Waterstones Nottingham

Join us at WaterstonesNG for an exciting launch party for the new book from the magical world of Harry Potter!
Celebrate the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald in style by joining in wth our costume competition, with prizes for the best Harry Potter themed outfits. Grab a bite from our table of themed refreshments then join the party on the second floor, with quizzes, games, and selfie stations – take your departure photo from Platform 9 ¾ or become wante...d by the Dementors at Azkaban!
Visit Hogwarts for classes in Potion-making (at witch's or wizard's own risk) and Care of Magical Creatures, or take a trip to the trés magnifique Cirque Arcanus and see the finest sideshow attractions in the wizarding world!
Then, at midnight, we will be releasing the brand new book from J.K. Rowling, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald – be amongst the first readers anywhere to get your hands on one!
Entry to this event is free, but please register with us and pick up your commemorative ticket from the shop!
Please ask a bookselling Muggle for more information, and to pre-order your half-price copy of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald!
Visit us at Waterstones Nottingham on Bridlesmith Gate, or give us a call 0115 947 0069.
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Just released today: this wonderful new cookbook from the Hubb Community Kitchen based around the Grenfell Tower. It's only £9.99 and all the profits go to charity - a great cause and tasty looking food!

Half price this week! 🎳

Have you picked up your copy of The Chalk Man yet? Top of the charts, thoroughly gripping and loved by Stephen King! Not only that, but C.J. Tudor wrote parts of it in our store, so you *know* it's good.

Have you seen the wonderful Pebbles on the Beach? A lovely wee book about the pleasures of finding rocks and minerals when out and about near the sea. Just look at that dust jacket!

Already a record-breaking batsman for Leicestershire then Nottinghamshire, it looked like local hero James Taylor was set for a stellar career in Test Cricket, before the diagnosis of a rare heart condition forced him to retire. His autobiography, Cut Short, is a revealing memoir of the highs and lows of cricket at the highest levels of international competition, as well as at the county grounds, and coming to terms with his condition.
Recently appointed as an England selecto...r, James remains at the very heart of English Cricket, and he will be joining us at Waterstones Nottingham to sign copies of his book.
We advise early arrival to avoid disappointment as James' busy schedule as a commentator means he will have limited time with us on the day. If you are unable to come along, speak to a bookseller about getting a signed copy reserved for yourself!
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Eve Makis runs Quick-Fire Write on the Ground floor
Take a break from shopping to explore your creativity. All you need is five minutes. Just sit down with Eve Makis and answer a few simple questions about the things you love. You may be surprised by what you produce.
... Anthony Cropper in the Sillitoe Room runs Writing Workshop
This one-hour workshop is open to all ages and levels. With easy and accessible prompts Anthony Cropper will show you how you can draw on life experiences to help shape stories and poems. Write about where you’re from, your family name, your life in songs. The sessions will be fun and interactive. You’ll share ideas, you’ll write, you’ll explore your past.
With sessions at 11am - 12pm and 1pm-2pm
Please ask a bookseller for more information, this event is free to enter, just turn up on the day!
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Go here. Do that. Work here. Buy that.
Spend each day bored, staring at a screen, wondering if this is really all there is.
There is another way.
... My name is Nightscape. Through years of training, I get to see the city in a way nobody else does.
Urban Explorer and free-runner, Nightscape has captivated millions with his death-defying climbs into the world above our heads. Meet his at this special event where he'll be signing copies of his first book, No Limits.
In this new book Nightscape shares his favourite climbs and some of the stunning photos he's taken, so you can see the world as he sees it.
This signing event is free to enter, no ticket required. We advise early arrival to avoid disappointment.
Please ask a bookseller for more information.
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Deliciously Ella's Plant Based Cookbook joins Jamie Oliver's Italy on the rather splendid Half Price offer.

We released the brand new Waterstones Plus cards out into the wild today. If you want to capture one for yourself, pop in to store and we'll sign you up! Same sort of situation as the stamp card, but with extra bonuses like half stamps and the chance to get sweet signed editions! And if you are a student, bring in your ID and you can get 5% discount as well as all the above tastiness.

"The years are recorded in rings inside the trunk of a tree, but how was time recorded in his own body? Time didn't spread out gradually, ring after ring, nor was it lined up neatly in a row; could it just be a disorderly pile, like the inside of a drawer no one ever bothers to straighten?" - The Last Children of Tokyo by Yoko Tawada

Last night someone smashed our lovely Harry Potter window. We have alerted the Dementors.Last night someone smashed our lovely Harry Potter window. We have alerted the Dementors.

Lucy Watson visits Nottingham to discuss her new book Feed Me Vegan: For All Occassions
In her bestselling, award-winning cookery debut, Feed Me Vegan, Lucy Watson brought simple, straightforward vegan comfort food to legions of vegans - both new-adopters and plant-based veterans. Now she’s back with a book of all-new vegan recipes to suit every mealtime, celebration, and your Instagram feed.
Meet Lucy as she discusses her new book of easy recipes for everyday veganism, Feed Me Vegan: For All Occasions, followed by a book singing (please see Terms and Conditions below).

Many poets can make you cry, many more can make you laugh, but few can put you in the awkward position of having to do both at the same time. Henry's lithe verse can flex from madcap hilarity to razor-sharp poignancy in the space of a few beats.
He will be joining us on stage in the Sillitoe Room at Waterstones Nottingham to read a selection of poems from his two latest collections, The Department of Lost Wishes and This Phantom Breath.
Henry Normal is a screen-writer, film p...roducer and poet. As the MD of Baby Cow Productions, some of his most famous screen credits include The Royle Family, Red Dwarf and Philomena. The Nottingham-born writer also launched the Manchester Poetry Festival and the Nottingham Poetry Festival.
Illuminating any subject from science and cosmology to family, and introspective thoughts about life and death, his poems are often moving, poignant and hilarious.
Your ticket price is redeemable against a purchase of any of Henry's books on the night, please ask a bookseller for more information.
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Waterstones Nottingham is delighted to welcome back one of our favourite fantasy authors!
Ben Aaronovitch will be in store for a limited time to sign copies of his new book, the latest in the Peter Grant series, Lies Sleeping. (He'll also sign any other books of his you've got!)
If you are unable to make it on the day, why not ask a bookseller about getting a signed copy reserved, you can even ask for a dedication but these can't be guaranteed. The duration of the event is a...t the author's discretion, please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
This is a signing event, - no ticket required. Call us at the shop or email events.nottingham@waterstones.com for more information.
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One of the true masters of British crime fiction, Peter Robinson returns to the Sillitoe Room at Waterstones Nottingham to talk about the 25th novel in his best-selling DCI Banks series.
Banks is caught between two cases that are, on first sight, unrelated. Firstly, he is called to the body of a university student, found in an abandoned car on the Yorkshire moors. The instant thinking is suicide, but how did she find her way to the middle of nowhere? Then, a short time later,... the well-dressed body of a man is spotted by hikers at the bottom of a gulley- broken, sprawled, nibbled at by wild animals. He might have just fallen in- but would he have been out walking without waterproof and boots? Hardly likely.
Slowly, Banks and his officers put together the stories behind both deaths. There is little to go on, but diligence and a bit of luck mean that one clue after another is uncovered.
Meanwhile, Annie's father has a new girlfriend, and she comes up with a shocking piece of information that alerts Banks to the return of an old enemy, who wounded both Alan and Annie deeply, physically and mentally. It is likely that he will stop at nothing to get what he wants now.
Peter will be signing books after the talk, don't miss your chance to meet a genre-defining crime writer, call now or click online to reserve your ticket! Tickets £3, available now!
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We're delighted to welcome back the best-selling author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep, Joanna Cannon, who will join us in the Sillitoe Room on the fourth floor of Waterstones Nottingham to talk about her second novel Three Things about Elsie.
Wine and refreshments will be served at this event,
Please ask a bookseller for more information, call us on 0115 947 0069

The store seems very quiet at the moment. Not sure why. Anyway, good time to pop in for a book. You'll get customer service out the wazoo...

Brand new house themed covers of The Chamber of Secrets are now in store! Come check out our window, where you'll see this amazing Aragog, made from the pages of the book!

great store

always very well stocked and one of the best branches, laid out across 3 floors

could spend just hours in here

We went to the Bruce Dickinson book signing today. I had contacted Waterstones a few weeks ago regarding my friend who was going with us. Being in remission from Leukemia, she couldn't be outside in the cold or standing close to people. They were totally understanding and arranged for her to wait inside in the warm and even provided her with a chair. Such caring and understanding people, by putting these small things in place, it meant my friend could attend and meet Bruce without worry. Thank you to Dan, Pete and Dave for looking after us, and to Will for arranging it all. You went above and beyond, great customer service.

We visited yesterday and I must say it's one of my favorite waterstones. Floors of books. A brilliant kids section with places they can sit and relax with a book! We spent the morning here and enjoyed taking the books we purchased into the coffee shop. Staff very helpful to��

We met our hero, Jeffery Deaver, at Waterstones, Nottingham, for the 3rd time. Everything went very well and we came away smiling, a signed copy of Jeffery's latest thriller under my arm.

Waterstones hosted a launch I organised for a book produced by the Maggie's Cancer Charity. They were so helpful and supportive, and the Sillitoe Room is a great venue for a launch event. Thanks Waterstones for helping us raise vital funds for Maggie's and for hosting a great event!

Visited this afternoon with my nearly 9 year old daughter. Left with 4 books with the help of the very helpful Kat in the children’s department. Fantastic shop and great to have help choosing books.

Review would be; Friendly and welcoming. Good price's.. Unjudgmental.. Staff whom i met were skilled and knowledgable.. enjoyed the coffee. great place to hang out with friend's recommend it to uni students, thinker's and passes by. Being there a moment can brighten your mood.

Probably the best of the three I have access to Huge stock helpful staff even the customers are friendly 🤗

My favourite book shop, a vast selection of reading material over a few floors. The staff very helpful and knowledgeable.

More than just browsing and buying - coffee and play area for kids and really friendly and helpful staff

Lovely place to visit very relaxed atmosphere ��

I went to Sue Moorcroft's book launch there, for A Christmas Promise.



A well organised event. The event manager compered really well.



Very large - tardis-like, even (and well stocked)

I could get lost in the Spiritual section (which is huge btw!!) all day! 😍 loved that they sell tarot and crystal balls and other such paraphanelia aswell as a great range of books!

I attended the Bruce Dickinson book signing yesterday. The staff were brilliant, very helpful and kept us informed. Oh and they take great photos!

Had a great evening upstairs in the Sillitoe Room listening to Henry Normal launch his latest book of poetry.

Friendly bookshop, excellent collection of books which makes it possible for you to always find something to read. Highly recommended to all you bookworms �

Went for the book launch of Sue Moorcroft's "The Christmas Promise", which was very well organised and set up. The shop itself was great - five storeys of books! Who wouldn't love that?

Loved the layout of the multiple floors, staff were really polite, knowledgeable and very helpful ����. The only down side for my self were the Ladies toilets in the Cafe, these were shocking! Old, shabby and a little bit dirty ☹️️

I went in yesterday for the Tony Robinson ticket and book.I received a good service.I will be looking at coming back in the new future!

great store

always very well stocked and one of the best branches, laid out across 3 floors

could spend just hours in here

We went to the Bruce Dickinson book signing today. I had contacted Waterstones a few weeks ago regarding my friend who was going with us. Being in remission from Leukemia, she couldn't be outside in the cold or standing close to people. They were totally understanding and arranged for her to wait inside in the warm and even provided her with a chair. Such caring and understanding people, by putting these small things in place, it meant my friend could attend and meet Bruce without worry. Thank you to Dan, Pete and Dave for looking after us, and to Will for arranging it all. You went above and beyond, great customer service.

We visited yesterday and I must say it's one of my favorite waterstones. Floors of books. A brilliant kids section with places they can sit and relax with a book! We spent the morning here and enjoyed taking the books we purchased into the coffee shop. Staff very helpful to��

We met our hero, Jeffery Deaver, at Waterstones, Nottingham, for the 3rd time. Everything went very well and we came away smiling, a signed copy of Jeffery's latest thriller under my arm.

Waterstones hosted a launch I organised for a book produced by the Maggie's Cancer Charity. They were so helpful and supportive, and the Sillitoe Room is a great venue for a launch event. Thanks Waterstones for helping us raise vital funds for Maggie's and for hosting a great event!

Visited this afternoon with my nearly 9 year old daughter. Left with 4 books with the help of the very helpful Kat in the children’s department. Fantastic shop and great to have help choosing books.

Review would be; Friendly and welcoming. Good price's.. Unjudgmental.. Staff whom i met were skilled and knowledgable.. enjoyed the coffee. great place to hang out with friend's recommend it to uni students, thinker's and passes by. Being there a moment can brighten your mood.

Probably the best of the three I have access to Huge stock helpful staff even the customers are friendly 🤗

My favourite book shop, a vast selection of reading material over a few floors. The staff very helpful and knowledgeable.

More than just browsing and buying - coffee and play area for kids and really friendly and helpful staff

Lovely place to visit very relaxed atmosphere ��

I went to Sue Moorcroft's book launch there, for A Christmas Promise.



A well organised event. The event manager compered really well.



Very large - tardis-like, even (and well stocked)

I could get lost in the Spiritual section (which is huge btw!!) all day! 😍 loved that they sell tarot and crystal balls and other such paraphanelia aswell as a great range of books!

I attended the Bruce Dickinson book signing yesterday. The staff were brilliant, very helpful and kept us informed. Oh and they take great photos!

Had a great evening upstairs in the Sillitoe Room listening to Henry Normal launch his latest book of poetry.

Friendly bookshop, excellent collection of books which makes it possible for you to always find something to read. Highly recommended to all you bookworms �

Went for the book launch of Sue Moorcroft's "The Christmas Promise", which was very well organised and set up. The shop itself was great - five storeys of books! Who wouldn't love that?

Loved the layout of the multiple floors, staff were really polite, knowledgeable and very helpful ����. The only down side for my self were the Ladies toilets in the Cafe, these were shocking! Old, shabby and a little bit dirty ☹️️

I went in yesterday for the Tony Robinson ticket and book.I received a good service.I will be looking at coming back in the new future!