The new David Blake book has arrived! "The Watch House" is in stock now, RRP £9.99

Ali Dawson is getting ready for Christmas when there's a knock on the door. But it isn’t carol singers. It’s Charles Dickens. Charles has made his way from 1851 to 2024 and is keen to enjoy a 21st century Christmas. Just wait until he sees The Muppet Christmas Carol… @ellygriffiths.bsky.social

We have just been informed that David Blake's next book, "The Watch House", should be with us around the end of this month! We will keep you updated as soon as we know more.

Manga at Beccles Books From "Apothecary Diaries" to "The Summer Hikaru Died", all the hottest Manga are now in stock at Beccles Books. Don't see your particular favourite? Just ask and we'll get it for you, usually in just a couple of days.

The May/June issue of Booktime is now available free in the shop or, if you prefer, you can read a digital copy here: indd.adobe.com/view/95ce4fa...

Today is St George's Day - but who was the real St George and why is he now the Patron Saint of England, a country which didn't exist when he was alive? The answers to these and many more questions can be found in "St George" by Giles Morgan, on sale now at just £3.99 each.

"Rita and Bill" by Hugh and Rosie Lake. This charming little booklet, written from the point of view of two Lowestoft kittiwakes, attempts to dispel the confusion between kittiwakes and gulls and give us a sympathetic view of these endangered birds. Pbk, £3.99 www.edp24.co.uk/news/2598245...

Easter Weekend Opening Times We are open as usual over the Easter break except for the following days. Open Good Friday 3rd April 10.00am-4.30pm Open Easter Saturday 4th April 10.00am-4.30pm Closed Easter Monday 6th April

Looking forward to seeing you all at Slaughter in Southwold next June!!

Don't forget - double Loyalty Card points today and tomorrow to celebrate our anniversary!

Wednesday marks the 15th anniversary of Beccles Books, and to celebrate we will be offering DOUBLE POINTS on all Loyalty Cards on Wednesday and Thursday. Come on down and help us celebrate!

It's World Book Day, and we have a good stock of all the special books in stock for you to swap for your vouchers or you can use them to get £1 off a any Children's book. We're looking forward to seeing all your great costumes when you come in after school! @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social

The March/April edition of "Booktime" is now available in the shop as long as stocks last. As always, it is free. If you can't make it into the shop or just want to look at a digital copy, it is available here: indd.adobe.com/view/6bf0232...

Today is Pokémon's 30th anniversary and to celebrate, will be giving giving away a pocket guide to Pokémon with every children's purchase today and tomorrow. We also have Pokémon guides, novels, activity books and even wallets in stock for all you fans so pop in and catch 'em all!

The wait is over - "Berwick", the 24th Chief Inspector Ryan book by crime writing phenomenon LJ Ross is now available in hardback. Find out why she's our shop's best-selling author today!

Such a great evening! Thank you all so much for coming and special thanks of course to the one and only Elly Griffiths! We have signed copies of both of her Ali Dawson books currently on sale in the shop so if you weren't able to attend last Friday you can still get yourself the perfect gift.

The 2026 World Book Day books are now available! Choose from 12 different titles, ranging from picture books to teen dramas, all only £1.00 each or FREE with your 2026 World Book Day voucher!

Limited number of signed copies now available! "I, Lorina" by LM West is based on the true story of Norfolk woman Lorina Bulwer, who created an extraordinary series of textiles venting her anger and frustration that speak to us powerfully across the gulf of over a century.

January Sale now on!! Hundreds of books included, starting from as little as £1.00 each!!

It appears that power to the shop won't be restored for a few hours yet so we have reluctantly taken the decision to close for the rest of the day. Our apologies for the inconvenience caused.

The Jan/Feb edition of "Booktime" is now available free in store while stocks last or you can read a digital copy here: indd.adobe.com/view/7ac2c32...

Just getting ready to close for the last time in 2025. I know many of us have had a hard year so my sincere wish is for us all to have a better 2026. We are closed tomorrow so see you on Friday!

Tickets for the Elly Griffiths event on the evening of February 13th are now sold out! Looks like it will be a great evening. If you don't have a ticket, Waterstones in Lowestoft are holding an event with her that afternoon and there are some tickets left, please see them for details.

We are open as usual today until 4.30pm so come along and pay us a visit!

We are just about to close so we just wanted to wish all our lovely customers a very Merry Christmas. We will be back open at 10am on Saturday 27th December so you can all spend your Book Tokens!

Just a reminder that we are open all day today until 4.30pm and open tomorrow from 9.00am till 4.30pm as usual. Orders placed today for items that are in stock at the supplier should hopefully arrive tomorrow so there's still time for a last-minute Christmas purchase!

While we would hope that orders placed on Tuesday for items in stock at our suppliers would arrive Wednesday in time for Christmas, in practice it is better to order no later than closing time on Monday to be sure of getting your items on time.

Just a reminder that we are open today until 2pm if you fancy some stress-free Christmas shopping.

The second article about Beccles in just over two months in the Express and another quick mention for Beccles Books!

Our Christmas Opening Hours are: Sunday 21st December 10.00am - 2.00pm Monday 22nd December 9.00am – 4.30pm Tuesday 23rd December 10.00am – 4.30pm Wednesday 24th December 9.00am – 4.30pm Christmas Day – CLOSED Boxing Day – CLOSED Saturday 27th December 10.00am-4.30pm

Now back in stock ready for Christmas! "North Cove and Barnby: A History of Two Villages", revised and expanded edition. Pbk, £15.00

The new David Blake has arrived!!

Hope you will all be joining us tonight for the Christmas Lights switch on - we will be open late so why not pop in and take a look?

Now in stock - Plusheez Phone and Tablet holders!

Free £5 book token with every purchase over £20 (excludes purchases of Book Tokens). While stock last.

It was wonderful to return to my old hometown last week for the launch of my debut novel. Beccles Books Ltd still have a few signed copies of Freebourne available, but they're selling out fast. The Beccles and Bungay Journal reports.

Thanks once again to local author Salman Shaheen for a great evening as he launched his new novel "Freebourne" and to everyone who was able to come to the event on 3rd. We still have a couple of signed copies left but they are selling fast. @salmanshaheen.bsky.social

Please join us in observing the national two minute silence for Armistice Day at 11.00am.

The third book in Philip Pullman's "Book of Dust" trilogy is now available from Beccles Books.

We have been advised that the link for tickets to the event with Salman Shaheen on 3rd November in the previous post is no longer working. To reserve tickets, please use this link: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bec...

Just a quick reminder that there are still a few tickets left for the event with Salman Shaheen on 3rd November at 6.30pm. Tickets are available via this link: www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/sele... The books have now arrived ready for publication day on 28th October so here's a sneaky glimpse.

Today is Bookshop Day and to celebrate we are giving everyone who spends £10 or more today a FREE £5 book token. Spend £10 in store today (purchases of book tokens excepted) and you will receive a FREE £5 book token. We have 100 to give away so act fast because when they're gone, they're gone.

Salman Shaheen Event - Important Update Due to circumstances beyond our control, the book launch with local author Salman Shaheen will now be held at 6.30pm on Monday 3rd November 2025. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. @salmanshaheen.bsky.social

Few aspects of local history are more fondly remembered than the Barsham Fairs, and the Waveney Clarion, the monthly magazine that grew out of them. Now the history of the Waveney Clarion is the subject of a great new book, assembled by some of the original team behind the much-loved publication.

Christopher Reeve and Janet Peachey have travelled the length of the Waveney Valley recording the ancient hubs of the towns and villages in his words and her pictures in "A Prayer and a Pint: Churches and Pubs of the Waveney Valley", now in stock at Beccles Books. Paperback, £14.95

Now in stock - "A Portrait of Suffolk" by John Worrall Pbk, £15.99

Since yesterday we've had another colourful selection of 2026 diaries arrive into stock! Don't delay, start planning your 2026 today!

Great selection of 2026 diaries now available, from A4 and A5 desk diaries to smaller sizes for handbags and pockets.