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Halloween scene with silhouette of children trick or treating, and a spooky castle in the background.
29 September 2026

Halloween at Brown Books

Creepy Crafts – Thursday 29 October at 11am Join Mary Hearn on Thursday 29 October at Brown Books Community Bookshop and make paper skeletons as part of the spooky season. This event is a FREE drop-in activity and suitable for younger audiences (5+). Visitors will also be able to have […]
Camilla Balshaw with her book, Named: A Story of Names and Reclaiming Who We Are
4 August 2026

Named: A Story of Names and Reclaiming Who We Are

What’s in a Name? “We all have a first name, perhaps a middle name and a surname, but this seemingly simple part of our self-identity is anything but.” Camilla Balshaw is an award-winning author whose work has been published in numerous journals, including the Guardian, Therapy Today and the Observer. […]
Postbox in Brown Books for poetry submissions
12 March 2026

The 2026 Perpendicular Prize is now open for entries!

After a successful debut last year, the team behind the Perpendicular Poetry Prize is running the competition again, with a first place prize of £200. Held in memory of poet Clive Gresswell, the Prize is the brainchild of Clive’s family and aims to encourage absurdist and innovative poetry from all walks […]
Hang out and Paint
14 January 2026

Hang Out and Paint! – Miniature Painting Workshop

Join us for a three-hour hands-on introduction to miniature painting, perfect for anyone new to the hobby or looking to sharpen their skills. In this workshop, participants will learn essential techniques including priming, base coating, layering, dry brushing, and washes, guided by experienced painter, Paul Batchelor. All materials, miniatures, and […]
We Were Seven book cover
1 January 2026

We Were Seven – An evening with Carl Meek

When Carl was seven years old, he was told that his friend from down the street was dead. He struggled to piece-together what had happened to his playmate, but he heard frightening rumours. Rumours which made him think he was next. Today, Carl has a comfortable life and a family […]
Christmas at the Little Cornish Bakery book cover
11 November 2025

Join us for an evening with JenniferBibby

“A cosy Cornish village. A baker with a broken heart. And the community who piece it back together. Christmas at the Little Cornish Bakery is a friends to lovers romance full of community spirit, baking and the magic of Christmas.” Join us for an evening with Jennifer Bibby, enjoy readings […]
Books on shelf
5 June 2025

We are going home to High Town!

We will be returning to our home in High Town in July, and so our last trading day in Luton Point will be Saturday 14 June.  We have absolutely loved being in such a great location, and we are so grateful to Roy and the team at Luton Point for […]
Brown Books in Luton Point
12 March 2025

Brown Books to open in Luton Point from Monday

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Brown Books will open in the former Lids unit, opposite H&M, in Luton Point from Monday (17 March). In January this year, we were devastated to find that there had been a significant flood in the shop, resulting in immediate closure. Works are […]
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