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Waterstones York A jewel in York's crown. A delight to visit for both locals and tourists in one of the country's mos
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Here to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Cirque du Freak, we're thrilled to be hosting legendary teen horror writer Dar...
03/10/2026

Here to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Cirque du Freak, we're thrilled to be hosting legendary teen horror writer Darren Shan for an in-store signing!

Author of The Cirque du Freak and Demonata series, Shan has scared the pants off of us for years! This is a free event, so join the queue and get a signed copy of the brand new edition of the first Cirque du Freak novel! Feel free to bring any of your own copies too!

We can't wait to see you there... ⚰️🧛🦇

For more information please speak to a Bookseller in-store or visit our website at waterstones.com/events.

Darren Shan

Ranging from a journey through Britain's lost crafts to a monstrously good werewolf caper, discover our seven superb and...
02/10/2026

Ranging from a journey through Britain's lost crafts to a monstrously good werewolf caper, discover our seven superb and spooky Books of the Month for October!

Investigate a series of mysterious drawings and their macabre meanings with Strange Pictures by Uketsu, now in a new paperback format with a blood stained sprayed edge! Or experience a witch trial during 17th century Denmark from the point of view of an odd doll with the Wax Child by Olga Ravn.

Don't forget you can get a free coffee in our Café W when you purchase any of our Books of the Month!


Join us on 07.10.26, 7pm for an evening with bestselling author Charlie Higson, as we celebrate the release of the next ...
01/10/2026

Join us on 07.10.26, 7pm for an evening with bestselling author Charlie Higson, as we celebrate the release of the next instalment in the James Bond universe.

007 IS BACK and hiding in the shadows is an enemy with more power than he could ever have intended. Prepare for a villain unlike any before. Prepare for KING ZERO.

Tickets available in store and online.
Link in the bio for details.

Penguin Books Waterstones #007

We’re hiring! 😍We are now looking for seasonal booksellers at Waterstones York for the upcoming Christmas period! ❤️🎄❤️T...
01/10/2026

We’re hiring! 😍

We are now looking for seasonal booksellers at Waterstones York for the upcoming Christmas period! ❤️🎄❤️

This is a seasonal fixed term contract with part-time and full-time positions. Applicants must be available for the Christmas and New Year period.

Previous retail experience is preferred.

Please email your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

Join Camp Half-Blood now! Legendary children's author Rick Riordan returns with Annabelle Oh to deliver the first in a n...
29/09/2026

Join Camp Half-Blood now! Legendary children's author Rick Riordan returns with Annabelle Oh to deliver the first in a new series set in the beloved world of everyone's favourite son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson!

The pulsating first book in the Camp Half-Blood series sees a group of demigod children forced to brave the dangerous Wild Zone on a desperate rescue mission!

An ancient curse. A deadly trap. A monstrous secret. And a fight to survive...

Don't forget about our incredible event with Rick and Annabelle on Tuesday 20th October at 7pm! Tickets available now on our website, get your's while places are available!

It's Threshing Day!! Discover thirteen epic new stories set in the Empyrean world from the romantasy phenomenon Rebecca ...
29/09/2026

It's Threshing Day!!

Discover thirteen epic new stories set in the Empyrean world from the romantasy phenomenon Rebecca Yarros!

Don't forget about our Threshing Day authorless event tonight starting at 7pm! There will be a tonne of fun themed activities where fans of the series can come and chat all things Empyrean!

Introducing the latest addition to the Waterstones York Book clubs!On Wednesday the 28th October we will be hosting our ...
28/09/2026

Introducing the latest addition to the Waterstones York Book clubs!

On Wednesday the 28th October we will be hosting our first ever Sci-fi & Fantasy Bookclub!
On the last Wednesday of every month, join us for a fun, casual chat about a selected novel of the genre!
Our first book: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik!

Set in an austere school for the magically gifted, A Deadly Education weaves together sorcery, monsters and humour into an intoxicating literary brew! It's sure to be a fun first pick!

If you are interested in attending any of our book clubs, please speak to a bookseller in store or send us an email at [email protected] to reserve your place!
This Bookclub is first come, first serve so make sure to sign up quickly!

This year's swoonsome slice of advent romance brims with winter Paris magic and follows an apprentice to a famed Rivoli ...
28/09/2026

This year's swoonsome slice of advent romance brims with winter Paris magic and follows an apprentice to a famed Rivoli pastry chef as an unexpected turn of events reshapes her festive season.

Open a chapter a day from the 1st of December all the way to the 25th, you're sure to be in the Christmas spirit by the time you finish it!
Come in and get your copy to prepare for the Christmas period!

Last week we were delighted to host our latest ‘Tidings’ poetry event at City Screen, York featuring the wonderful poet ...
27/09/2026

Last week we were delighted to host our latest ‘Tidings’ poetry event at City Screen, York featuring the wonderful poet Kimberly Campanello! Who read from their latest collection of poetry, ‘An Interesting Detail’.

Many thanks to our wonderful guest speakers who shared that poetry that evening:

Richard Bickley, Peter Burgham, Rina Beaumont, Rob Dingo, Chloe Hanks and Olivia Mulligan!

And thank you once again to City Screen, York to hosting the event in their venue which provided an amazing setting and atmosphere for everyone attending!

Chris Broad, book signing at Waterstones York 26th September 2026. What an incredible turn out for Chris Broad and membe...
27/09/2026

Chris Broad, book signing at Waterstones York 26th September 2026.

What an incredible turn out for Chris Broad and members of the Chris Broad team! Well over 200 people came out to meet the author of both Abroad in Japan and the newly published, Journey Across Japan! 🇯🇵

Thank you to everyone who joined us on the day. Chris was delighted to meet so many wonderful people.

A special thank you to everyone at the AIJ Team, Transword Publishers and Penguin Books for making this event possible.

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