What are the opening hours?

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Maldon Books is an independent bookshop in Maldon, Essex. We sell new and bestselling books, cards and gift wrap too!

05/09/2026

Return to the deep dark wood with us on the 10th September and celebrate the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years!

Yolanda will host a special story time at the bookshop, with activity sheets and stickers to take home with you.

Book your free space on Eventbrite below or in the bookshop, you can preorder your copy of Gruffalo Granny to collect at the event too!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gruffalo-granny-story-time-with-yolanda-tickets-1999361018628?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

The event starts after school at 3:45pm, it's completely free to attend but please book a ticket for all attending so we know how many are coming along!

We will have extra copies of Gruffalo Granny in store on publication day, but we recommend preordering your copy to avoid disappointment!

We hope you'll join us!

04/09/2026

✨ Here's our Books of the Month for September! ✨

Our non-fiction choice is The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet, winner of this year's Women Prize for Non-Fiction. A sweeping and immersive history of modern Afghanistan – the first book from one of the world’s leading war correspondents.

Our fiction choice is The Merge by Grace Walker. A compelling debut novel about a mother and daughter who embark on an experimental merging process. A great book that sparks thoughtful conversation, and one we really enjoyed.

Get 10% off our Books of the Month in store throughout September!

01/09/2026

🍂 There's so many brilliant books published in September and we can't wait for you to see them!

Here's a selection of some of the titles we're looking forward to this month, including new A.K. Blakemore, Kate Atkinson, Ottolenghi, Gillian Anderson, Julia Donaldson, Chloe Dalton and plenty more!

If you'd like to preorder any copies, get in touch with us or pop into the bookshop.

📚❣️

31/08/2026

Song, Rhyme & Story Time dates for September!

TUESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER
TUESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER
TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER
TUESDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER
TUESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER

All Saints Church | 10:30am | free to attend and all welcome!

29/08/2026

It might be a wet and rainy Bank Holiday weekend, but if you're looking for a new book to sink your teeth into, why not have a dig through our Blind Date with a Book section?

We've also got a Mystery Book Basket for children too!

Both have been topped up for the weekend!

Bank Holiday opening hours for our shop and Novel Sounds are:

Saturday: 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm
Monday: 10am - 4pm

25/08/2026

Though the summer holidays are creeping to a close, there’s still time to squeeze in another book or two! Take a look at some of the books that have recently arrived on the shelves;

Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree
All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert
Will There Ever Be Another You by Patricia Lockwood
As Many Souls as Stars by Natasha Siegel
How to Kill a Crime Writer by Sarah Lotz
Killer Twist by Jo Furniss
To All the Men I’ve Killed Before by Katy Brent
The Castle by Jon Ronson (signed copies available)
Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst
Claws Out! by Bella Mackie (signed copies available)
Faebound by Saara El-Arifi

Children, Teen & YA

Julia Donaldson’s Book of Bedtime Stories by Julia Donaldson (5+)
The Detention Diaries: Worse than Jail by Sam Copeland (8+)
72 Hours Of You by Darianne Schramm (14+)
Bridget and Gabe Are Not Okay by Lex Croucher (12-18)
A War of Wyverns by S.F. Williamson (14+)
Cat School: Odd Cat out! by Rose Robbins (7+)
Peng and Spanners: Doctor Biscuits! by Steve Webb (5-8)
Tiny Hercules - Golden Cabbage Chaos by Jon Lock & Nich Angell (7-11)
Esme Pepper by Jacqueline Wilson (9+) ~ limited number of signed copies available!
Traitor’s Nest by Frances Hardinge (12+) signed indie edition available!

21/08/2026

Big news!

We're so excited to welcome comedian, podcaster, actor and director, Adam Buxton, to Maldon this October!

Come and hear Adam chat about his books at the Maldon United Reformed Church on Thursday 15th October.

Tickets are £7 and can be purchased either through Eventbrite here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-adam-buxton-tickets-1998071753401?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1wg734d*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTE4NzU3MDg5NC4xNzg3MzE2Nzkx*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODczMTY3OTAkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODczMTY3OTQkajU2JGwwJGgw

Adam will be signing books after the discussion, and we'll have 'I Love You, Byeee' and 'Ramble Book' available to purchase from our book stall at the event.

We expect tickets for this event to sell very quickly, so book yours as soon as you can!

20/08/2026

🎟️Event News!🎟️

We’re so looking forward to welcoming Ross Montgomery & Tom Hindle to Maldon this October!

Ross will be chatting to Tom about his new book ‘The Shadows Of Kensington Gore’, the sequel to the bestselling murder mystery ‘The Murder At Worlds End’ 🔎

Venue: Maldon United Reformed Church
Date/Time: Thursday 29th October ~ 7pm
Tickets: £5 or £20 including a copy of the book
You can purchase tickets online here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ross-montgomery-in-conversation-with-tom-hindle-tickets-1995186802435

We’ll have lots of copies of both authors’ books available to purchase & have signed at the event, if you’re unable to attend but would like a signed copy, just email and let us know; [email protected] 📖

We hope to see you there! 📚✨

16/08/2026

The happiest of birthdays to our amazing Misha! 🎂

She's the best sister, cocktail maker and mascot (hello, Postman Bear!) and she deserves the most wonderful day 🥳

From recommending top tier novels at the bookshop to making fabulous cocktails at Ginny’s Cocktail Lounge, no one does it like her!

Have the best day Misha, you deserve it!

Lots of love from all of us ###x

12/08/2026

Come along to today's Chess Club!

Children's Session (£1pp)
4pm - 5pm

Adults' Session (£2:50pp)
6:30pm - 7:30pm

No need to book in advance and soft drinks are provided too!

Next session will be on Wednesday 23rd September.

Address

Maldon

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441621854968

Website

http://maldonbooks.com/

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