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Village Books is a long-established, award-winning independent bookshop that started life in the 1930’s.  We can’t stock every title that’s in print – but we’ve got a fast, efficient ordering service with many thousands of titles available for next day delivery.  We’ve got a busy programme of author events, we offer a first-class service to local schools, and we also have a stash of treats for local dogs.

3 November 2025 · 7.30pm

The Finest Hotel in Kabul: The People’s History of Afghanistan by Lyse Doucet

When the Inter-Continental Kabul opened in 1969, Afghanistan’s first luxury hotel symbolised a dream of a modernising country connected to the world.

6 November 2025 · 7.30pm

A Christmas Evening with Skye McAlpine

Join Village Books and James Allen’s Girls’ School for a Christmas evening with cookery writer Skye McAlpine.

11 November 2025 · 7:30 pm

An Evening with Helen Goh and Yotam Ottolenghi

Join Village Books at James Allen's Girls' School for an event with Helen Goh and Yotam Ottolenghi.

12 November 2025 · 7.30pm

The People’s War: Unheard Stories by John Willis

Life on the Battlefront and at Home in World War II

27 October 2025

New Books 27th October 2025

22 October 2025

Staff Profile – Harriet L

17 October 2025

Vampire books for Halloween

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