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Join us for our first event of 2026! Meet Ted Shirley, author of Afghanistan Sniper, who will be in conversation with Cullen Mais. Wednesday 28th January from 6pm - follow the link below to book your ticket.
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Everyone, this is Neo. Neo, this is everyone. Neo prefers to be known as The One, and claims to be able to stop time. He also couldn't work out where the camera was so maybe take that with a pinch of salt. His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
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Thank you so much to Anthony Shapland, Jack Strange, Anna Fiteni and everyone who came along to our Christmas shopping evening!l this week! We are also celebrating our 30th year as a bookshop. That's a lot of years, and a lot of books. We lost count in 2001.
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We are celebrating our 30th year as a Waterstones bookshop! Join us this Thursday, 4.12, from 5.30 to 7.30pm for our legendary Christmas shopping evening. - guest authors - mince pies & mulled wine - prizes - crafts AND - DOUBLE PLUS CARD STAMPS!
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30th Anniversary Christmas Shopping Evening at Waterstones Swansea, with special guest authors and double Plus Card stamps! | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
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Loved by booksellers and readers from day one, THE ARTIST by Lucy Steeds is our
#BookOfTheYear
2025 & THE CAFE AT THE EDGE OF THE WOODS by Mikey Please is our Children's
#BookOfTheYear
! 🎉 & Gift of the Year is Tim Siadatan's PADELLA! 🎁 Find them here:
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We are hiring! If you'd like to join our barista team in the cafe this Christmas, pop in for a friendly chat.
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We are celebrating our 30th year as a Waterstones bookshop! Join us on December 4th from 5.30 to 7.30pm for our legendary Christmas shopping evening. - guest authors - mince pies & mulled wine - prizes - crafts AND - DOUBLE PLUS CARD STAMPS!
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30th Anniversary Christmas Shopping Evening at Waterstones Swansea, with special guest authors and double Plus Card stamps! | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about 30th Anniversary Christmas Shopping Evening at Waterstones Swansea, with special guest...
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We are very excited to announce the Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year 2025! A Room Above a Shop, Anthony Shapland's poetic debut, is an astonishing novel; a deeply moving story of two men's secret relationship in 1980s Wales. It's a truly beautiful book.
#WBOTY
#WBOTY2025
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There are just TWO DAYS to go until we reveal the Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year 2025! Join us this Thursday, 13.11, to find out what it is. We'd love to tell you what it is now, but nothing will loosen our tongues. No, not even you, Treacle.
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In just ONE WEEK, we will be revealing the Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year 2025! We'd love to tell you what it is now, but nothing will loosen our tongues. No, not even you, Alan.
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Everyone, Harvey. Harvey, everyone. Harvey is a professional archeologist, if, by professional archeologist, you mean someone who buries squeaky bones in the garden and then forgets where they are. His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
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What's everyone reading this weekend?
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Everyone, this is Maggie. Maggie, this is everyone. Is Maggie real? We're not sure. Seems more likely that someone used AI to make 'a very cute dog' and then 3D printed it. Her proudest achievement is that she's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
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Thank you so much to national treasure Miriam Margolyes for an epic event yesterday! Hundreds of fans came along to meet Miriam, and to get signed copies of The Little Book of Miriam.
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*EVENT* - Mistletoe & Vinyl: the story of the Christmas number one Wednesday 19th November from 6pm Join award-winning author and comedian Marc Burrows for a celebration of a uniquely British tradition: The Christmas number one! Details and tickets👇
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Less than a week to go to the launch of the Rhys Davies Short Story Award Anthology 2025! Monday 20.10, 6pm - FREE entry Guest judge Cynan Jones, editor Elaine Canning, the finalists and winner will discuss the collection and the short story form.
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The Rhys Davies Short Story Award Anthology 2025 - book launch | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about The Rhys Davies Short Story Award Anthology 2025 - book launch today.
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3 months ago
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Doors open in 1.3 hours. It's
#BookshopDay
! Celebrate with DOUBLE PLUS STAMPS today. We'll see you in 1.3 hours.
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Miriam Margolyes is coming to our shop! Next Friday, October 17th from 12.30, Miriam will be signing her brand new book, The Little Book of Miriam. There's no need to book in advance - just turn up on the day. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!
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*CURRY EVENT* Wednesday 15th October from 6pm Join us as we welcome Maunika Gowardhan to the shop! Maunika will be talking about her brilliant new book, Curry: Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens. And yes, there will be tasters...
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https://www.waterstones.com/events/curry-recipes-from-indian-home-kitchens-with-maunika-gowardhan/swansea
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*DYLAN THOMAS EVENT* Join us on 16.10 from 6pm for what will be a fascinating event; Dylan Thomas expert Jeff Towns in conversation with Elaine Canning about his new book, The Wilder Shores of Dylan Thomas. Details and tickets👇
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3 months ago
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Doors open in 50 minutes. Everyone, this is Wilma and Frodo. Wilma and Frodo, this is everyone. By day, they are normal, tiny dogs. By night, they solve crimes. Tiny crimes. Their proudest achievement is that they're Very Good Dogs.
#DogsInBookshops
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Miriam Margolyes is coming to @swanseastones! That's right; actual MIRIAM MARGOLYES will be here on Friday 17th at 12.30, signing her brand new Little Book of Miriam. There's no need to book - just turn up! Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
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We're very excited to announce that our October Welsh Book of the Month is Liz Hyder's award-winning novel
#TheTwelve
! Deliciously spooky, it's centred on Welsh folklore and ancient ritual, as two sisters test a prophecy on the Winter Solstice with world-changing consequences.
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*WILD RUNNING EVENT* Join us next Wednesday, 1.10, from 6pm, as we welcome the award-winning Swansea writer Natalie Ann Holborow to the shop! Natalie will be talking about her brand new book, Wild Running: South Wales with Bronwen Price. Free entry!
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3 months ago
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Just two days until our event with million-selling author and artist, James Norbury! Join us this Thursday, 25/9, from 6pm James will be doing an art workshop celebrating his new Big Panda and Tiny Dragon book, A Beautiful World. Tickets and details👇
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*ART WORKSHOP EVENT* Thursday 25/9 from 6pm James Norbury will be here for a Big Panda and Tiny Dragon event! Hell be doing an art workshop celebrating his forthcoming book, A Beautiful World, which will be available on the night. Tickets and details👇
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Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about A Beautiful World - Art Workshop with million-selling author James Norbury! today.
https://www.waterstones.com/events/a-beautiful-world-art-workshop-with-million-selling-author-james-norbury/swansea
4 months ago
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Everyone, this is Alfie. Alfie, this is everyone. Alfie is 70% tongue. His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
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*Welsh Book of the Month revealed* We are very excited to announce our Welsh Book of the Month for September, The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire, an irresistible dark fae romantasy inspired by Welsh mythology!
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Everyone, this is Atlas. Atlas, this is everyone. Like his Greek mythological namesake, Atlas, um, invented astrology and is responsible for holding up the sky. Good boy. His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
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*ART WORKSHOP EVENT* Thursday 25/9 from 6pm James Norbury will be here for a Big Panda and Tiny Dragon event! Hell be doing an art workshop celebrating his forthcoming book, A Beautiful World, which will be available on the night. Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...
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A Beautiful World - Art Workshop with million-selling author James Norbury! | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about A Beautiful World - Art Workshop with million-selling author James Norbury! today.
https://www.waterstones.com/events/a-beautiful-world-art-workshop-with-million-selling-author-james-norbury/swansea
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*EVENT - Julia Armfield in conversation with Eliza Clarke* Wednesday 10.9 from 6pm Julie and Eliza will be discussing their latest novels, Private Rites and She's Always Hungry. Booking in advance is essential! Details and tickets👇
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4 months ago
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Tuesday is
#Katabasis
day! We are opening at 8.30am Be amongst the first to get your hands on the new book; we also have VERY limited quantities of tote bags and tees so first come, first served.
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5 months ago
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Sorry for not posting anything for a while. Been reading War and Peace. It's hefty. Anyway, we're back. Hi. What have we missed? What's everyone reading?
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*EVENT* Join us on Wednesday 13th August for what will be a fascinating event! Carwyn Jones will be taking about his new book,
#VanishedWales
, as seen on ITV, which explores the fascinating stories of our lost landmarks. Details and tickets 👇
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5 months ago
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Thank you so much to Ian Watkins (H from Steps!) for our event today. Thanks, also, to everyone who came along - it was a lovely afternoon! We have limited SIGNED copies of Pride and the Rainbow Warriors in stock!
6 months ago
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*MEET H FROM STEPS!* Ian H Watkins will be here this Wednesday, 23.7, from 2pm, signing his brand new children's book, Pride & the Rainbow Warriors. Walk-ins are welcome but booking ahead is recommended!👇
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6 months ago
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Everyone, this is Wilfred. Wilfred, this is everyone. Wilfred believes himself to be a large dog; the reality is that he's approximately 2 inches tall. His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
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*SIGNING EVENT* H from Steps is coming to Waterstones Swansea! Ian H Watkins will be here on Wednesday 23.7 from 2pm, signing his brand new children's book, Pride & the Rainbow Warriors. Walk-ins welcome but booking ahead is recommended!👇
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6 months ago
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Thank you so much to Emma Swan, author of our brilliant children's book of the month, for popping in to the shop! We now have limited SIGNED COPIES of
#CruiseShipKid
in stock - the perfect summer holidays read!
6 months ago
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6 months ago
Philip Gwynne Jones, Welsh writer living in Venice. My ninth novel, the Euro-crime novel "The Magus of Sicily" comes out on July 3rd, and I'll be in conversation with
@markell1953.bsky.social
at
@swanseastones.bsky.social
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Everyone, this is Maisy. Maisy, this is everyone. Her favourite thing to do is to show off her resplendent eyebrows from all possible angles. Her proudest achievement, other than her eyebrows, is that she's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
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*CRIME FICTION EVENT* Next Thursday, 3rd July, 6pm Join us as we welcome two incredible crime fiction authors to the shop! Mark Ellis will be in conversation with Philip Gwynne Jones about their newest crime fiction novels. Tickets and details👇
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Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Mark Ellis in conversation with Philip Gwynne Jones today.
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A recent conversation between a small child and Twitter Guy 'How long have you worked here?' '28 years' 'What was it like when you started?' 'There was no internet' 'So.. so. Books, books were the sole source of all knowledge' 'Indeed. You will do well in life, small child'
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*CRIME FICTION EVENT* Next Thursday, 3rd July, 6pm Join us as we welcome two incredible crime fiction authors to the shop! Mark Ellis will be in conversation with Philip Gwynne Jones about their newest crime fiction novels. Tickets and details👇
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Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Mark Ellis in conversation with Philip Gwynne Jones today.
https://www.waterstones.com/events/mark-ellis-in-conversation-with-philip-gwynne-jones/swansea
7 months ago
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We're very excited to announce that H from Steps is coming to Waterstones Swansea! Ian H Watkins will be here on Wednesday 23.7 from 2pm, signing his brand new children's book, Pride & the Rainbow Warriors. Walk-ins welcome but booking ahead is recommended!👇
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...
7 months ago
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Mowgli, everyone. Mowgli's thing, as you'll see from the photos, is that he'll blow a raspberry when he thinks you're not looking and then feign innocence. His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog.
#DogsInBookshops
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Thank you so much to Noraly Schoenmaker (aka Itchy Boots) and everyone who came along to our sell-out (and very, very warm) event this evening! We have very limited SIGNED COPIES of
#FreeRide
in the shop, but be quick!
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*CRIME FICTION EVENT* Thursday 3rd July, 6pm Join us as we welcome two incredible crime fiction authors to the shop! Mark Ellis will be in conversation with Philip Gwynne Jones about their newest crime fiction novels. Tickets and details👇
www.waterstones.com/events/mark-...
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