The Raven Bookshop Shrewsbury

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 📚📚📚👌

28/07/2026

A wonderful place!

24/07/2026

Accidentally Picasso-ed it. 📚 We’re actually dreaming of a busy weekend here in to round off a great week. Open today and tomorrow til 4pm. 📚📚📚 📚📚📚

17/07/2026

with Terry Wogan, courtesy of the brilliant Romy Design. Thanks! 📚📚📚

15/07/2026

My lovely friend Janet has organised a book fair to celebrate local authors right here in Shrewsbury town centre. Buy the books, and meet the authors! 25th July, 10-3, Palmer’s of Shrewsbury, Claremont Street, SY11QG. Free entry 📚📚📚

10/07/2026

Handmade creations distributed to raise funds for charity prompt complaints to police

03/07/2026

Trying to look cool on the gallery today for with the excellent Barbara Pym. Thanks, for your excellent sharp eye while lining this up.