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Welcome to our lovely book shop, based in Caversham. For us, it feels like home. Whether you enjoy books for children or books for adults, we have the perfect selection for you. We also have a variety of events happening throughout the year for all ages, so please do take a look and find the one for you.

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Fourbears Fest 24

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Fourbears picks for adults

Orphia And Eurydicius

£9.99

Murder on Lake Garda : An unputdownable murder mystery from the author of A F...

£16.99

A Stroke of the Pen : The Lost Stories

£20.00

Stranger in the Village : a BRAND NEW page-turning, addictive cozy mystery fr...

£9.99

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Our book subscription is the perfect gift for the book lover you know, that could even be yourself! We hand pick a title each month based on your individual book tastes. The book is beautifully wrapped and posted right to your door. We love to share the books we adored reading.

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Fourbears picks for children

Rainbowsaurus

£12.99

Bunny vs Monkey: Machine Mayhem

£9.99

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What's on!

Upcoming Events

Fourbears Baby Group
Fri, 03 May
Caversham
03 May 2024, 10:30 – 11:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
03 May 2024, 10:30 – 11:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
Join us for stories, rhymes and more
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Tessa Venuti Sanderson Book Launch - Ruby Luna's Odyssey
Fri, 03 May
Caversham
03 May 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
03 May 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
Tessa is celebrating the launch of her third Ruby Luna book. Perfect for 11-15 year olds. Perfect for parents who want some help talking about pleasure and consent.
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Reading Children's Book Group Ages 5-8
Sun, 05 May
Caversham
05 May 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
05 May 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
Join us for our monthly Children's book group for ages 5-8. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This month's theme is the in line with National Share a Story.....A Feast of Stories
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Fourbears Fest - Margaret Bateson-Hill - Storytime
Fri, 17 May
Caversham
17 May 2024, 16:30 – 17:30
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
17 May 2024, 16:30 – 17:30
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
Storytelling of two original but traditional style tales inspired by folk craft: Lao Lao of Dragon Mountain and Masha and the Firebird. For ages 5+
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Fourbears Fest - Wine with Words - Summer Reads
Fri, 17 May
Caversham
17 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
17 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
Wine Tasting is back! Come along and taste 6 different wines and find out about some of our favourite Summer Reads. Friday kicks off Fourbears Fest 24, a weekend filled with events
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Fourbears Fest - Neill Cameron Comic Book Workshop
Sat, 18 May
Caversham
18 May 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Caversham, Caversham Baptist Church, 1 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JB, UK
18 May 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Caversham, Caversham Baptist Church, 1 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JB, UK
BROTHERS. ROBOTS. SUPERHEROES. Neill Cameron is the best selling writer and illustrator of the Mega Robo Bros series. Join us for a draw-along comic book workshop.
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Fourbears Fest - Holly Webb
Sat, 18 May
Caversham
18 May 2024, 11:30 – 12:30
Caversham, Caversham Baptist Church, 1 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JB, UK
18 May 2024, 11:30 – 12:30
Caversham, Caversham Baptist Church, 1 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JB, UK
Best selling children's author Holly Webb talks about the adventures of puppies and kittens from her hugely successful Animal Stories series. Aimed at ages 7+
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Fourbears Fest - A F Harrold
Sat, 18 May
Caversham
18 May 2024, 13:00 – 14:00
Caversham, Caversham Baptist Church, 1 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JB, UK
18 May 2024, 13:00 – 14:00
Caversham, Caversham Baptist Church, 1 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JB, UK
A.F. Harrold will juggle poems, ideas, stories and beards, talk about why books are Good Things and point at members of the audience. Expect anarchy, beards, poems, comedy and, possibly, cats.
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Fourbears Fest - Robin Ince
Sat, 18 May
Reading
18 May 2024, 14:00 – 15:00
Reading, Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading RG1 5HL, UK
18 May 2024, 14:00 – 15:00
Reading, Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading RG1 5HL, UK
Robin Ince, actor, comedian, writer, co-host of The Infinite Monkey Cage is coming to Fourbears Fest
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Fourbears Fest - Fiona Barker
Sat, 18 May
Caversham
18 May 2024, 14:30 – 15:30
Caversham, Caversham Baptist Church, 1 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JB, UK
18 May 2024, 14:30 – 15:30
Caversham, Caversham Baptist Church, 1 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JB, UK
An interactive session on Fiona’s new book A Swift Return including a sweet potato swift draw-along and a swift quiz. For ages 5+
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Fourbears Fest - E L Norry
Sat, 18 May
Caversham
18 May 2024, 16:00 – 17:00
Caversham, Caversham Baptist Church, 1 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JB, UK
18 May 2024, 16:00 – 17:00
Caversham, Caversham Baptist Church, 1 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JB, UK
E L Norry will be talking about her fantasy adventure series Fablehouse. We'll be delving into books 1 and 2, the real life history and background which informed the story and more.
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Fourbears Fest - T M Logan
Sat, 18 May
Reading
18 May 2024, 16:00 – 17:00
Reading, Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading RG1 5HL, UK
18 May 2024, 16:00 – 17:00
Reading, Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading RG1 5HL, UK
We will be in conversation with Sunday Times Best selling author T M Logan as he comes to Reading. His books have sold over 2 million copies in the UK. These tense psychological books explore themes of loyalty and betrayal, love and hate, trust, jealousy, secrets and revenge.
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Fourbears Fest - Laura Shepherd-Robinson
Sat, 18 May
Reading
18 May 2024, 18:00 – 19:00
Reading, Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading RG1 5HL, UK
18 May 2024, 18:00 – 19:00
Reading, Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading RG1 5HL, UK
Laura Shepherd-Robinson will be discussing the best selling Square of Sevens. A brilliant historical fiction following Red, a traveller trying to solve mysteries while dealing with her past.
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FF - Let's Get Lit - Live Podcast Recording
Sat, 18 May
Reading
18 May 2024, 20:00 – 21:00
Reading, Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading RG1 5HL, UK
18 May 2024, 20:00 – 21:00
Reading, Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading RG1 5HL, UK
The brilliant SJ Watson (Before I Go To Sleep) and the fabulous Will Carver (Psychopaths Anonymous) are back with their outstanding Podcast Let's Get Lit. Expect hilarity, book talk and much more that will end up on the cutting room floor.
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Fourbears Fest 24 - Maxine Nwaneri - The Future is Greater
Sun, 19 May
Reading
19 May 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Reading, Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading RG1 5HL, UK
19 May 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Reading, Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading RG1 5HL, UK
Maxine Nwaneri is interviewed by Claire Dyer as Maxine discusses her new book The Future is Greater. A Working Mothers Guide to Finding Balance deals with managing stress, feminism and Womens health
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Fourbears Fest - James Carter
Sun, 19 May
Caversham
19 May 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
19 May 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
‘Weird Wild & Wonderful’ a wild and madcap hour with prize-winning poet and musician James Carter – not to mention Steve the melodica and Erik and Derek the ukuleles.
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Fourbears Fest - Frances Durkin
Sun, 19 May
Caversham
19 May 2024, 11:30 – 12:30
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
19 May 2024, 11:30 – 12:30
Caversham, 20 Prospect St, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG, UK
The fantastic author of ‘What’s Science?’ and ‘What’s Technology?’ is bringing her workshop to Fourbears Books. Fact-filled non-fiction that uncovers the who, where, why and how of historical scientific and technological discoveries.
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Fourbears Fest - Peter Stothard
Sun, 19 May
Reading
19 May 2024, 12:00 – 13:00
Reading, Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading RG1 5HL, UK
19 May 2024, 12:00 – 13:00
Reading, Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading RG1 5HL, UK
Join us for a conversation with Peter Stothard on his latest book Palatine. A unique and entertaining history of the Roman Empire's first dynasty 14 CE: The first Roman emperor is dead. A second is about to succeed.
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