Waterstone'S Belfast

Whatever you've lost, Egg Box Dragon will find it. He's retrieved missing footballs, glasses and watches aplenty. He's so expert at cracking mysteries that the Queen herself requests his services. Will Egg Box Dragon find the missing diamond from the Queen's crown?
Join us on Saturday, September 29th @ 11am in the children's section where we will be reading "The Adventures of Egg Box Dragon", written by the incomparable Richard Adams and illustrated by the award-winning creator of the "Claude" series Alex T. Smith.
Stick around after for some colouring-in.

Events Co-Ordinator/Lead Bookseller Emma (right) and Children's Bookseller Jennie (left) had a wonderful time at BookTrust's event with Lauren Child, Bruce Ingham, and Maire Zepf (absent from the photo!).
A few signed copies of their books will be available in the store from Monday.

We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Perry, the author of 2016's Waterstones Book of the YearThe Essex Serpent, to Belfast in conversation with Paul McVeigh to discuss her new novel Melmoth.
Sarah Perry is the UK's most extraordinary writer of Gothic literature. She has a PhD in Creative Writing from Royal Holloway. She has been the writer in residence at Gladstone's Library and the UNESCO World City of Literature Writer in Residence in Prague. After Me Comes the Flood, her fir...st novel, was longlisted for the Guardian First Book Award and the Folio Prize, and won the East Anglian Book of the Year Award in 2014. Her latest novel, The Essex Serpent, was a number one bestseller in hardback, Waterstones Book of the Year 2016, the British Book Awards Book of the Year 2017, was shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award and Dylan Thomas Award, and longlisted for the Bailey's Women's Prize for Fiction 2017.
Melmoth is a profound, ambitiously realised work of fiction which asks fundamental questions about guilt, forgiveness, moral reckoning and how we come to terms with our actions in a conflicted world. A compulsive, terrifying and thoroughly modern Gothic novel, and a response to the Irish Gothic classic Melmoth the Wanderer.

Further details: 020892040159 Belfast.events@waterstones.com
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We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are hosting Sarah Perry in conversation with Paul McVeigh on November 22nd. Sarah wrote the 2016 Waterstones Book of Year The Essex Serpent and will be talking to Paul about her astonishing new novel Melmoth. This is a rare appearance so get your tickets fast! https://www.waterstones.com/…/an-evenin g-with-sarah…/belfast

This month we are reading Kameron Hurley's The Stars Are Legion.
Somewhere on the outer rim of the universe, a mass of decaying world-ships known as the Legion is travelling in the seams between the stars. For generations, a war for control of the Legion has been waged, with no clear resolution.
As worlds continue to die, a desperate plan is put into motion. Zan wakes with no memory, prisoner of a people who say they are her family. She is told she is their salvation - the o...nly person capable of boarding the Mokshi, a world-ship with the power to leave the Legion. But Zan's new family is not the only one desperate to gain control of the prized ship.
Zan must choose sides in a genocidal campaign that will take her from the edges of the Legion's gravity well to the very belly of the world. Zan will soon learn that she carries the seeds of the Legion's destruction - and its possible salvation.
Join us for free coffee and sci-fi chat.
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Amy's hair is out of control and only one 'do will do: a Daddy Hairdo! Dad's done his homework and his styles are out of this world but, as Amy discovers, they can make life a trifle tricky...
Join us on Saturday, September 22nd at 11am in the Children's section where we will be reading Francis Martin and Claire Powell's hilarious new picture book "Daddy Hairdo".
... Stick around after for some colouring-in.
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Many thanks to Anthony J.Quinn, Sam Blake, and Claire Allan for a THRILLING event last night. Keep your eyes peeled for more events in the #KillerThursdays series!

Happy Roald Dahl Day 2018! Don't forget to join us for our splendiferous celebrations this Saturday (15th) at 11am. Costumes encouraged!

September is Roald Dahl’s birth month and this year a wonderful mixture of events will be taking place. If Roald Dahl were alive today, he’d be 101 this year. That’s a ripe old age, much older than Grandpa Joe, who was only ninety-six and a half.
Join us on Saturday, September 15th @ 11am in the children's section for all things Roald Dahl! There will be storytime, colouring-in, games...and don't forget to dress up as your favourite Roald Dahl character.
All ages welcome!

When Little Dot's home is swept up by a tornado, she finds herself in the strange land of Oz. Dot and her little dog Toto bravely embark on a journey to the Emerald City, together with Tin Can, Scarecrow and Lion. Can Little Dot find her way safely home and help her new friends on the way?
Join us on Saturday, September 8th @ 11am in the children's section where will be reading a modern reimagining of the classic tale "The Wizard of Oz", a wonderful celebration of friendship..., bravery and the importance of home.
Stick around after for some colouring-in.
All ages welcome.
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Continuing our entirely accidental run of modern American classics, Whitehead's acclaimed (not least by President Obama) novel 'Underground Railroad' about slavery and steampunk is our September choice. All welcome.

We are having technical issues with our phones this afternoon and are working hard to fix them. If you have any queries for us, please email us at belfast@waterstones.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.

Culture Night? We got it covered. On fri 21st September we kick off with a storytelling extravaganza from 2-5pm follwed by the fourth wall theatre group's rehearsed reading of extracts from brand new drama 'Marlowe's reckoning', and the acclaimed 'Witch,' starting at 6:30pm

Franklin the dragon loves books and likes to read them out loud for everyone to hear. If only the village folk weren't so terrfied of him....
Join us on Saturday, September 1st @ 11am in the Children's section where we will be reading "Franklin's Flying Bookshop" by Jen Campbell, a heartwarming story about friendship and a love of reading.
... Stick around after for some colouring-in!
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We met Swiss national Roger Federer recently. When asked what he liked about Waterstones, he said "There's so much! But for me, the loyalty scheme is a big Plus."
We kid! But our fabulous Stamp and Save scheme has now become Waterstones Plus. Earn a stamp for every £10 spent in store. Keep track digitally and on your receipt. When you've got 10 stamps, you've got £10 credit to use in store! Blow it all on one purchase or use a pound or two; this is your loyalty card, your way.
Call in store now to get your old cards updated or start this lovely, booky journey anew! Further info is on waterstones.com.

Staff very helpful - they spent ages helping me to find the book I was looking for yesterday- thanks !!

Love this place - the staff are all really helpful and knowledgeable, who also let you wander about browsing without hassle.

Knowledgeable staff and great coffee. What's not to love

It's one of the best places to go in Belfast if you like a good book and coffee!

I love popping in for a coffee and brownie or fifteen.

Pick a book and relax, oh and great coffee.

I am 1 Happy Author that my latest books are now stocked by Waterstones! Particularly as I'm an Australian author of Irish descent & this is my Big Break into the UK & Euro market. PLUS as my latest, “Ghosts of the Empire”, is an historical fiction bringing to life the true & untold saga of young Australians crossing the planet to fly Spitfires with young Brits in WWII.

Great prices, great atmosphere, great staff, great selection. One of my favourite places in Belfast.

Great place to pop in and browse and have some tea or a wee bite to eat and the staff are lovely and very helpful.

First visit to Waterstone's for quite some time. Really enjoyed the lovely relaxed atmosphere and the welcoming staff. Special mention to Colin- his expert knowledge and love of his work and Waterstone's reminded me as to why we need to support book shops. Great idea to host workshops of various kinds. We really need that place and space to meet like minded people. Well done Waterstone's. Will be back.

Could spend all day, a great shop. Obama Llama great game!

Better than the local library it offers more in depth of books in all topics especially History.

Best shop with the best staff in town.

Absolutely full marks. I brought my book 'Meeting Damian Lewis' in today to see if they'd stock it (it's a fun summer read that just had a 4 star review in The Sun). I was warmly greeted by someone really friendly and professional. Fingers crossed I get an order but it's looking good. Great coffee shop too. Oh, and I'll be buying my books from here in future.

Absolutely brilliant shop! Had a great time at the Harry Potter book launch!

А lovely atmosphere in the shop. I was pleased to find a reasonable selection of books on knitting. The fact that the craft section is right opposite the coffee shop was the icing on the cake. I was able to browse in peace and ended up buying more books than I planned.

I love Waterstones. Dont like the music in the cafe though. Way too intrusive.

Café is good, shocking service of bookstore staff however. Dismissive and rude. Very disappointed.

Won't be back. Stood this morning waiting in a line of two people. One young lady served the gentleman in front. The other cashier stood looking at his phone and a world of his own. Not actually doing his job. I work in retail myself. And the phone on the shop floor is forbidden. Not surprising people use Amazon. Also your Lisburn seems to have been taught better customer service than your Belfast branch !!!

Staff very helpful - they spent ages helping me to find the book I was looking for yesterday- thanks !!

Love this place - the staff are all really helpful and knowledgeable, who also let you wander about browsing without hassle.

Knowledgeable staff and great coffee. What's not to love

It's one of the best places to go in Belfast if you like a good book and coffee!

I love popping in for a coffee and brownie or fifteen.

Pick a book and relax, oh and great coffee.

I am 1 Happy Author that my latest books are now stocked by Waterstones! Particularly as I'm an Australian author of Irish descent & this is my Big Break into the UK & Euro market. PLUS as my latest, “Ghosts of the Empire”, is an historical fiction bringing to life the true & untold saga of young Australians crossing the planet to fly Spitfires with young Brits in WWII.

Great prices, great atmosphere, great staff, great selection. One of my favourite places in Belfast.

Great place to pop in and browse and have some tea or a wee bite to eat and the staff are lovely and very helpful.

First visit to Waterstone's for quite some time. Really enjoyed the lovely relaxed atmosphere and the welcoming staff. Special mention to Colin- his expert knowledge and love of his work and Waterstone's reminded me as to why we need to support book shops. Great idea to host workshops of various kinds. We really need that place and space to meet like minded people. Well done Waterstone's. Will be back.

Could spend all day, a great shop. Obama Llama great game!

Better than the local library it offers more in depth of books in all topics especially History.

Best shop with the best staff in town.

Absolutely full marks. I brought my book 'Meeting Damian Lewis' in today to see if they'd stock it (it's a fun summer read that just had a 4 star review in The Sun). I was warmly greeted by someone really friendly and professional. Fingers crossed I get an order but it's looking good. Great coffee shop too. Oh, and I'll be buying my books from here in future.

Absolutely brilliant shop! Had a great time at the Harry Potter book launch!

А lovely atmosphere in the shop. I was pleased to find a reasonable selection of books on knitting. The fact that the craft section is right opposite the coffee shop was the icing on the cake. I was able to browse in peace and ended up buying more books than I planned.

I love Waterstones. Dont like the music in the cafe though. Way too intrusive.

Café is good, shocking service of bookstore staff however. Dismissive and rude. Very disappointed.

Won't be back. Stood this morning waiting in a line of two people. One young lady served the gentleman in front. The other cashier stood looking at his phone and a world of his own. Not actually doing his job. I work in retail myself. And the phone on the shop floor is forbidden. Not surprising people use Amazon. Also your Lisburn seems to have been taught better customer service than your Belfast branch !!!

Staff very helpful - they spent ages helping me to find the book I was looking for yesterday- thanks !!

Love this place - the staff are all really helpful and knowledgeable, who also let you wander about browsing without hassle.

Knowledgeable staff and great coffee. What's not to love

It's one of the best places to go in Belfast if you like a good book and coffee!

I love popping in for a coffee and brownie or fifteen.

Pick a book and relax, oh and great coffee.

I am 1 Happy Author that my latest books are now stocked by Waterstones! Particularly as I'm an Australian author of Irish descent & this is my Big Break into the UK & Euro market. PLUS as my latest, “Ghosts of the Empire”, is an historical fiction bringing to life the true & untold saga of young Australians crossing the planet to fly Spitfires with young Brits in WWII.

Great prices, great atmosphere, great staff, great selection. One of my favourite places in Belfast.

Great place to pop in and browse and have some tea or a wee bite to eat and the staff are lovely and very helpful.

First visit to Waterstone's for quite some time. Really enjoyed the lovely relaxed atmosphere and the welcoming staff. Special mention to Colin- his expert knowledge and love of his work and Waterstone's reminded me as to why we need to support book shops. Great idea to host workshops of various kinds. We really need that place and space to meet like minded people. Well done Waterstone's. Will be back.

Could spend all day, a great shop. Obama Llama great game!

Better than the local library it offers more in depth of books in all topics especially History.

Best shop with the best staff in town.

Absolutely full marks. I brought my book 'Meeting Damian Lewis' in today to see if they'd stock it (it's a fun summer read that just had a 4 star review in The Sun). I was warmly greeted by someone really friendly and professional. Fingers crossed I get an order but it's looking good. Great coffee shop too. Oh, and I'll be buying my books from here in future.

Absolutely brilliant shop! Had a great time at the Harry Potter book launch!

А lovely atmosphere in the shop. I was pleased to find a reasonable selection of books on knitting. The fact that the craft section is right opposite the coffee shop was the icing on the cake. I was able to browse in peace and ended up buying more books than I planned.

I love Waterstones. Dont like the music in the cafe though. Way too intrusive.

Café is good, shocking service of bookstore staff however. Dismissive and rude. Very disappointed.

Won't be back. Stood this morning waiting in a line of two people. One young lady served the gentleman in front. The other cashier stood looking at his phone and a world of his own. Not actually doing his job. I work in retail myself. And the phone on the shop floor is forbidden. Not surprising people use Amazon. Also your Lisburn seems to have been taught better customer service than your Belfast branch !!!