October Books is a co-operative, radical neighbourhood bookshop and community hub. We are a not for profit business that aims to promote the value of reading, writing, imagination and creativity.
Founded in 1977 in Bevois Valley, we then moved to rented premises at 243 Portswood Road. In November 2018, with the help and support of our community, many of whom invested time, money and physical labour, we moved to our own premises, at 189 Portswood Road. You may have seen us on the news with our Human Chain!
From there, we trade independently from any political organisation, and seek to promote a fair and equal society.
Our workers and volunteers are from many different backgrounds, and they bring diversity to the shop, so everyone feels at home in October Books.
We believe in the value of local independent bookshops as an alternative to high street chains and as a way of fostering and supporting the community.
October Books is a space to promote books and ideas that challenge the status quo and we promote and support books, groups and organisations that are working towards social, economic and environmental equality and justice.
Alongside books, we also sell fair trade, organic, sustainable and low environmental impact products. We endeavour to make sure the products we sell support fair trade and that the farmers and workers who grow and make these products are fairly paid.
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October Books
189 Portswood Rd
Southampton
SO17 2NF
