York Literary Festival Hosts Book Launch for A Very Vexing Murder by Lucy Andrew

by Alexis Majeau - April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

On March 24th at 6 pm in the York Library and Archives, Lucy Andrew held a book launch as part of York Literary Festival for her debut cosy crime novel, A Very Vexing Murder. Image credit: Alexis Majeau The book’s is Andrew’s first non-fiction novel. A Very Vexing Murder is the first of a two-book deal,

A New Kind of Pharmacy Comes to York

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by Sarah Curless - March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

This new bookstore in York can prescribe you poems to support you through any phase of life. There’s plenty of pharmacies for physical ailments, but what if you need some emotional support? Launching in York last Friday, The Poetry Pharmacy aims to mend your heart through the power of literature. https://www.instagram.com/p/DVs14s_jIOl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This idea

Independent Bookshop Week 2025: Angharad Hampshire Conversation Preview

by Poppy Marshall - May 30, 2025May 30, 2025

Independent Bookshop Week is coming up in June with seven events held over the seven days at different indie bookshops across York. The week, which runs from 14th of June to 21st June, includes an evening in conversation with authors Angharad Hampshire, L.K. Pang and Helen Smith at The Blue House

Anticipated 2025 book releases

by Mia Andrew - May 20, 2025May 20, 2025

A display of Books, and a wall mural at Criminally Good Books

Are you in need of an escape to a new world? Maybe a hopeless romantic storyline that will sweep you off your feet? Or even a typical murder mystery case for you to sink your teeth into? Well, here is our round up of some of the most anticipated fictional

Julian Norton’s new book signing

by Mia Andrew - May 20, 2025May 20, 2025

Calling all literary fans who are looking for an enriching read, there are many independent book stores across York, and of course a Waterstones located in the centre. Waterstones on 15 Coney Street, York, YO1 9QL, is accessible to all and has a lift to access the second floor, and it

The Bookworm’s Guide to York

by Chloe Turner - May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

Bookworms are always on the look out for great reads and York is a brilliant place to go searching. Whether you're snuggled under a blanket during winter or under the shade of a tree in summer, books are all-year-round enjoyment. York is lucky enough to have a Waterstones at 15 Coney Street,