Woods in the Books Blog

Evergreen boughs tickle our fingers as we dress the tree for Christmas!Join us at Woods in the Books and Books Ahoy! for a warm celebration of the season. With our seasonal goodies and a trove of deliciously enticing books, you just might find the perfect gift for that special someone you love. December Opening Hours Woods in the BooksSunday - Monday 10.00AM - 6.00PMTuesday - Friday 10.00AM - 7.00PMSaturday 9.00AM - 8.00PMChristmas Eve 9.00AM - 6.00PMChristmas Day 10.00AM - 6.00PM Books Ahoy!Monday - Sunday 10.00AM - 7.00PMChristmas Eve 10.00AM - 7.00PMChristmas Day  10.00AM - 6.00PM Seasonal Special: Gift Vouchers This year,...

Interviewer: What's the best reaction you've had to your work? Jim Kay: I've had a few letters saying they couldn't get their children to read a book, but the illustrated version has finally got them reading. So I couldn't ask for more really. It's such a privilege. If you help one person engage with books, the hours, the solitude is worth it because you've hopefully helped somebody on a life of literary discovery. It might sometimes seem like a new collector's edition of the Harry Potter series is announced every year, whether it's aimed at kids who have never read...

Dive into the world of Chinese picture books and explore as you read, make, and create in this 2-day camp! Discover your enthusiasm for Mandarin through games and art activities designed to encourage active interaction. - Cosy group setting for better interaction- Picture book story and art making- Immersive group play and discussion- Improves Chinese word recognition- Builds confidence in Mandarin speech and creative expression Who: Ages 7+ to 9When:- 25 - 26 November, 9.00AM to 5.00PM (Registration closes on 22 November)- 9 - 10 December, 9.00AM to 5.00PM (Registration closes on 6 December)- 16 - 17 December, 9.00AM to...

Can you guess why a bookshop might prohibit food or drinks inside the shop? If you guessed that it's to keep books safe, you guessed right! Most people would assume that our big worry is drinks. Coffee spills would ruin our books. Little condensation drips warp paper pages. That's why we politely try to ask customers to put their drinks away at a drinks counter or shelf at both Woods in the Books and Books Ahoy! We want our customers to go home with books they love, not books that they reluctantly had to purchase because while no one plans...