September in the Bookshop

Hello friends!

As the year turns and the children prepare to return to school, we have a variety of books, pens, and pencil cases to equip them for the new term. And for those starting school for the very first time, we have a variety of colourful picture books and sticker books to help them get excited for their new adventure!

Drop into the shop or give us a call and we'll be happy to recommend the right books for your children.

New Website

We've redesigned our website to make it even easier to use. You can now find our opening times and address, browse recommendations from our booksellers, get the latest information about our book club and back issues of this newsletter, and email our booksellers directly to order a book or ask a question.

Window Books Are Back!

Now the weather's cooling down, it's safe for our books to return to the window display without fading or shrivelling up in the sunlight. We think this makes the shop look much more cheerful than the "minimalist" approach we were forced to use during the heatwaves, so next time you're on the High Street, take a moment to enjoy our window!

Upcoming Events

What our Staff are Reading

Working in a bookshop means we have a huge choice of books to sample. Right now, our staff are reading:

• Hayley - The Lamplighters by Emma Stonex
• Matilda - On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
• Gareth - The Cultural Tutor by Sheenan Quirke

Tea and Coffee

While you're browsing our shelves, why not treat yourself to tasty hot drink at a very reasonable price? We have a variety of teas and a handmade Italian cappuccino machine, and we can prepare you any of the following to drink in or take away:

Freshly Ground Coffees - £2.50

• Americano
• Latte
• Flat White
• Espresso

Quality Teas - £1.20

• English Breakfast
• English Breakfast Decaf
• Earl Grey
• Chamomile
• Lemongrass and Ginger
• Triple Mint

You can sit at one of our tables with a cup and saucer, or get your drink to go in one of our recyclable paper cups.

Social Media

You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Just search for @hartmannsbooks.

Book Tokens

Book tokens make the perfect gift for any age. We offer vouchers specifically for our shop, as well as National Book Tokens that can be spent anywhere, and you can choose any amount that suits your needs, from £1 to £250. Just ask at the till for details.

Book Recommendation

One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one: homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?

Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas.

While criticised by some reviewers for being too Western-centric, this is nevertheless an engrossing and thought-provoking overview of our development as a species, and is recommended for anyone interested in the historical reasons why things are the way they are today.

And that's it for now. We'll be in touch again next month. In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you in the shop, where you're always guaranteed a warm welcome!

Read on!

Hayley & team

Hartmanns Books
28-30 High Street
Portishead
BS20 6EN
07949 480856

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