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Flora Soames at Burford Lit Fest This Weekend
Flora Soames set up her design business in 2009 and launched a range of fabrics and wallpapers a decade later. One of House & Garden’s...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Join Winning Author Michael Malay at Burford Lit Fest
We are so very thrilled to be welcoming winning author to Burford on Sunday 29th September at 10am to talk about his book Late Light. Dr...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Sep 18, 20241 min read


A Bookshop for Grown Ups
We are delighted that with the opening of Little Madhatter Emporium at 103 High Street, The Madhatter Bookshop at 122 High Street is now...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Sep 5, 20241 min read


LAUNCHING TODAY - Writing Course
We are delighted to announce that we are working with Alison Waller to offer a a new course, Telling Stories: Short Fiction For Beginners....

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Aug 29, 20242 min read


Update your audio membership in time for your holiday!
We definitely agree that books are best but sometimes you just need more space in your suitcase for your Jimmy Choos so packing audible...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Aug 12, 20241 min read


The Booker Long List has dropped!
It's here... the #BookerPrize longlist has been announced! Discover the Booker Dozen, the thirteen extraordinary novels on the longlist,...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Jul 30, 20241 min read


A Little Reminder to Share the Book Magic
A BIG thank you to everybody who has dropped books into the shop for us to pass on to Children's Book Project We currently have a big...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Jun 27, 20241 min read


Today is My Bookshop Birthday
Although today is just like any other Monday on Burford High Street I cannot let the day go by without mentioning that 4 years ago today...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Jun 24, 20241 min read


Are audio books your bag?
Whether you prefer to listen whilst walking the dog or on your commute we have got you sorted with audio books! This week is indie...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Jun 15, 20241 min read


We need your help to share the magic!
It's that time of year when we need your help! This is the third year we have teamed up with The Children's Book Project to help tackle...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Jun 12, 20241 min read


Madhatter Chatter.... BIG and Little!
Whilst there has been a bookshop in Burford for over 30 years run by some incredible women June 20th will mark our 5th Birthday - five...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
May 27, 20242 min read


Books To Brighten Your Day
My memories of May Day celebrations revolve around lazy picnics by the river in University Parks, cold beers at picnic tables at The Head...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
May 2, 20242 min read


So Much To Celebrate
Not only was it World book Day yesterday but today is International Women's Day! It was my absolute pleasure to join St Jospeh's Primary...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Mar 8, 20242 min read


Calling audio book fans!
Whilst we think you cannot beat the joys of visiting the bookshop, taking your time to peruse the shelves before selecting a paperback,...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Feb 26, 20241 min read


Welcome to 2024
Welcome back literary lovers. I can hardly believe January has only a few hours left. I have never been a fan of Jan but this year I...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Jan 31, 20241 min read


Join Us This Saturday
Saturday 2nd December We are delighted that the lights on Burford Hill will be switched on at 4pm and Father Christmas will be checking...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Nov 27, 20231 min read


STOP PRESS - Bag Some Book Tokens
Play our online game, guess the 20 hidden books and you could bag yourself £500 in National Book Tokens to spend in your favourite indie...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Nov 17, 20231 min read


October Events at The Bookshop
Felix Francis talking about his new book NO RESERVE Monday 16th October 6.30 pm at Burford Library There are still a few tickets left to...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Oct 12, 20231 min read


It's Here!
Friday see's the start of the Burford Literary Festival with cookery writer Torie True, some of our events are sold out but we still have...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Sep 19, 20231 min read


Hello September
Hello everybody and welcome to Autumn, although I am looking out onto Burford High Street and it looks and feels like Summer has...

Kim, The Madhatter Bookshop, Burford
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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