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Medina Books is a small independent bookshop on Cowes High Street.
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Forthcoming Events
An Evening Of Song with Simon Kempston
An Evening Of Song with Simon Kempston
Join us for an evening of song with ‘one of Scotland’s very best songwriters’ (The Sunday Herald), a composer and leading fingerstyle guitarist based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Lucy Farrell: Contemporary English Folk at its best
Lucy Farrell: Contemporary English Folk at its best
Odd, unconventional melodies, poetic, sophisticated song-writing and the bewitching clarity of Kent-born Lucy Farrell’s voice are made elegant with sparse, careful accompaniment on tenor guitar and occasionally viola, carving out a unique niche for an artist at the fo...
‘The Garnett Girls’ Author Georgina Moore in conversation with Patrick Gale
‘The Garnett Girls’ Author Georgina Moore in conversation with Patrick Gale
Georgina Moore's brilliant debut novel is a powerful tale of sisterhood and home, set on the beautiful beaches of the Isle of Wight. Already picking up great reviews it looks all set to be a best-seller. Join us for a buffet lunch and an opportunity to hear the author i...
‘The Garnett Girls’ Author Georgina Moore in conversation with Patrick Gale
‘The Garnett Girls’ Author Georgina Moore in conversation with Patrick Gale
Georgina Moore's brilliant debut novel is a powerful tale of sisterhood and home, set on the beautiful beaches of the Isle of Wight. Already picking up great reviews it looks all set to be a best-seller. Join us for a glass of fizz and an opportunity to hear the author ...
An evening of song with Larry John McNally
An evening of song with Larry John McNally
An intimate evening in the company of the songwriter's songwriter, his songs have been recorded by the likes of Aaron Neville, Chaka Kahn, The Eagles, Average White Band, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Don Henley and Bonnie Raitt
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Isle of Wight Book Awards
Medina Bookshop are delighted to be the main sponsors of the brand-new Isle of Wight Book Awards.
Medina Bookshop at Isle of Wight Literary Festival
It's with great pleasure that we can announce that we will be the official bookseller at this year's Isle of Wight Literary Festival. Now in their 10th year the festival promises to be the best yet with a great line up of authors including Tracy Borman, Alan Johnson,...
Not sure what to read next? Our new volunteer, Macy, has got you covered. She has reviewed her four favourite reads below. The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis Fans of the Netflix series should seriously consider reading the novel on which it is based. The...
By Stephan Roman
Isle and Empires
The tumultuous story of the Romanovs and their enigmatic relationship with Britain is brought to life in Stephan Roman’s Isle and Empires. This new book explores the misunderstandings, suspicions and alliances that created an uneasy partnership between two of the world’s most powerful Empires.
In this updated edition, the author asserts that ‘It is important that we understand the history of the British relationship with Romanov Russia if we are to make sense of what is happening today.’
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Other Books
It all Started with a Hole in the Ground
This book is a collection of memories from the many people who put their efforts into making the West Wight Sports and Community Centre.
Inside Parkhurst
After 28 years working as a prison officer, with 22 years at HMP Parkhurst, once one of Britain’s most high security prisons. Inside Parkhurst is his raw, uncompromising look at what really goes on behind the massive walls and menacing gates.
Queen Victoria: Her Life & Legacy
A journey in gloriously-coloured images through one of Britain’s greatest eras -the age of Victoria.
Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are
– Mason Cooley
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