Bookwise Newark

10/08/2026

New stock has been coming in ...
Volunteers have been hard at work sorting the new donations. Stop by to check our updated Collectibles display.

08/08/2026

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A book themed mural - we approve!
Whch books do you think should be featured 📚

The mural will be added to a wall between the National Civil War Centre and Newark's Palace Theatre.

30/07/2026

It's that time of year! Don't forget to pack a good book (or 2 or more) if you are off on holiday. Whether you are going to enjoy the beach here in Newark or heading further afield, we've got lots of great page-turners for you to choose from 📚 🌞🏖

28/07/2026

📚 Calling all book lovers!

Join us for our LOCAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE on Saturday 26th September and discover the incredible writing talent right here in Nottinghamshire!

With 20+ local authors under one roof, you'll have the chance to browse books, meet the writers behind the stories, enjoy live readings every 20 minutes, and maybe even discover your next favourite author.

☕ Free entry
🍰 Tea, coffee & cake available
📖 Live readings throughout the afternoon
✍️ Meet the authors & have books signed
📍 The Grange, Radcliffe on Trent
🕐 1pm–4pm

Whether you're a lifelong reader, looking for a unique gift, or simply fancy a relaxing afternoon surrounded by books, we'd love to see you.

To name but a few...
Green Cat Books
Brennig Jones

Jessica Elisabeth | Author 💫
Paul Jones, Jo Gotheridge Zena Unitt Adam Longden S.D. Spencer

18/07/2026

18/07/2026

Congratulations to our neighbour

10/07/2026

📒📕📗📘📙There's plenty for booklovers to do in
Newark this weekend. 📒📕📗📘📙

We have special promotions and extended opening hours this weekend. Don't forget to walk around the corner from the Market Place to visit us on Queen's Head Court. (Added bonus - after visiting us pop around the corners to visit our friends at Newark Bookshop and The Dragon's Nook)

👋 Meet the Stallholders of Newark Book Festival 2026!

Our Literature Village is back for 2026, bringing together a brilliant mix of local authors, independent publishers, bookshops and creative stalls. Whether you’re looking for your next read or a unique literary gift, there will be plenty to browse across the festival weekend!

📅 Saturday 11th July
📍 The Colonnades, Newark Town Hall
⏰ 9:30am-4pm

📅 Sunday 12th July
📍 Newark Market Place
⏰ 10am-3pm
💙 MF Dance perform at 10.15am | Music from 11-1pm

🎫 Free to visit, come along and explore the stalls, meet writers, creators, publishers and book lovers just like you!

Want to know who is coming? You can see the full stallholder list here: https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/meet-the-stallholders/

IMAGE: We also welcome back Yardley Books, who will be exhibiting their large selection of out-of-print and collectable books , including Fine and Decorative Arts. *Note they will be on the main market on the Saturday*

10/07/2026

How many sweets are in the Hogwarts trunk 📦?
Visit our shop tomorrow or Sunday to enter*

We will be open extended hours for the Newark Book Festival:
📖 Saturday July 11th 10am-4pm
📖 Sunday July 12th 10am-3pm

*50p per guess, all money will be donated to Music for Everyone

06/07/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not visit the Newark Book Festival. There are lots of events for book lovers to choose from.

We will be open throughout the festival:
Thursday 10-4
Friday 10-4
Saturday 10-4
Sunday 10-3

01/07/2026

A date for your diaries. We will be open 10-4 on Saturday July 11th and 10-3 on Sunday July 12th. Pop round the corner and visit us📚📚

Step into the Literature Village at Newark Book Festival!

Our free Literature Village is the perfect place to browse, wander and discover something bookish during the festival weekend.
Where to find us for 2026!

📚 Saturday 11th July
📍 The Colonnades, Newark Town Hall
⏰ 9:30am – 4pm
Find bookish crafts, trinkets, stories and books of all genres inside the entrance to Newark Town Hall, spreading through the lobby, colonnades and prison cells.

📚 Sunday 12th July
📍 Newark Market Place
⏰ 10:00am-3pm
We’re taking over the Newark Royal Market with over 65 local crafts, bookish organisations, authors and books of all genres. You’ll also be able to find the Storybook Emporium by Ally Pally Arts, hosting our special birthday party zone with free children’s crafts and some favourite stories.

Literature Village is free to attend, come along and celebrate our 10th birthday with us! We can’t wait to see you 😊

Newark Royal Market