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Rev. Peter Laws, a Baptist minister with a passion for the macabre, set out on a quest to understand why so many people love things that are spooky, morbid and downright repellent. He met vampires, hunted werewolves in Hull and was chased by a chainsaw-wielding maniac through a farmhouse full of hanging bodies. Staring into the darkness of a Transylvanian night, he asked: What is it that makes millions of people seek to be disgusted and freaked out? And, in a world that worsh...ips rationality and points an accusing finger at violent video games and gruesome films, can an interest in horror culture actually give us safe ways to confront our mortality? Might it even have power to re-enchant our jaded world?
This is a free event - no tickets are needed. Just grab your crucifixes, pack the garlic, and join us on Thursday 1st November from 6.30pm as our very own Sinister Minister tells us all about his romp into our morbid curiosities! It'll be spooktacular...

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We've got all sorts of wonderful food on offer this Autumn in our own in-store cafe, along with Apple, Cinnamon and Cranberry muffins and Pumpkin Cupcakes on the way. We've also got apple and cinnamon tea in for a limited time so be sure to pop in soon to try some (and browse our beautiful new books too!).

‪Day 3 of @MKlitfest and our intrepid #booksellersontour have been busy again! Our pop-up store is open for business and we’re ready for Jasper Winn to sign ‘Water Ways’... 📚#literaturefestival #bookish #authors #booksellers #booklovers ‬

Author Paul McVeigh with. Waterstones Silbury arcade Milton Keynes bookseller Megan, author Allie Esiri with our @WaterstonesMK Manager Stuart and our @WaterstonesMK bookseller Vicky with author Justin Myers at MK Lit Fest today! We’d love to see your LitFest photo’s - share them with us here! #booksellersontour #literaryfestival

‪Meet our wonderful booksellers at our very own pop-up #Waterstones at MK Lit Fest - they’ve got lots of wonderful books to show you! Ask for recommendations - we love to share our passion for good books !‬ #booksellersontour

‪Tonight’s the night! See our #MiltonKeynes staff from WaterstonesMK and Waterstones Silbury arcade Milton keynes at the pop-up #Waterstones shop for the first night of MK Lit Fest 2018, and chat about all things bookish! Don’t forget to share your photos with us - we’d love to see them!‬

It’s a miserably wet day in #MK - but we have books, hot coffee, toasties, books, porridge, cakes, books and cookies (and did I mention the books?) and we open in just under 40 minutes. See you at the door. 📚🥪📚🍜🍰📚🍪📚

Out today at HALF PRICE - ‘LETHAL WHITE’: a Strike novel by Robert Galbraith! A murder half remembered, a witness on the run: a case of Lethal White for private detective Cormoran Strike.

Our café manager says "Cressida Connolly's 'After The Party', a dark tale set in the late 1930s/early 1940s, shows that going down the wrong path can be all too easy. A gripping read!" #teamcafew #waterstones #cressidaconolly #penguinbooks #bookofthemonth What are YOU reading this weekend?

So far today, our top requested book is ‘Fear’ by Bob Woodward. We have just 3 left at the moment, but worry not - it’s on order and we shall be getting more soon!

There’s a first time for everything, as wise people say -and we’ve never purchased a litter tray and cat treats for a signing before! This is because we’re looking forward to a visit from author James Bowen and Street Cat Bob on Friday 2nd November! James will be signing his brand new book, ‘The Little Book Of Bob’. Will we see you in the queue?

Join us on Saturday 17th November for our Christmas Shopping Extravaganza Day! With festive freebies, seasonal special offers and local choirs performing throughout the day, there'll be lots to see, hear and do!
Local choirs will be collecting for their chosen charities throughout the day, with performances from:
12:30 The Chase Choir
... 13:30 Junction 14 Ladies A Capela
14:30 Towcester Songbirds
15:15 Aspire Arts Academy Seniors school choir
Best-selling author @CaroleMatthews will be here from 12:30-14:30 (a signed book with a personal dedication from the author makes a great Christmas gift!).
Have you a list of people to buy for and no idea what gift to get? Our booksellers can give you tailored recommendations...
Are you all fingers and thumbs when it comes to wrapping gifts? Our Wrapping Station will do the job for you in return for a donation to charity!
We have beautiful books, gorgeous gifts, pretty paper and captivating cards to make your Christmas shopping as easy as possible - all under one roof. When it comes to Christmas, we've got it all wrapped up!
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Celebrate the release of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay' with us on 16th November as we return to the wizarding world.
We're hosting a drop-in celebration here at WaterstonesMK in intu Milton Keynes to celebrate the publication of this new screenplay (and mark the release of the film). Come any time from 4pm onwards and try our worksheets, quiz sheets and activities. Join a wand workshop at 5pm, a dragon egg identification class at 6pm... or a divination class at 7pm - or stay for all if you wish!
We look forward to seeing you in costumes suitable for the Wizarding World* (either from Newt Scamander's 1920's era or from Harry Potter's time) - but please park your broomsticks responsibly, and remember that The Point's proximity can make landing a little tricky!
*Please note that Warner Bros. Entertainment and J.K. Rowling are not responsible for this event but, subject to conditions, they have kindly granted us permission to use the Wizarding World trade mark and other materials.
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As the crisp autumnal leaves begin to fall, a foodie’s thoughts turn to harvesting the fruits of the season. Apples, pears and raspberries seem to have survived the searing summer in surprising quantities, and the blackberries in Buckinghamshire have made up in number for being a little smaller than usual. But what do you do with nature’s bounty?
Authors like Lillie O’ Brien and Pam Corbin have the answer. There’s something deliciously satisfying about creating your own jams and preserves... and if a bookseller can follow the instructions and pot up a luscious purple preserve, then it’s easier than you’d think...

When it comes to books, we pride ourselves on being able to spot the ones that will be special... We would like to introduce you to ‘I Am The Seed’, a landmark publication from Nosy Crow and the National Trust, in store now (RRP £25.00). Featuring a nature poem for every day of the year, this is a book to share, inspire, love and treasure. It is undoubtedly a book for all ages.
Forgive a booklover for waxing lyrically but give yourself some time to spend with this gorgeous book – take a moment to enjoy it, pause to embrace the glorious illustrations and lose yourself in the deftly crafted poetry. Look up the poem for your birthday, or the poem for today. It is an absolute joy...❤️📘

We had a lovely conversation yesterday with a customer who was buying books full of crafty suggestions for gifts to make for Christmas, using up fabric scraps, fat quarters, etc. If you’re thinking of getting ‘crafty for Crimble’, come and browse our book selection on the first floor!

(Sings) "It's beginning to look a (bit) like Christmas..."
We'll be announcing plans for our special 'Christmas Extravaganza' Day soon - but in the meantime, here's a little something for you to start your wish list to Santa with...
#nevertooearlytowritechristmaslists Carole Matthews

A huge thank you to everyone who came to our signing today - and special thanks to Darren Wearmouth and James Murray for giving us all such a wonderful, happy afternoon and making everybody smile.it was an absolute pleasure to have you both in our store, and we hope you come back next year with the sequel! HarperCollins intu Milton Keynes Waterstones

We were here for Simon Sebag Montefiore's book signing of The Romanovs. Well done by the host who kept us amused because of delays due to storm Doris. It was worth the wait. The talk was inspiring and interesting, can't wait to get started on the book. Lovely man!

There is nothing like it after a hard shopping trip with the family, after a bad day at work or even just because you need a lift. The staff are enthusiastic, friendly and helpful. So enthusiastic that Julie got both my boys reading "diary" style kids books (diary of a wimpy kid and dennis the menace) and now they both want to WRITE their own diaries! A miracle on its own! They make you feel at home and go over and beyond duty to make you want to read. My favourite place to be :)

My 4 week old baby woke up hungry in MK Waterstones so out of politeness I ask one of the staff if they'd mind be sitting and breastfeeding him. Her reply was "Of course! And if anyone else has a problem with it they will have to deal with me first!" She then proceeded to proclaim the benefits of breastfeeding and tell me stories of when she was feeding her little ones! Big up Waterstones, I was made to feel so welcome and comfortable!

Love Waterstones caters my every reading needs �

Just back from a shopping trip with my 8 year old book loving daughter, to spend her latest £10 gift card. She was over the moon to discover the book she wanted was half price at £7.49, so I told her she had £2.51 left and she started looking at the bits and bobs by the till. She chose something she wanted (a little bag of gems)....we couldn't see a price so I said let's ask the lady. Having obviously overheard our conversation, the lovely lady behind the counter said 'ooh I think they're £2.99 but it looks like the bag's been opened so I'll take a bit of money off, they're now £2.51'

My daughters eyes lit up that she could afford them and I was so impressed at what a lovely gesture that was, fantastic customer service! Thanks so much!

Just at the Carrie Hope Fletcher book signing at MK Waterstones following big mix up on family front for the Birmingham event. Must say that customer service from Events team at both Birmingham (Jamie) and MK (Nikki) has been first class!!



My girls are so excited in the queue and can't believe how many are here for the event!!



Thanks Waterstones you have been fantastic!!

It was a special day, it will a memory I will always treasure, xx

I had been to the store yesterday and today with my daughter and her friend. The staffs were so friendly and interactive with the children, they also patiently explained about the upcoming events with us. They were so informative about the competitions held and suggested ideas and also appreciated my daughter's work. Was a pleasant time at the store. Many thanks.

I had a marvellous time there. Came to a book signing of Carole Matthews. The chocolate lovers wedding. There was a lovely chocolate cake, it was delicious. It was my first time meeting Carole. She is a lovely person and a brilliant writer. I have read all her books. X

Had an enjoyable cinnamon cappuccino in their coffee shop, barista was very friendly and helpful. Good prices too! I will be back soon!

Fantastic Bookshop, beats the rest, Mum Shopped here for years ���

Emotional and relaxing. We love this place. It's part of our free time

We went into the cafe to have a bacon bap, but was told they did not have any bacon, so not very good for a cafe.

Late night shopping and only 2 cashiers �� More staff needed at this time of year.