Waterstones Southampton Westquay

Waterstones Southampton Westquay A modern, vibrant bookstore consisting of two sales floors and a Café W.
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With an unparalleled range of books, from the latest bestsellers to old classics, Waterstones is one of the best loved names on the high street. At Southampton Westquay we are a welcoming first ‘port of call’ for cruise ship passengers and our wide range of local titles reflect all aspects of our beautiful surrounding area. We have a large children's department and pride ourselves on having strong

links with local schools and the wider community. There's something for everyone here, not just books but a wide range of stationery and gifts for both adults and children. We also have a full events programme throughout the year and host many book signings with authors and celebrities from a wide variety of genres. Our friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff will happily recommend you the best books – or just help you find the one you already know you want. We also have Southampton's best-kept coffee secret - with fabulous views of the town's medieval walls set within a contemporary setting, our bespoke Café W offers a mouth-watering locally sourced menu and a unique blend of truly tremendous coffee.

‘Witchland’ is the vivid, intimate and eye-opening story of fanaticism, inequality and violence towards those persecuted...
19/08/2026

‘Witchland’ is the vivid, intimate and eye-opening story of fanaticism, inequality and violence towards those persecuted in the brutal witch hunts in England and Scotland that occurred amidst the unrest of the 1640s.

Expertly researched and drawing on newly uncovered historical records, this gripping account restores the voices of those accused of witchcraft, and shows how easy accusations grew and spread through entire communities.

First published in 1948, Elsa Morante’s debut novel ‘Lies and Sorcery’ is by turns flamboyant and intense, raging and fu...
16/08/2026

First published in 1948, Elsa Morante’s debut novel ‘Lies and Sorcery’ is by turns flamboyant and intense, raging and funny, a celebration of the female imagination, and the power of storytelling itself.

Translated by Jenny McPhee, this is the first unabridged English translation of the electrifying novel of secrets and delusions.

It’s bookclub time 📚 Come and join us on Thursday 3rd September for our Fiction Bookclub, where we will be discussing R....
15/08/2026

It’s bookclub time 📚

Come and join us on Thursday 3rd September for our Fiction Bookclub, where we will be discussing R. F. Kuang’s tantalising and deliciously humorous literary thriller, investigating ambition, greed and white privilege with deadly precision.

Our fiction bookclub meets every first Thursday of the month from 6-7pm in our café. No ticket needed, everyone is welcome, just join us on the day to talk books 📕

Our new Game of the Month is ‘Wingspan Pocket’ 🦅 This card-driven version of the much-beloved Wingspan game might be lig...
14/08/2026

Our new Game of the Month is ‘Wingspan Pocket’ 🦅

This card-driven version of the much-beloved Wingspan game might be lighter and shorter, but it’s perfect to take traveling with you, and still has the same beautiful artwork and presentation 🦆

Get set to hatch, fly and breed your perfect wild bird aviary 🦜 and don’t forget to grab your free barista-made drink with every purchase of our Game and Books of the Month ☕️

With a main character so adorable you’ll want to rush out and adopt a baby boar, Smith’s sumptuously illustrated picture...
12/08/2026

With a main character so adorable you’ll want to rush out and adopt a baby boar, Smith’s sumptuously illustrated picture book follows the fairytale adventures of young Hogbert when he becomes separated from his family in the forest.

‘Shattered Lands’, for the first time, presents the whole story of how the Indian Empire was unmade; how a single, spraw...
11/08/2026

‘Shattered Lands’, for the first time, presents the whole story of how the Indian Empire was unmade; how a single, sprawling dominion became twelve modern nations; how maps were redrawn in boardrooms and on battlefields.

Based on deep archival research, previously untranslated private memoirs and interviews, Sam Dalrymple’s latest book is vivid, compelling, thought-provoking history at its best.

We’re starting the week with some brand-new Lego! From R2-D2 to Spiderman, and Tony Tony Chopper to Bluey, there is some...
10/08/2026

We’re starting the week with some brand-new Lego!

From R2-D2 to Spiderman, and Tony Tony Chopper to Bluey, there is something for the whole family 🌟

Team Iced Matcha or Iced Latte Did you know that apart from our standard dairy whole or skimmed milk we also offer glute...
08/08/2026

Team Iced Matcha or Iced Latte

Did you know that apart from our standard dairy whole or skimmed milk we also offer gluten-free coconut, oat and soya milk at no extra cost?

From Instagram to bookshops, Mr Skelly has finally conquered the bookshelves 📕 Filled with beautiful hand-painted imager...
07/08/2026

From Instagram to bookshops, Mr Skelly has finally conquered the bookshelves 📕

Filled with beautiful hand-painted imagery and quiet wisdom that can be found in appreciation of small, everyday wonders, Mr Skelly invites you to shift your lens, make peace with what you can’t control, appreciate what can’t be seen, and live your life to the utmost of your ability ❤️

We’re delighted to share the 2026 Booker Prize longlist 📚 This year’s list includes a title very special to us: ‘May We ...
06/08/2026

We’re delighted to share the 2026 Booker Prize longlist 📚

This year’s list includes a title very special to us: ‘May We Feed the King’ by Rebecca Perry, winner of the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2026. Dancing between the lives of a historical subject who risks the future of his kingdom and a woman who turns to the past to hide from her present, laced with desire and longing, it’s already a bookseller favourite.

The shortlist will be announced on Tuesday 22nd September, with the winner crowned on Monday 9th November.

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