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Coles Books, Bicester A real bookshop in the real world. 1000s of books and friendly staff make it a great place to browse Join us on Fridays online for Storytime @ Coles Books.
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Each week we’ll post a video of one of our booksellers reading a children’s book for little ones to enjoy. Coles Books is North Oxfordshire's oldest independent bookshop. Our selection of books is available both in-store & online. We’re open Mon – Sat and our friendly booksellers are here to help you choose a book to enjoy. If you have a question, please get in touch with us on 01869 320779 or [email protected].

November’s Book Club is ‘A Kiss of Hammer and Flame’ by Amy De la Force (26th November @ 7pm) 🔥🧚‍♀️A prophecy at stake. ...
14/10/2026

November’s Book Club is ‘A Kiss of Hammer and Flame’ by Amy De la Force (26th November @ 7pm) 🔥🧚‍♀️

A prophecy at stake. Her heart torn between two men - one mortal, one a deathless god. Can Cahra unleash the untapped strength and magicks within her to save the kingdom?

A sizzling, action-packed Romantasy.

Pop by the shop or click the link in our bio to buy a copy of the book and buy your ticket to the event!

Storytime at Coles Books this Friday (16th October) @ 10.30am. Caroline will be reading 'How to Scare a Mouse and a Bear...
13/10/2026

Storytime at Coles Books this Friday (16th October) @ 10.30am. Caroline will be reading 'How to Scare a Mouse and a Bear' by Ross Collins:

It's Halloween - woo-hoo! - and Bear is determined to scare Mouse. Mouse, however, isn't fooled by Bear's clumsy attempts to dress up.
But wait! Who's knocking at the door now? This mysterious monster might just scare them both! Watch out, it's Fright Night! Will YOU be fooled by Bear's spooky costumes?

Come along and find out..!
Nosy Crow

Storytime at Coles Books this Friday (9th October) @ 10.30am. Amber will be reading 'A Little Bit Braver' by Nicola Kinn...
07/10/2026

Storytime at Coles Books this Friday (9th October) @ 10.30am. Amber will be reading 'A Little Bit Braver' by Nicola Kinnear:

Luna is the bravest bunny in the world. She and Logan go on all the best adventures. There's just one thing Luna is scared of: the dark! Logan can't understand it. He thinks the night is magical. But can he encourage Luna to conquer her fears?

Come along to find out what happens next!

SEPTEMBER BESTSELLERS 🇺🇸🐈‍⬛🍋September is the biggest month of the year for new publications, and you can definitely see ...
01/10/2026

SEPTEMBER BESTSELLERS 🇺🇸🐈‍⬛🍋
September is the biggest month of the year for new publications, and you can definitely see it with all the lovely new titles on the shelves! Here’s been this month’s bestsellers:
1. All the Wrong Moves by Anthony Scaramucci
2. We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman
3. Gruffalo Granny by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
4. Queens & Kings by Lucy Worsley
5. A History of the World in 51 Heroes and Villains by Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook
6. Death of an Englishman by Anna B**r (our October Book Club!)
7. Simple Too by Yotam Ottolenghi
8. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
9. The Green Mile by Stephen King
10. Swan Song by Charles Spencer
Have you read any?

On Thursday 22nd October at 6pm Laura Tobin will be at Bicester Library to talk about her new book ‘Rain or Shine: the f...
29/09/2026

On Thursday 22nd October at 6pm Laura Tobin will be at Bicester Library to talk about her new book ‘Rain or Shine: the fascinating facts and surprise science behind our weather.’ She will even be interviewed by her fellow colleague, Ranvir Singh!

Tickets are £4, which entitles you to £4 off her new book on the night. To buy tickets click the link in our bio or pop into the shop 🌧️☀️

Storytime at Coles Books this Friday (2nd October) @ 10.30am. Amber will be reading 'South' by Rob Biddulph:When Pip's f...
29/09/2026

Storytime at Coles Books this Friday (2nd October) @ 10.30am. Amber will be reading 'South' by Rob Biddulph:

When Pip's family flew south for the winter, they forget one thing: Pip! At first he's delighted - free to play, explore and do exactly as he pleases. But as the cold sets in and the skies feel quieter and quieter, Pip begins to realise that being alone isn't quite the adventure he imagined.

Come along to find out what happens next!

28/09/2026

Signing some copies of my new book at Coles Books, Bicester ✍️ 🥔

Who’s got their signed pre-order? 👀

Storytime at Coles Books this Friday (25th September) @ 10.30am. To celebrate the thrilling release of 'Gruffalo Granny'...
22/09/2026

Storytime at Coles Books this Friday (25th September) @ 10.30am. To celebrate the thrilling release of 'Gruffalo Granny', Caroline will be starting at the beginning by reading 'The Gruffalo' by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler:

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood.
A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good...

You know the rest, but come along and enjoy it again...!!
Macmillan Publishers

Thank you so much to the wonderful Lisa Owens who came to our Book Club last night! Natural Disaster is a rollercoaster ...
18/09/2026

Thank you so much to the wonderful Lisa Owens who came to our Book Club last night! Natural Disaster is a rollercoaster of a novel, set in the space of a day, this novel will make you laugh, cry, scream, and might even increase your blood pressure. Coles Books formally recommends ✅

October’s Book Club is ‘Death of an Englishman’ by Anna B**r (29th October @ 7pm)A quest for a valuable manuscript turns...
16/09/2026

October’s Book Club is ‘Death of an Englishman’ by Anna B**r (29th October @ 7pm)

A quest for a valuable manuscript turns into a hunt for its author’s killer. Meet Oxford’s Eve Brook, literary detective, as she tackles her first mystery.

Set against the backdrop of Oxford’s colleges, long train rides, quaint villages, and a tantalising cast of suspects, Death of an Englishman is - at first glance - a traditional murder mystery. But this is a cosy crime with a very contemporary edge…

Pop by the shop, or click the link in our bio, to buy a copy of the book, which acts as your ticket to the event!

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22 Crown Walk, Pioneer Square
Bicester
OX266HY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm

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+441869320779

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