We’re absolutely delighted to be the London Regional Winner of the 2024 Independent Bookshop of the Year Award and we’re so thrilled that we’ll now go on to compete for the overall Independent Bookshop of the Year Award to be announced in May!

🌘We’re thrilled to invite you to the launch of Overnight by Dan Richards, a beautifully crafted exploration into the mysteries of the night and the stories of people whose lives revolve around the night. 📅April 1st 🎟️£5 @canongatebooks

The final judge for this year's Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize is Angelique Tran Van Sang, agent at Felicity Bryan Associates. Angelique represents some fantastic talent, including Amy Key, K Patrick, and Polly Barton. Submissions remain open until 5pm on March 17th

Our second judge for the Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize 2025 is Tom Clayton. Tom is the Publishing Manager at Melville House UK, micro and flash fiction writer and author of When Quiet Was The New Loud: Celebrating the Acoustic Airwaves 1998-2003. Welcome aboard!

Join us for the highly anticipated launch of Big Veg Energy by Christina Soteriou! Get ready for a vibrant journey through the world of plant-based living, packed with delicious recipes, wellness tips, and the undeniable power of all things green. 📅 20/02, 7pm 🎟️ £5 🔗in bio

Introducing the first of the three judges for the Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize 2025, Saba Sams. Saba’s debut collection Send Nudes remains a favourite at the shop, and we are delighted to have her involved this year. Submissions remain open until 5pm Monday 17th March.

🔗 Follow the link in our bio to see our complete inclusion catalogue and order form. We're more than happy to fulfill bulk orders for schools and libraries, as well as individuals.

🚨NEW EVENT! 🧑🏻‍💻 Join author chrismcqueer and chair @francisco_garciadf for the launch of 'Hermit', an important novel of the digital age. 📅 4th March, 7pm 📍 Brick Lane Bookshop. 🎟️ £5

RT @Jellybooks: @BrickLaneBooks @mlferg 📖 sample to peek inside and share. #preorder

✨Join us for the launch of 'Swell' by @mlferg, a powerful and raw exploration of motherhood, loss, and renewal through poetry. 📅 February 18th, 7pm 📍 Brick Lane Bookshop 🎟️ £5

🎶Book your place for Reading East London: Cockney Rebels 🔊

RT @LBTHArchives: Our next event is with Brick Lane Bookshop on Tuesday 14th January, 7pm! Reading East London presents Cockney Rebels: P…

Join @dontlogoff, and Robert Jones for "Reading East London: Cockney Rebels" on Jan 14! Discover the vibrant history and culture of East London's sounds. A fascinating exploration of local heritage and music, born from the wonderful exhibit @LBTHArchives

Each entry costs £10. There are also a limited amount of free spaces for low income writers, details of which can be found on our website. Entrants and supporters can also pay it forward and sponsor another free entry! Judges, partners, and prizes will be announced soon

It's true, we were! Proud to be selected as London's best independent bookshop 2024. Fingers crossed for 2025 🤞🏻

RT @thebookseller: .@BrickLaneBooks, @Bookishcrick and @emergencypoet were among the nine winning independent bookshops crowned in March ah…

RT @LBTHArchives: Still not got your copy of our new 'Cockney Rebels' book? 😱 There's still time! Our last opening day will be TOMORROW S…

Join us for the first Reading East London Book Club on 14th Jan at 7pm! 📚🎶 We’ll discuss Cockney Rebels: Popular Music in Tower Hamlets, 1624-2003 with editor Robert Jones in conversation with Alan Dein @dontlogoff 📅 Date: 14th Jan 🕖 Time: 7pm 💷 Price: £5 @LBTHArchives

Join us for the book launch of 'Hero' by Katie Buckley. 'Hero' (@TinderPress) is a novel that delves into the complexities of identity, power, and resilience. Katie will be joined by @tomconagh of @scratch_books 📅 30/01/25 📍 Brick Lane 🎟️ £5🔗in bio