A radical, independent bookshop and community hub by the sea.

Events space, crafts room, reading room, and lots of resources. Everyone is welcome!

Our online shop is hosted by bookshop.org. We receive the full profit from every purchase you make. Thanks for shopping indie!

Once again our lil queer hearts can't take it. THE Michelle Tea will be joining us in conversation with Maz Murray on Monday 2nd September 6:30PM. New to Michelle Tea? Come join us and discover why we are screaming rn. Tickets available on our we
What's next for the Folkestone Bookshop? Check back tomorrow and don't miss out 👀
Happy Sunday all! Our solidarity board is looking very full and we encourage folks to come down and use them! We particularly encourage folks who have been having to experience the waves of hatred washing through this island over the last couple wee
August Events! We may be adding further kids events during August so keep an eye on our socials and our website!
Join potato printing artist and illustrator, James O’Brien for a potato printing workshop at the bookshop! Learn how to potato print a variety of different animals using pre-cut shapes. INFO ⏳Workshop lasts 45-60 minutes 🎨 All materials wil
Join Kent based author Alice Hemming for a crafting session and storytime to celebrate the launch of her new book The Bison and the Butterfly all about nature and friendship, inspired by the Wilder Blean project! 🌻🦋🦬 Send us a message to let us k
📚 Folkestone Women's Forum Book Club 📚 Wednesday August 7th 6PM Usually finished by 7:30PM Link in @folkestonewomensforum bio to sign up!