Whilst waiting for Hooked, the next from Butter author Asako Yuzuki, here are a few suggestions to keep you going...

Everyone, this is Lexie. Lexie, this is everyone. Find someone who looks at you like Lexie looks at mobile phone cameras. Her proudest achievement is that she's a Very Good Dog. #DogsInBookshops

Doors open in 1.1 hours. Beyond them, more books than you could possibly imagine. Unless, that is, you are capable of conceptualising the idea of a building with lots of books on shelves and tables, in which case you can disregard our initial statement.

Does opened an hour ago. Everyone, this is Ruby. Ruby, this is everyone. Ruby loves you. Her proudest achievement is that she's a Very Good Dog. #DogsInBookshops

What's everyone reading this weekend?

Doors open in an hour. Beyond them, more books than you could possibly imagine. Unless, that is, you can imagine a lot of books, in which case you can disregard our initial statement.

Thank you so much to Stephanie Burgis, who popped in this week to sign her book! Wooing the Witch Queen is our Welsh Book of the Month for February; the opening instalment in a delightful cosy romantasy trilogy, which finds a feared sorceress falling for a dark wizard

Yesterday was day 2 of my mini-signing tour for Wooing the Witch Queen, traveling around different wonderful Welsh Waterstones while WtWQ is Welsh Book of the Month! So prepare for happy photos. :) I started out at @swanseastones.bsky.social , a bookstore (and city!) I've loved for a long time:

Everyone, this is Dolly. Dolly, this is everyone. Dolly is 70% nose and 30% cloud. Her proudest achievement is that she's a Very Good Dog. #DogsInBookshops

Our first event of the year is in just ten days! Ted Shirley, author of Afghanistan Sniper, will be in conversation with Cullen Mais. Wednesday 28th January from 6pm - follow the link below to book your ticket. www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...

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. www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...

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

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.

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! www.waterstones.com/events/30th-...

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: www.waterstones.com/category/cul...

We are hiring! If you'd like to join our barista team in the cafe this Christmas, pop in for a friendly chat.

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! www.waterstones.com/events/30th-...

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

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.

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.

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

What's everyone reading this weekend?

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

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.

*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👇 www.waterstones.com/events/the-s...

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. www.waterstones.com/events/the-r...

Doors open in 1.3 hours. It's #BookshopDay! Celebrate with DOUBLE PLUS STAMPS today. We'll see you in 1.3 hours.

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! www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...

*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... www.waterstones.com/events/curry...

*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👇 www.waterstones.com/events/the-w...

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

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. www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...

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.

*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! www.waterstones.com/events/wild-...

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👇 www.waterstones.com/events/a-bea...

What's everyone reading this weekend?

*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...

Everyone, this is Alfie. Alfie, this is everyone. Alfie is 70% tongue. His proudest achievement is that he's a Very Good Dog. #DogsInBookshops

What's everyone reading this weekend?

*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!

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

*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...

*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👇 www.waterstones.com/events/julia...

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. www.waterstones.com/events/katab...

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?

*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 👇 www.waterstones.com/events/vanis...

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!

*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!👇 www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...

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

*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!👇 www.waterstones.com/events/meet-...