Waterstones Southend

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08/02/2024

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We are excited to welcome dog-training legend Adam Spivey to Waterstones Southend this Saturday 10th February at 11am.

How To Train Your Dog is the only book you need for straight-talking, no-nonsense advice.

Photos from Waterstones's post 19/02/2023

Are you following the Jamie Oliver Cookbook Club? This months beautiful offering is Hoppers, an exploration of Sri Lankan food.

Use the discount code below if you want all this deliciousness for half price! ๐Ÿ’š

16/02/2023

All the air-frying, slow-cooking, batch-prepping, thrifty help you need ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

Photos from Thomas Leeds's post 14/02/2023

โœจ Our signed copies of Jayben and the Golden Torch are flying out the door this half term!

โœจ A rip-roaring fantasy in which a boy awakes with no memory in a magical elf world. Can Jayben defeat the evil villain Null and save the world??

โœจ Reserve your copy now ๐Ÿ“š

14/02/2023

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13/02/2023

โœจThis half term soar into a breathtaking world of unlikely heroes and ferocious unicorns in this enthralling fantasy series.

โœจGet ready for elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and nail-biting races.

โœจPerfect for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Amari and the Night Brothers.

02/02/2023

Page-turning detective fiction meets political intrigue on the high seas, as disgraced clerk turned unwilling spy, Laurence Jago, finds himself trapped aboard a mail ship with a murderer in Februaryโ€™s Thriller of the Month.

https://www.waterstones.com/book/blue-water/leonora-nattrass/9781788165945

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Page-turning detective fiction meets 18th century political intrigue as accidental sleuth Laurence Jago finds himself trapped aboard a mail ship with a murderer in our clever Thriller of the Month, Blue Water:

01/02/2023

If you (like me) loved A Little Life and My Year of Rest and Relaxation you are going to โค๏ธ Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors.

An unconventional love story set in New York, between broke art student Cleo, and Frank, a successful advertising executive 20 years her senior. They rush headlong into an impulsive marriage drawing all their friends into its tumultuous orbit which changes all their lives forever.

https://www.waterstones.com/book/cleopatra-and-frankenstein/coco-mellors/9780008421793

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11/01/2023

After the leaks, the interview clips and the heated the debate: we finally get to read the book.
His story in his words, out today and available at just half price.
Spare by Prince Harry: https://bit.ly/3GR5Uz5

04/12/2022

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Arguably one of the biggest selling books at Waterstones Southend this year, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has been given a luxe makeover for Christmas and itโ€™s on all of our wish lists โœจ

Run don't walk because our Exclusive Edition of Taylor Jenkins Reid's tiktok sensation The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is the most beautiful thing we've ever seen: https://bit.ly/3FhXQXv

03/12/2022

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Katy Hesselโ€™s The Story of Art Without Men is the outstanding winner of Waterstones Book of the Year.

03/12/2022

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Katy Hesselโ€™s The Story of Art Without Men is the outstanding winner of Waterstones Book of the Year ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

A stunning volume shining a light on female artists through the ages. A perfect addition to any art-lovers bookshelf.

03/12/2022

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Katy Hesselโ€™s The Story of Art Without Men is the outstanding winner of Waterstones Book of the Year ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

Shining a light on fantastic female artists throughout the years, this is a stunning addition to the bookshelf of any art lover.

02/12/2022

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A.F. Steadmanโ€™s Skandar and the Unicorn Thief has scooped Waterstones Childrenโ€™s Book of the Year prize ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

A soaring fantasy of unlikely heroes, ferocious unicorns, elemental magic, ancient secrets and some epic sky battles, this adventure series is the first in a 7-book deal to rival Percy Jackson, and even the mighty Harry Potter.

A perfect Christmas gift for any fan of adventure โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ“š

Bloodthirsty unicorns, unlikely heroes and epic sky battles sent readers hearts soaring this year - and that's why Aโ€™.F Steadmanโ€™s Skandar and the Unicorn Thief is our Children's โšก๏ธ

Discover one of the biggest new fantasy series here: https://bit.ly/3UkBr03

01/12/2022

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The Waterstones Book of the Year winners have been announced ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

Bonnie Garmus has scooped Author of the Year with her brilliant Lessons in Chemistry, an absolute favourite with all the staff here at Waterstones Southend.

If youโ€™re quick you can grab our special edition with the sprayed edges. Itโ€™s beautiful and makes a perfect gift for any fiction lover ๐Ÿ–ค ๐Ÿ“š

Authors like Bonnie Garmus don't come along very often; so we're delighted to announce her as our Author of the Year ๐ŸŽ‰

Booksellers everywhere fell in love with Elizabeth Zott - the inimitable, empowering heroine of her debut - and we can't wait to see what Bonnie does next: https://bit.ly/3FdQvIe

05/09/2022

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Sadly we have had to postpone Ianโ€™s visit until the Spring. Sincere apologies for those of you who had bought tickets. If we havenโ€™t managed to make contact to let you know, then do please pop into the shop for a refund.

30/08/2022

One week to go until Monsieur Le Moore visits Southend to discuss his bestselling Follet Valley Murder series ๐Ÿฉธ๐Ÿ—ก ๐Ÿท ๐Ÿง€ ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

Book your ticket on https://www.waterstones.com/events/an-evening-with-ian-moore/southend or pop in to Waterstones Southend and ask a bookseller.

Photos from Waterstones Southend's post 26/08/2022

Huge congratulations to Tess Gunty for winning the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize for The Rabbit Hutch ๐ŸŒŸ

We have a limited number of exclusive tote bags and pin badges to give away to the first customers ๐ŸŒŸ

https://www.waterstones.com/category/cultural-highlights/book-awards/the-waterstones-debut-fiction-prize

25/08/2022

The Debut Fiction Prizewinner is announced tonight at 8pm

'Thereโ€™s nothing quite like discovering a new favourite author and witnessing their career blossom from the beginning.' Head of Fiction, Bea Carvalho explains why debuts matter and why booksellers are essential to the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize: https://bit.ly/3IS5Jmw

25/08/2022

The author of the most excellent Follet Valley Mystery series is coming to Southend to discuss all things death/croissants/fromage. As a middle-aged owner of a B&B in France we wonder where he gets his inspiration...

Tickets available in store or online at https://www.waterstones.com/events/an-evening-with-ian-moore/southend

There will most likely be wine, possibly be cheese and definitely be laughs.

An Evening with Ian Moore | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones 19/08/2022

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Bonjour mes amis! The urbane Ian Moore will be joining us in store to discuss his Follet Valley series.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Death and Fromage is the follow up to his wonderful debut, Death and Croissants, where peace-loving B&B owner Richard and exotic guest Valerie turn sleuth folllowing the disappearance of an elderly guest.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Join us for a glass of red and a cheese-based nibble ๐Ÿท ๐Ÿง€ tickets ยฃ3, available in store or online from Eventbrite ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

An Evening with Ian Moore | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with Ian Moore today.

17/08/2022

Weaving together science, history, folklore and philosophy, this poetic tribute to the intertidal wonders of the sea is a wonderful invitation to the shoreline ๐Ÿฆ€ ๐Ÿš

16/08/2022

We get asked about this book more than any other!

Richard Osmanโ€™s octogenarian sleuths are back on 15th September. Donโ€™t forget to pre-order your copy... exclusive signed editions are available.

In the meantime, hereโ€™s a few words from the man himself to whet your appetite...

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