Waterstones Carlisle

13/08/2026

We had a great view of the eclipse & the new moon last night!! 🌙✨🌒

Don’t worry if you missed it. We’ve still got copies!😉

13/08/2026

Not long until mikes here!

For those of you taking part in some of today’s shenanigans, here’s a few key milestones:

10am: The Poe and Tilly trail starts at Pie Demand, Carlisle Stn. I’ll be doing it in the morning hopefully, so might see some of you along the way

12pm: hour-long signing session at Waterstones Carlisle. Pop in and say hello if you want

5pm: pre-event drinks at the Kings Head (including Poe’s tipple,Spun Gold). Grab a beermat. Or don’t.

7:30pm: Poe and Tilly 8: The Killer’s Mark official launch event at the Halston

9pm>: post-event drinks at the Kings Head. Much boozing to be done

See some of you at some of the things that happening. And if you’re a weirdo stalker, I’ll see you at EVERYTHING that’s happening . . .

11/08/2026

DO YOU DARE FACE THE BOGEYMAN?📖

Local author, Matt Hilton , will be in our Carlisle store on Saturday 5th September from 12pm onwards signing copies of his latest novel, The Bogeyman.

This is an unticketed event but we recommend you reserve a book beforehand. Speak to one of our booksellers or call our store.

24/07/2026

We’re SO excited to announce that Terry Deary will be signing copies of his latest book, “A History of the World in Ten Wars” and “Revolting” in our store on Saturday 24th October at 1pm!✨

This is a non-ticketed event. Feel free to show up on the day.

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From the ancient Greeks to the Second World War, the author of A History of Britain in Ten Enemies and Revolting takes readers on a fast-paced and characteristically witty whirlwind tour of global history through ten conflicts and the transformative impact they had on the world.

(historically speaking) Terry will not be signing copies of Horrible Histories or copies of his crime books.

Bantam Books

23/07/2026

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to graduate from Navarre’s most prestigious collage? Well, now you don’t have to.

Join us as class begins!

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To celebrate the release of Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros, we have fun activities for each quadrant, a fancy dress competition and free goodies. Everyone who passes orientation will recieve a graduation certificate before heading home for the evening.

Get your tickets today by clicking the link in our bio!



*Please note that Rebecca Yarros will not be at this event*

19/07/2026

To celebrate the start of the summer holidays (and the upcoming release of Gruffalo Granny) we will be hosting a colouring competition! 🎨🫟

Entries are open from now until 12th September and the winner will be announced on Monday 14th September.

If you would like to take part please ask a bookseller for a colouring sheet and bring it back with the child’s name, age and a parent/guardian’s contact details.

We can’t wait to see your brilliant artwork!!🎨

16/07/2026

What a delight to have here yesterday signing copies of his latest interactive crime novel, The Forest of Death.

Only YOU can solve the mystery. Decide who to interview, decode the strange symbols written on the stone circle, and uncover what the villagers are hiding behind closed doors. Will your choices catch the killer - or will they be your downfall?

We have limited signed copies, grab one before they're gone!

15/07/2026

CALLING ALL DRAGON RIDERS!!!🐉🖤

Big day for Fourth Wing fans! Not only is it the release of Fourth Wing: Rise of the Wingleader (an exclusive board game currently only available in the UK in Waterstones) but we also have the title & cover for not book 4!!

sure knows how to heat the heatwave up!🔥

Games night, anyone?

13/07/2026

We had a visit from the lovely .marisa today & she signed copies of her young adult, witchy book!✨🦋🍃

“The Binding Spell” is dark academia meets Mexican Gothic & is PERFECT for fans of autumn! Team Carlisle Waterstones are absolutely obsessed with the stunning cover and loved chatting with Marisa today!

Grab your SIGNED copies while stock lasts!🍃🧙‍♀️✨

08/07/2026

To celebrate The Moon Glow Bookshop being a book of the month, our Cafe W has got an EXTRA special drink for you (the moon glow matcha)😉🧋

Even better… if you purchase the book this month, you get the drink (or any barista made drink) for FREE!!

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