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Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS

Amazing bookshop, a really credit to the community.

 

They have a telephone line to get in touch. Great pre-order service!

ANGELA KIRBY

Fantastic postal service of a book I needed quickly.

 

Great approach to sourcing books. Very satisfied.

KAREN BURNET

A cosy little book shop full of great reads.

 

Staff helpful & happy to order in whatever you need.

KATHLEEN O'NEILL

Bio

BIO

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A book lover from childhood, Nicole enjoys all genres but has a soft spot for fantasy books. After graduating, Nicole lived in Japan for five years, resulting in a love of Japanese fiction and translated fiction.  After visiting numerous independent bookshops in the UK, Nicole decided to take a chance and open her own shop, offering her the opportunity to combine both interests. Nicole is seeking to provide a shopping experience that is an asset to the local community.

News & Events

Upcoming Events

  • Tue 07 Jul
    07 Jul 2026, 17:30 – 18:30
    The Featherbed Floozies welcomes Fiona Veitch Smith to chat and discuss about The Picture House Murders! A historical mystery set in 1929, we follow Clara Vale as she seeks to follow the footsteps of her estranged Uncle and run his private detective agency .
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  • Multiple Dates
    Tue 07 Jul
    07 Jul 2026, 18:30 – 19:30
    Join us for our discussion about The Picture House Murders £2 with a complimentary tea or coffee
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  • Tue 04 Aug
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    04 Aug 2026, 17:30 – 18:30
    The Featherbed Floozies book club welcomes back thriller author Trevor Wood to discuss his second book in his DCI Jack Packer books - The Inside Man and chat about the newly released third in the series - The Angel of Death!
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  • Tue 01 Sept
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    01 Sept 2026, 17:30 – 18:30
    The Featherbed Floozies welcomes Seth Insua to chat and discuss his award-nominated debut ‘Human, Animal’. Follow one family's struggle to find connection in a rapidly changing world.
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  • Tue 20 Oct
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    20 Oct 2026, 17:30 – 18:30
    Naomi Kelsey returns to the Featherbed Floozies book club to discuss her historical mystery ‘The Darkening Globe’ set in 1597 featuring mysterious painted orb that appears to change as a set of untimely deaths occur.
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  • Tue 03 Nov
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    03 Nov 2026, 17:30 – 18:30
    The Featherbed Floozies welcomes Newcastle author Elle Blair to chat and discuss her debut thriller, ‘In Deep Water.” A murder at sea. One detective. No backup
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Contact

CONTACT

Opening Hours:

Monday - 10:00am–4:00pm

Tuesday - 10:00am–4:30pm

Wednesday - Closed

Thursday - 10:00am–4:30pm

Friday - 10:00am–4:30pm

Saturday - 10:30am–4:30pm

Sunday - Closed

For any enquiries, please contact us:

Tel: 07501 922840 | Email: nicole@featherbedbooks.co.uk

104A Newbottle Street, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4AJ

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