am in person. For this month’s Book Club\, we are reading Greater Sins by Gabrielle Griffiths. \nPurchase the book and a ticket to the event for £9.99. 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. \nPLEASE NOTE: This is a baby friendly session of our adult bookclub\, parents are able to bring little ones and we understand there may be noise and interruption. Much like baby friendly movie screenings\, the books will still contain adult themes and language etc. We ask that all in attendance understand and expect this. \nYou can buy a book and ticket here. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket alone for £3. \nYou can purchase a ticket only here. \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complementary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.pro or call 07597365380. \nAbout the book:  \n1915\, the Cabrach. In the fierce\, wild beauty of this remote corner of Scotland\, an isolated community makes a discovery: an ancient body in a peat bog\, perfectly preserved. \nTwo people haul the body from the ground: Lizzie\, the wife of a wealthy local landowner\, and Johnny\, a nomadic singer and farm hand. \nSoon afterwards\, strange events begin to occur. At hearthside and inn\, people whisper: what have we unearthed? \nAs tensions run high and men leave for war\, old fears and secrets emerge. But in a place where judgement is swift\, who is truly without sin?
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LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Book Club Afternoon - October
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 29th October from 2pm in person. For this month’s Book Club\, we are reading Greater Sins by Gabrielle Griffiths. \nPurchase the book and a ticket to the event for £9.99. 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. \nYou can buy a book and ticket here. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket alone for £3. \nYou can purchase a ticket only here. \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complementary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.pro or call 07597365380. \nAbout the book:  \n1915\, the Cabrach. In the fierce\, wild beauty of this remote corner of Scotland\, an isolated community makes a discovery: an ancient body in a peat bog\, perfectly preserved. \nTwo people haul the body from the ground: Lizzie\, the wife of a wealthy local landowner\, and Johnny\, a nomadic singer and farm hand. \nSoon afterwards\, strange events begin to occur. At hearthside and inn\, people whisper: what have we unearthed? \nAs tensions run high and men leave for war\, old fears and secrets emerge. But in a place where judgement is swift\, who is truly without sin?
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LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections - Weekly Community Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Connections \nAt House of Books & Friends\, our mission is to combat loneliness and social isolation. In a time when we are more digitally connected than ever\, it can be hard to find real and meaningful connections. We want to create opportunities for people to meet over coffee and good conversation\, providing the chance for people to forge new friendships and community. \nHow does it work? \nAt the beginning of each session\, there will be a 5-minute group activity to get the conversation flowing led by a member of our team. Everybody is then invited to write down their favourite topic of conversation and drop it in our Chatty Hat! Our team member will randomly pull out 3 topics\, which we will discuss for 10 minutes each. Remember\, there is no need to be an expert! All discussions are designed to be relaxed\, respectful and enjoyable! We’ll organise everything you need to have a great time. You just show up\, be yourself & make new connections! \nCoffee & Connections is only open to people over 18. Meet ups will take place in public\, and we ask all participants to be mindful of their own safety when attending – for example\, thinking carefully before sharing personal information such as your home address with other participants. We ask all people to be respectful of other participants taking part in the session. \nWhat dates and times are the sessions taking place? \nSessions are 60 minutes\, and run weekly on Fridays from 11 – 12pm (except bank holidays). \nTickets \nIt is free to attend Coffee & Connections\, but we do ask for you to book a ticket so we know how many people to expect. There is a free hot drink available for people taking part in the event. \nYou can book a ticket on our website by following the links below or in person at the bookshop. \nFriday 30 October
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LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:HOBAF @ InkBlot Festival
DESCRIPTION:House of Books & Friends returns to selling at InkBlot Festival\, Manchester’s indie comic festival! Taking place on 31st October at the St Thomas Centre in Ardwick\, this is a celebration of independent comic creators\, as well as a chance to get your hands on some classic faves. \nMore info and tickets can be found here.
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