The Raven Bookshop Shrewsbury

08/10/2026

A good book can do a lot of good at Severn Hospice Big Book Fair.

Book lovers are being invited to a brand-new community event this weekend as Severn Hospice hosts its first-ever Big Book Fair.

Taking place on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October, from 10am to 4pm at the charity’s Refresh café in Bicton, the free event will bring together hundreds of pre-loved books, vinyl records and sheet music, all waiting to find a new home.

Head to LoveShrewsbury.com for full details!

01/10/2026

Our signature tote bags are back, and still £5. Not sure what to buy your literary loved-one? Get them something to carry books in and they’ll love you forever 🐦‍⬛

25/09/2026

“Raven it up!” Anything raven is fine by us. 🐦‍⬛ Best prize task prize since Mike Wozniak’s ‘tough guy’ 👌

23/09/2026

An amazing event right here in the centre of town.

Celebrating Stories - In Conversation with Rachel Joyce

As part of the National Year of Reading, we are pleased to announce this very exciting event taking place at Shrewsbury Library on Tuesday 13th October. From 4pm, meet local authors, whilst enjoying light refreshments. Then, from 5:30pm, there will be a conversation with international best-selling author Rachel Joyce, as well as an audience Q&A session and a book signing. Books will be available to purchase from Pengwern Books during the event.

Tickets cost £5 plus 50p booking fee and can be purchased via the Theatre Severn Box Office: https://orlo.uk/S7t7A
The event is taking place at Shrewsbury Library. With support from the West Midlands Readers' Network.

23/09/2026

Huge thanks to whoever nominated us for West Midlands Bookshop of the Year! Such a nice thing to happen. If you fancy voting, you can do so here: https://mylocalawards.co.uk/businesses/the-raven-bookshop/?award=bookshop-of-the-year 📚 Thanks. Proper link in bio.📚📚📚

07/08/2026

We’re going on a field trip to Derbyshire! The shop will still be open on 15th August but we won’t be buying any books that day. Thanks! 📚📚📚

05/08/2026

Fantastic! 📚📚📚

Introducing the cast of Middlemarch Parts 1 & 2 🏡

Featuring:
Rory Alexander, Lizzie Annis, Emma Bown, Gunnar Cauthery, Ian Drysdale, Steven D***s, Dave Fishley, Peter Forbes, Ebenezer Gyau, Mackenzie Heynes, John Hodgkinson, Penny Layden, Emma McDonald, Andrew Richardson, Anita Reynolds, Amanda Root, Nia Towle and Molly Watton Williams

George Eliot’s beloved novel set in her Warwickshire homeland is adapted by Nina Raine, directed by Jeremy Herrin and co-produced with Second Half Productions.

Middlemarch Parts 1 & 2 come to the Swan Theatre this October 🍂 Don't miss it

03/08/2026

We’re just as guilty of nonsense-scrolling here at the Raven, but let’s all get back into the best hobby ever. Books books books nom nom nom 📚📚📚

With smartphones stealing our attention, we’re picking up fewer books than ever. A novelist shares her eight-week scheme to get you back into the habit

30/07/2026

A beautiful creation 📚📚📚👌