People’s Bookshop
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People’s Bookshop is delighted to welcome Heather Laurence, a Northumbrian dialect playwright and author, reading from and discussing her new novel, Wor Hoose: The Waar Years (2026). Written in authentic Northumbrian speech, Wor Hoose celebrates the language, humour and resilience of a Northeast family during the Second World War. preserving the cadence, character and local […]
View event → Heather Laurence Wor Hoose: The Waar YearsJust in time for Halloween! We’ve got some Stephen King in the shop today. These always go so quick, so if you’re interested, get down today; we’re open 10-5pm! 🎃👻
Read article → Halloween is coming!Our folklore selection was so popular last time, we’ve ordered some more! A perfect autumn read for all the folklore enthusiasts out there ❤️ Special shoutout to Adam Bushnell’s ‘County Durham Folk Tales’, a wonderful author who recently did a showcase of this book for Bookshop Day in our shop! 🎃
Read article → NEW BOOKS!Three Thieves, Matty Humphrey and Simon Wells! Thanks guys for a lovely evening full of great songs… 🎞️
Read article → Lovely evening