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Welcome to our lovely book shop, based in Caversham. For us, it feels like home. Whether you enjoy books for children or books for adults, we have the perfect selection for you. We also have a variety of events happening throughout the year for all ages, so please do take a look and find the one for you.

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Fourbears picks for adults

Orphia And Eurydicius

£9.99

Murder on Lake Garda : An unputdownable murder mystery from the author of A F...

£16.99

A Stroke of the Pen : The Lost Stories

£20.00

Stranger in the Village : a page-turning, addictive cozy mystery from Kate We...

£9.99

Book subscriptions

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Our book subscription is the perfect gift for the book lover you know, that could even be yourself! We hand pick a title each month based on your individual book tastes. The book is beautifully wrapped and posted right to your door. We love to share the books we adored reading.

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Fourbears picks for children

Rainbowsaurus

£12.99

Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem

£9.99

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What's on!

Upcoming Events

Fourbears Baby Group
Fri, 25 Oct
Caversham
25 Oct 2024, 10:30 – 11:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
25 Oct 2024, 10:30 – 11:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
Join us for stories, rhymes and the bubble machine
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Children's Books Group - Ages 5-8 Non Fiction November
Sun, 03 Nov
Caversham
03 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
03 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
Join us to celebrate Non Fiction November in our monthly books group for ages 5-8. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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YA Book Club
Wed, 06 Nov
Caversham
06 Nov 2024, 17:30 – 18:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
06 Nov 2024, 17:30 – 18:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
For ages 14-18 years, introducing our brand new YA Book Club!
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Primers 7 celebration with Antonia Taylor and Laura Varnam
Fri, 08 Nov
Fourbears Books
08 Nov 2024, 18:30
Fourbears Books, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
08 Nov 2024, 18:30
Fourbears Books, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
Join us as we have a chat with Antonia and Laura to celebrate the release of Poetry Collection Primers 7, a collection of poems published by Nine Arches
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Children's Book Group Ages 9-11
Sun, 17 Nov
Caversham
17 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
17 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
Join us to celebrate Non Fiction November. Suitable for ages 9-11. All Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Festive Wine with Words
Thu, 28 Nov
Caversham
28 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
28 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
The fabulous Tamsin from Wine Curious takes you through at least 6 festive wines, with regular breaks for some festive readings to accompany the wine.
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In Conversation with Robert Thorogood
Thu, 30 Jan
Caversham
30 Jan 2025, 19:00 – 20:00
Caversham, Caversham Baptist Church, 1 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JB, UK
30 Jan 2025, 19:00 – 20:00
Caversham, Caversham Baptist Church, 1 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JB, UK
Robert is well known for being the creator of Death in Paradise will be joining us to discuss his latest book Murder on the Marlow Belle.
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