Atticus

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Atticus is a local independent bookstore and social enterprise project, specialising in South East A Beyond description. Social enterprise bookshop.

David Bowie’s Formative Reading List of 75 Favorite Books 08/12/2023

David Bowie’s Formative Reading List of 75 Favorite Books From poetry to history to theory of mind, with plenty of fiction and a few magazines for good measure.

Book Review: Ponti, by Sharlene Teo (2018) 08/12/2023

New review: Ponti by Sharlene Teo

Book Review: Ponti, by Sharlene Teo (2018) Sharlene Teo’s debut novel Ponti was critically acclaimed on release in 2018, winning the inaugural Deborah Rogers Writers’ Award and being nominated for a number of other literary prizes . It is...

06/12/2023

Say Goodbye to Bedbugs!
Are you, or your friends and family, bothered by bedbugs? Don't worry the solution is at hand.
This year Atticus has teamed up with the chaps at The Chi Ting Corporation of Taiwan to produce, using the latest 3D printing technology, THE ATTICUS BB GUN! Only £5,750*. A small price for a bug free bedroom at Christmas. Order yours now!

*terms and conditions apply.

PS. We also sell books.

Photos from Atticus's post 02/12/2023

In the run up to Christmas we always feature the hard to find books and other items that can only get in Atticus. This week it is books to read to young badgers. They are very popular this time of year and make excellent presents for badgerophiles.

J*p Herron: A Novel written from the Ouija Board (1917) 01/12/2023

Shakespeare once did a signing session in Atticus via ouija board.

J*p Herron: A Novel written from the Ouija Board (1917) J*p Herron, the novel written, supposedly, by a deceased Mark Twain from beyond the grave, dictated via the medium of a Ouija board.

24/11/2023

Watch the trailer!
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Reminder that our next screening is happening tomorrow (Saturday 25th November) at 7pm at The Gregson Centre's Secret Cinema.

We are showing Muscha's 1984 cyberpunk dystopia Decoder, a cult sci-fi film inspired by the writings of William S. Burroughs and set to an industrial soundtrack featuring The The, Soft Cell and Einstürzende Neubauten!

We operate on a pay as you feel basis, and appreciate contributions towards managing logistical costs.

Feel free to share with people you think will be interested and we hope to see you there.

17/11/2023

Just another day in Atticus. It wouldn't be so bad if they ever bought a book.

11/11/2023

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Book Review: Elizabeth Finch, by Julian Barnes (2022) 03/11/2023

New review: Elizabeth Finch by Julian Barnes

Book Review: Elizabeth Finch, by Julian Barnes (2022) Elizabeth Finch is not a book that everyone will like. I admit that seems a strange way to open a review that’s supposed to recommend a book, but I thought it was best to get that out of the way...

Your Lancashire - 02/11/2023 - BBC Sounds 03/11/2023

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Your Lancashire - 02/11/2023 - BBC Sounds Garry Scott bring you stories from the many and varied Lancashire communities.

Book Review: Still Born, by Guadalupe Nettel (2020) 29/10/2023

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27/10/2023
27/10/2023

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Book Review: A Fall of Moondust, by Arthur C. Clarke (1961) 20/10/2023

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20/10/2023

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17/10/2023
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Book Review: Meantime, by Frankie Boyle (2022) 13/10/2023

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12/10/2023

Thanks to Nagu for posting this on my group page. It deserves to be here too.
Warmongering religions, warmongering secular ideologies, all promoted by a minority for a variety of reasons, mostly profit-based, while all most of us have always wanted to do is live together in peace and equality.

Sounds simplistic?
It really is that simple.

12/10/2023

Sadly Leth has had to cancel this Music Festival but instead we will be having a campfire from 21:30 til 22:30 on Sat 14th Oct.

Photos from Atticus's post 11/10/2023

Hey Cinderella! This time you left both shoes outside Atticus. They don't fit me or anyone else so far. Drop into the shop to get them back.

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26 King Street
Lancaster
LA11

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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