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The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection : Count down to Christmas with 24 mini activity books!
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Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2027 : The 50 Best Destinations & Experiences | A Year's Worth of Travel Inspiration | Packed with Trip Planning Tips & Advice
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The Little Book of Advent, Christmas & Beyond : A treasury of traditions, stories and recipes
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Kiki's Delivery Service
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Night Sky Almanac 2027 : A Stargazer’s Guide to the Night Sky
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October Books is Southampton’s only independent bookshop
Inspired and led by staff, members and customers, you can find us in the heart of Portswood’s independent high street.
From here, we supply local residents, schools and students with the latest releases and classics, ethical, fair trade and organic foods, green cleaning products and toiletries, and our popular range of quirky, beautiful and thought provoking greetings cards.
Books for Brighter Days
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The Whispers of Rock : Stories from the Earth
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Stone Lands : A Telegraph and Waterstones Best Book of 2025; Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2026
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Homegrown Handgathered : The Complete Guide to Living Off Your Garden
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After Dark
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The Cats of Poets Square : A Memoir in Thirty Feral Cats
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