MEDINA BOOKSHOP ONLINE
Committed to supporting the creative community on the Isle of Wight,
Medina Books is a small independent bookshop on Cowes High Street.
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Medina Bookshop Events
Forthcoming Events
2 Poets 1 Musician, Maggie Sawkins, Blake Everitt and Mark Hickman
2 Poets 1 Musician, Maggie Sawkins, Blake Everitt and Mark Hickman
Join us for an evening of poetry with Maggie Sawkins and Blake Everitt, punctuated with music performed by Mark Hickman. Bring your own bottle.
‘UFFA FOX- Yachting’s Eccentric Genius’ Book Launch
‘UFFA FOX- Yachting’s Eccentric Genius’ Book Launch
Everyone welcome to help us celebrate the launch of this most welcome new biography of much-loved former Cowes celebrity Uffa Fox. Author Malcolm Turner will be on-hand to say a few words and sign copies.
Terence Blacker: The Shock Of The Old
Terence Blacker: The Shock Of The Old
Author and singer/songwriter Terence Blacker is here to regale us in words and song with his thoughts on growing old.
‘Leeward’ Book Launch
‘Leeward’ Book Launch
This event has had to be postponed, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience. We'll hopefully soon have rescheduled date. Join us for a glass of wine as we toast the launch of this fabulous new book by local author Katie Daysh. This will be your first chance to...
Adam Beattie – An evening of song
Adam Beattie – An evening of song
Join us for an evening in the company of one of the most charming performers. A songwriter of the highest order with the sweetest of voices, this will be a night you won't want to miss.
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Latest Blogs
An Evening with Mark Rowe
An Evening with Mark Rowe Postponed from the 7th May, we're delighted to welcome professional travel writer Mark Rowe to the bookshop to coincide with the publication of his book Isle of Wight (Slow Travel): Local, Characterful Guides to Britain's Special Places. A...
Out on an Island
Out on an Island, the fantastic new book from Medina Publishing highlighting the stories of the LGBTQ+ community on the Isle of Wight
An Evening with Ruth Druart
An abridged version of the conversation between Ruth Druart and Paul Armfield about her bestselling novel, While Paris Slept.
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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