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The Gift of Giving
It's that time of year where parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles start to panic about what to buy for Christmas presents. Yes the latest games console, or in toy are great but don't forget the simple presents like jigsaws, board games and books . If it's books you are looking for, then pop on down to Havisham and Cratchit at Bleak House, and there you will find The Pop-Up Bookshop. We have books by many local authors, covering all sorts of genres, everything from Picture
Chris Horn
Nov 231 min read


Authors Spotlight Robert Masnica
Born in Northampton, UK, Robert Masnica has always had a passion for storytelling. From a young age, he enjoyed writing, but the idea of...
Chris Horn
Apr 112 min read


Broadstairs Book Fair
Don't forget the Broadstairs Book Fair will be taking place this Sunday 13th April between 09:30 and 16:00 at the pavilion Broadstairs....
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Apr 102 min read


Author Spotlight Mick Bray
Author Mick Bray graduated from Canterbury College of Art and after a successful career in Advertising and Design as a Creative Director...
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Apr 91 min read


Author Spotlight Samantha Glynn
Writer of the "Voice for Anxiety" series, Samantha Glynn, will be joining us at The Broadstairs Book Fair. We caught up with Samantha and...
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Apr 61 min read


What the Dickens...
Brand new event taking place at Bleak House Broadstairs, 14th 15th June 2025
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Mar 211 min read


Broadstairs Book Fair spring 2025
Broadstairs Book Fair, spring 2025. Taking place at the pavilion Broadstairs on Sunday 13th April 09:30-16:00
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Feb 121 min read


Author Spotlight Maggie Harris
The Pop-Up Bookshop is please to introduce another wonderful local author, Maggie Harris. Maggie Harris was born in Guyana and has lived...
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Nov 9, 20241 min read
The Pop-Up Bookshop, Broadstairs Book Fair.
Pop-Up Bookshop, proudly presents the Broadstairs Book Fair.
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Thank you.
A big thank you to all the wonderful people who came along to the Pop-Up Bookshop, yesterday that took place at The Royal Albion Hotel in...
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Apr 9, 20241 min read


The Pop-Up Bookshop
Come along to the Albion Hotel, Broadstairs. For the Pop-Up Bookshop. On until 17:00 today, we have genres to suit all readers.
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Apr 8, 20241 min read


Author Spotlight, Peter Erlam.
We caught up with another of our Wonderful Authors Peter Erlam, after many years in journalism Peter moved down to the Kent coast, and...
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Apr 7, 20242 min read


Author Spotlight, James Hobson.
Introducing James Hobson, local writer and keen historian and our newest member of the Pop-Up Bookshop. What inspires you ? Modern...
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Apr 1, 20242 min read


The Pop-Up Bookshop
Don't forget if you are looking for something to do with your little ones on Monday the 8th April, the Pop-Up Bookshop will be hosting...
Chris Horn
Mar 31, 20241 min read


Author Spotlight, Richard Lewis.
The Pop-Up Bookshop is proud to introduce another wonderful local author, Richard Lewis. Richard's books cover local history, including...
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Mar 28, 20242 min read


Author Spotlight Caroline Malone
Introducing one of our non fiction authors, Caroline Malone. Caroline has been a qualified healer for 23 years and has taught healing...
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Mar 22, 20241 min read


Author Spotlight John Condon
What inspired your books? I can be inspired by almost anything – an overheard conversation, a news report, a book I might be reading....
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Mar 16, 20242 min read


Author Spotlight Richard Savin
What inspires you? just the sheer pleasure of story telling. What are you currently working on? I am currently working on Book 2 of a...
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Mar 15, 20241 min read
The Pop-Up Bookshop chapter 3
The next Pop-Up will take place on monday the 8th April, at The Royal Albion Hotel in Broadstairs. From 9am until 5pm. We will have...
Chris Horn
Mar 4, 20241 min read
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