Our friends Waterstones Manchester Deansgate are hosting what promises to be a fascinating and moving event with Jordan Stephens next week. Tickets available here waterstones.com/events/an-even…..

Retelling the story of the Munich Air Crash in 1958, David Peace's meticulously researched new novel brings together wide-ranging perspectives and voices in the aftermath of the tragedy. A must-read not just for Reds, but for all football fans.

Bob Mortimer returns with the sequel to his bestselling debut, The Satsuma Complex! The Hotel Avocado continues with Mortimer’s signature humour, and a captivating mystery surrounding the arrival of the sinister Mr Sequence.

This has been SO HARD to keep a secret for so long but we can finally spill... OLIVER JEFFERS IS COMING TO ALTRINCHAM!! He'll be signing copies of a rand new Boy book (the first in 15 years!) on Saturday 12th October at 10.30am! Tickets available here - waterstones.com/events/meet-ol…..

Oi, kids! Join us on Saturday 21st September 10am for a special Oi Dinosaurs! storytime followed by activities and colouring. Order a signed and dedicated copy of the book to collect on the day too! Get in touch to book, order a copy or for more information.

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore is the sequel to the smash hit Pumpkin Spice Cafe. A series of romance novels set in the cosy town of Dream Harbor 🍁🍂 The perfect book to snuggle up with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake, and enjoy this autumn!

Just TWO WEEKS TO GO until Louie Stowell joins us to cause some Loki chaos (or, you know, more likely to sign some books!) Come down Friday 20th September 4-5pm, meet Louie and get yourself a signed copy of the BRAND NEW LOKI book - A Bad God's Guide to Making Enemies!

One of our most popular books at the moment is Kate Atkinson's Death at the Sign of the Rook. A snowstorm, a crumbling old manor house and a cast of characters straight out of Cluedo...Atkinson subverts the cosy crime conventions to deliver a wry and twisty literary thriller.

Just two weeks until our Oi Dinosaurs storytime. 10am Saturday 21st September - get in touch to book a free place. Call in or ring store (0161 941 5952) to pre order a signed and dedicated copy of the new book too. Orders must be placed by 12th Sept.

We read 'No Climbing' by Ross Collins at Read and Make this morning, then made our own adventurous bunnies! No Climbing is a perilous, edge of your seat adventure (though main character Rabbit remains blissfully unaware of this) with a twist in the tail and a very funny ending.

Some fantastic choices in 2025's #WorldBookDay £1 books!

Out today - Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari. An examination of the power and importance of information networks in relation to human evolution forcing us to consider the urgent choices we face and asking the question - if we are so wise, why are we so self-destructive?

We are hiring! Our Cafe W is searching for a part time barista (15hrs per week) to join the team! If you are interested in applying please email a CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line Barista Position Altrincham.

Not long to go til we're joined by Laura Ellen Anderson signing copies of her new book Marnie Midnight and the Great Critter Contest! Friday 27th September 4-5pm!

Think Again by Jaqueline Wilson is here! Following on from her Girls In Love series, this adult novel features Ellie, Magda and Nadine as they navigate life as grown-ups. “A rare treat to revisit characters you grew up reading! Heartwarming” - Roberta

Richard Osman is back, with We Solve Murders, the beginning of a brand new series! Following a retired copper and his impulsive daughter-in-law as they find themselves in the middle of a murder mystery!