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.

I'll be back in Beccles for the Suffolk launch of my debut novel in October.

Join us in the bookstore on Thu 30th October at 6.30pm for an evening with Salman Shaheen to celebrate the launch of his debut novel "Freebourne". Salman will be reading from his book and there will be an opportunity to purchase signed copies. www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/sele...

"The Troubled Deep", Rob Parker's great new crime novel set on the Norfolk Broads, is now in stock in paperback!

The new issue of "Booktime" magazine is available to view via the link below. Physical copies should arrive in the shop shortly. indd.adobe.com/.../d1b60348....

Great new cosy crime novel set in Norfolk now in stock!

The Story Blocks Journal is a great tool to unleash a child's creativity and inspire them to practice their English skills. Hardback, £17.99

Great selection of signed crime fiction by the hottest authors around now in stock!

Afternoon Tea with Sophie Hannah Wednesday 9th July, 3.00pm Tickets are now available to meet Sophie Hannah, who will be talking about her shocking new book “No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have Done”. Tickets are £6 including refreshments, available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/.../2025.../...

Not that we're wishing the year away or anything but we have a great selection of local 2026 Calendars now in stock!

Lisa Hall MJ Arlidge Sunday 15th June 3.30pm Bestselling writers Lisa Hall and MJ Arlidge have combined forces to an absolutely gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist. Tickets to see Lisa Hall and MJ Arlidge can be found at www.ticketsource.co.uk/.../m-j-arli...

Tim Sullivan Sunday 15th June 2.00pm Tim Sullivan has written, directed and produced numerous TV shows and feature films before turning his hand to crime writing. He has written 7 novels featuring DC George Cross. Tickets to see Tim Sullivan are available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/.../tim-sull...

Chris Hammer Sunday 15th June 11.30am Chris Hammer was a journalist for more than 30 years before his first crime novel was published in 2018. His books are an evocative look at murder in small town Australia. Tickets to see Chris Hammer can be purchased at www.ticketsource.co.uk/.../chris-ha...

Sunday 15th June 10.00 am Jayne Chard An award-winning producer in TV and film, Jayne is the author of "More Than Murder", an intriguing, witty, cosy crime novel set at a Murder Mystery weekend. Tickets to see Jayne Chard can be purchased at www.ticketsource.co.uk/.../jayne-ch...

Kate Ellis Saturday June 14th, 3.30pm Kate Ellis' best-known series features DI Wesley Peterson and combines detection with archaelogy. Her latest novel sees him investigate a body found on a small island off the coast of Devon. Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/slaughterins...

Barbara Nadel Saturday 14th June 2.00pm Barbara Nadel is best known for her Inspector Ikmen novels set in Turkey. Her latest novel sees him investigate a murder in a building recently bought by one of his colleagues. Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/slaughterins...

Robert Goddard Saturday 14th June 11.30am A novelist for nearly 40 years and author of over 30 bestselling books, Robert Goddard's latest book sees Superindentent Taleb caught up in a decades-old political controversy in Algeria. Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/.../2025.../...

Maureen Paton Saturday 14th June 10.00am A journalist and author, Maureen Paton's first novel makes an unlikely sleuth of CS Lewis as he investigates the disappearance of one of his students at the mysterious Rake Hall. Tickets available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/.../maureen-...

Today we are looking at this year's line-up of authors at the Slaughter in Southwold festival, where Beccles Books will be selling books. Tickets are available below or from Southwold Library, either in person or by calling 01502 722519. www.ticketsource.co.uk/slaughterins...

Now in paperback! "Midnight and Blue", the 25th Inspector Rebus novel by Ian Rankin "John Rebus put Edinburgh's worst criminals in jail. Now he's there with them. A murder at midnight in a locked cell presents a new mystery - but how do you find a killer in a place full of them?" Paperback, £9.99

Please join us in observing the National Two Minutes silence at noon today to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

Now in paperback! TV legend and bestselling author Richard Osman's latest novel, "We Solve Murders" is now in stock in paperback for £9.99! A dead body, a bag of money and a killer with their sights on her have Amy sending her dad an SOS... Luckily for her, he's a Private Investigator.

We are open today between 10am and 2pm so if you're in town on this chilly and slightly soggy Bank Holiday, please drop in and say hello!

Now in stock! "Food Noise" by Jack Mosley GLP-1s are said to be the biggest medical breakthrough in decades. They banish food cravings and subsequent weight loss is rapid,but how do you lose the weight well, and sustain it for life? Jack Moseley builds on the legacy of his father to find out more.

The May/June edition of "Booktime" is now available from the shop. Pick up your free copy as long as stocks last or click on the link below to read a digital copy. indd.adobe.com/view/ed48b69...

Celebrate this glorious season along with bestselling author Michael Morpurgo in this beautiful book, in stock now at Beccles Books. With new poems and reminiscences about childhood and Springs gone by, this is an enchanting memoir of the season from a much-beloved author. Hardback £16.99

Today we're turning the spotlight onto the remarkable life of artist, chef, restauranteur and local character Desmond Baldry. In his book "Born and Bread", Desmond recounts the tumultuous first half of his extraordinary life and career in the restaurant trade. On sale now in paperback at £11.99.

Now in stock! "Belsay" by LJ Ross "Christmas can be deadly… After a long year of crime-fighting, DCI Ryan and his team are looking forward to Christmas. But when a body turns up at during their stay at Belsay Hall, it's time to find out who’s been naughty or nice this year... " Pbk, £9.99.

Join us this Saturday along with three local authors—Gillian Campbell, Malcolm Holmes, and Barry Darch—as they discuss their books about the history of our town and local district. 🎟 Tickets are just £6.00 and available at Beccles Books. 📍 Location: Blyburgate Hall 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM

Now in stock: "A Death in Berlin" by Simon Scarrow. Simon will be signing copies of this great new book at Reydon Village Hall on Wednesday 19th March at 6.30pm. Tickets are £6 and are available here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolklibra... Hardback, £22.00

The March/April edition of "Booktime" is now available from the shop. Pick up your free copy as long as stocks last or click on the link below to read a digital copy. indd.adobe.com/view/7cc1b32...

Happy World Book Day everyone! Looking forward to seeing some great costumes after school today!

With World Book Day on the horizon we have good stock of all this year's titles so make sure you bring your vouchers down to the shop to get your free book soon! Children can redeem the tokens for a free World Book Day book or use them to get £1 off other titles.

With just a few days to go until the events with Elly Griffiths, you can at last get your signed copy of her new book, "The Frozen People". Now in stock. Hardback, £22.00 @ellygriffiths.bsky.social

Unfortunately we have had to cancel the event with Matthew Harffy scheduled for 8th March. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience and disappointment caused.

The wait is over! "Onyx Storm", the third volume of the bestselling Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros is in stock now! Free bookmark with every copy while stocks last. Hardback, £25.00 #BookSky #RebeccaYarros #empyreanseries

Great news for fans of Westerns! Now in stock - "Dark Frontier" by Matthew Harffy Pbk £9.99 "A thrilling western set in 1890s Oregon. An English policeman escapes to the American West for a new future, but life on the frontier proves far harder than he ever imagined..." @matthewharffy.bsky.social

Bestselling author Simon Scarrow will be talking about his writing and his new book at Reydon Village Hall on Wednesday 16th March at 6.30pm. Tickets are £6.00 including a glass of wine, available from Southwold Library or www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolklibra... @simon-scarrow.bsky.social

All calendars now reduced to just £2.99 each so grab yourself a bargain!

Talk and book signing with Elly Griffiths! Elly will be talking about her writing, including her new book "The Frozen People", available to be signed from Beccles Books. 2.00pm, Friday 14th February, Southwold Arts Centre Tickets are £6, available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolklibra...

Afternoon tea with author Simon Mayo Meet legendary broadcaster and author Simon Mayo, who will be talking to us about his new thriller, "Black Tag" and signing copies of his books. 3.00pm, Saturday 1st February, Reydon Village Hall IP18 6RF Tickets £6 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolklibra...