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Medina Books is a small independent bookshop on Cowes High Street.
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Medina Bookshop Events
Forthcoming Events
BOOK LAUNCH: ‘THE BERMONDSEY MURDER’ by Angela Buckley
BOOK LAUNCH: ‘THE BERMONDSEY MURDER’ by Angela Buckley
Join us for a drink or two to celebrate the launch of Cowes based author Angela Buckley's new book, an exploration of the crime that became Scotland Yard’s first great challenge and an inspiration for Dickens.
The Shackleton Trio (BYOB)
The Shackleton Trio (BYOB)
Returning by popular demand, but this time as a trio. Bring your own refreshments and join us for an evening of the best in folk music.
‘A Drowning Tide’ Book Launch with author Sarah Lawton
‘A Drowning Tide’ Book Launch with author Sarah Lawton
Everyone is welcome to join us and help celebrate the launch of this Isle of Wight based debut novel by former resident Sarah Lawton.
JOHN BLEK (BYOB)
JOHN BLEK (BYOB)
John Blek's last performance at Medina Bookshop back in 2022 was a real highlight and we are delighted to have him back. Doors 6.45, bring your own refreshments.
SONGDOG (BYOB)
SONGDOG (BYOB)
Join us for an evening of literate and contemplative folk-noir from Wales. Doors 6:45, bring your own refreshments
Medina Bookshop
Latest Blogs
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,...
Isle of Wight Book Awards
Medina Bookshop are delighted to be the main sponsors of the brand-new Isle of Wight Book Awards.
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...
Featured Books
The Darker Side Of Wight
A collection of twelve spine chilling stories from the pen of Peter J Murray, set in his favourite location, the Isle of Wight; or as Peter would say, ‘The Isle of Fright’! The island’s diverse local history combined with myth and legend provide an ideal recipe for Peter’s vivid imagination.
100 Treasures and Curiosities’ book pre-order
2023 marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of Carisbrooke Castle Museum by HRH Princess Beatrice. To commemorate this Medina Publishing is collaborating with the Museum to produce a book featuring 100 artefacts from their collection of over 35,000 items connected to the Isle of Wight. From the stone age right up to the 21st century, these objects reveal some of the island’s most historic and significant stories as well as a few unusual and quirky tales from our past.
Rose, Castle and Crown – Hampshire and the Isle of Wight’s Citizen Soldiers
A unique history of the part-time soldier of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, from the time of the militia, yeomanry and volunteer, through to the Territorial Army and today’s Army Reserve.
Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are
– Mason Cooley
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