Independent

Bookshop in

Shoreham-By-Sea

Opening times

Tues: Midday – 5pm
Weds: 10am-5pm
Thurs – Sat: 10am-4pm

During school holidays we close at 4pm every day!!

book orders

You can order books to be collected at the shop – email kelly@chapter34.co.uk

about us…

CHAPTER 34 is an independent bookshop in the heart of Shoreham-By-Sea on the south coast. We are here for everyone and anyone that loves to read and will encourage you to be open minded in your book choices.

Every aspect of CHAPTER 34 is designed to help you discover new books, ideas, and encourage you to look beyond what you usually read. Our shelves will be arranged according to themes like ‘Self Shelf’ and ‘Wanderlust’, so you can discover new stories, ideas and wonders.

We stock books covering a huge variety of subjects alongside new releases and prize winners from this year’s awards. We won’t be leaving the children out, you will find a corner bookshelf called ‘mini minds’, devoted to their huge imaginations.

Chapter 34 stands against racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia and the oppression of all marginalised communities. We do this by carrying and promoting books by a diverse range of authors, over a diverse range of subjects.

We also want to hear from you… just fill out our contact form.

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OUR RECOMMENDations…

Coffee

There is a relaxing space at the back of the bookshop away from it all.

You can sit, buy a book, chat, peruse your new purchases, and of course enjoy a tea or coffee.

We have collaborated with local coffee gurus Small Batch Coffee our very special blend; ‘paperback’! We will have bags available so you can always take some home.

upcoming Events

Above Chapter 34 we have our very own events space available to hire. The space can be used for yoga, pilates and creative workshops such as writing groups, art classes and creative activities.

We welcome local book clubs and will be running our own monthly book group in 2024 where you can come along to talk about all things books, enjoy a drink and meet like minded people.

Featured Events…

Lino Printing Class

Chapter 34

Sat, 11 May, 10:30 AM

Learn how to design, carve and print your own lino print in a relaxed and intimate class. This is a…

Small birds beach trash art workshop

Chapter 34

Wed, 15 May, 06:30 PM

Join me at Chapter34 Bookshop to make a robin, blue tit, kingfisher or your favourite small bird from discarded fishing…

Welcome to Pilates - a 6 week course

Chapter 34

Wed, 22 May, 12:00 PM

Ronnie has 22 years experience of teaching Pilates and owns a comprehensive studio in Brighton. She lives on Shoreham beach…

Whales beach trash art workshop

Chapter 34

Wed, 22 May, 06:30 PM

Join me at Chapter34 Bookshop to make a whale from discarded plastics and materials found on Sussex beach cleans. We…

The Women’s Shortlist Social @Palate

Palate

Thu, 06 Jun, 07:00 PM

Come together to talk all things Women’s Prize Shortlist. This isn’t your normal book club, this is an opportunity to…

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Turtles beach trash art workshop

Chapter 34

Sat, 08 Jun, 10:30 AM

Join me at Chapter34 Bookshop to make a turtle from discarded plastics and materials found on Sussex beach cleans. We…

Reduction Lino Printing Class

Chapter 34

Sat, 22 Jun, 10:30 AM

Learn how to design, carve and print your own 2 colour lino print in a relaxed and intimate class. This…

Joanna Glen. Maybe, Perhaps, Possibly.

Chapter 34

Wed, 26 Jun, 07:00 PM

Joanna Glen will speak about her new novel, Maybe, Perhaps, Possibly. Interview and Q&A with Ericka Waller. A beautifully observed…

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WANT TO HIRE OUR SPACE?

The space is available to hire for workshops, clubs, groups and meetings.

We have 3 x 6 foot trestle tables and 30 x folding chairs. The space has heating and vinyl flooring with space for 8/9 yoga mats.

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#Repost @tidelinetrashandtreasures ・・・ Join

#Repost @tidelinetrashandtreasures
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Join me @chapter34books to make a whale from discarded plastics and materials found on Sussex beach cleans. We will use beach trash to create a 3D whale, highlighting these gorgeous creatures that are hugely impacted by the plastics in our ocean and making a picture you can use as a talking point and a piece of Artivism. Come and create something to treasure from trash washed up on our beaches.

This is a relaxed creative session where we can chat and put the world to rights. Come and meet some likeminded folk and spend a couple of hours doing something a little bit different. Tickets from my website, link in bio.
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#whale #whaleart #shorehambysea #shoreham #shorehambeach #shorehamlife #chapter34bookshop #beachtrashart #beachplasticart #trashtotreasure #beachplastic #plasticpollution #2minutebeachclean #artivism #artivist #sustainableartist #recycledart #upcycle #protectourplanet #artforchange #ecoart #ecoartist #plasticsareforever #stubbornoptimism #chapter34books

@chapter34books and @palate.bottleshop proudly pre

@chapter34books and @palate.bottleshop proudly present The Women’s Shortlist Social…

Come together to talk all things @womensprize Women’s Prize Shortlist.

This isn’t your normal book club, this is an opportunity to read as many or as few titles that have been chosen for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist. Come along to Palate to talk about what you thought of the books and have a glass of wine or two. Your ticket gets you one of the books on the list, listed below, and one small glass of wine or a beer.

📖The Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright

📖Brotherless Night by VV Ganeshananthan

📖Restless Dolly Maunder by Kate Grenville

📖Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad

📖Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy

📖River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescure

This will sell out quickly. Tickets on the website from NOW!!!!!

I’ve been a #talesofthecity fan since I was abou

I’ve been a #talesofthecity fan since I was about 18 so I cannot wait to read this!! Mona of the Manor by #armisteadmaupin I think you might be coming to Ibiza with me 🌞☀️🌞☀️🌞

#shorehambysea…we have signed copies of #wilding

#shorehambysea…we have signed copies of #wilding by @isabella.tree illustrated by Angela Harding and it has a free print inside too. If you don’t know about @kneppwilding which is only a 20

Loads and loads of brilliant brilliant titles in t

Loads and loads of brilliant brilliant titles in the delivery today including #thebeesting in paperback and a signed edition of @johnboyneauthor #earth

I have my own Matilda and one year for her birthda

I have my own Matilda and one year for her birthday I bought her a copy of the #roaldahl classic. I quickly realised I’d bought a Welsh translation. I’m not sure than even the Matilda between the pages could have read it. We chuckled.

#Repost @tidelinetrashandtreasures ・・・ New w

#Repost @tidelinetrashandtreasures
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New workshops! Lots to look forward to over the next couple of months. A return of the small birds workshop to make robins, blue tits, kingfishers or your favourite small bird. A shiny new workshop making whales, and a longer workshop to create a turtle from beach trash. Also a #pridemonth special to make rainbow hearts. All @chapter34books Tickets now available from my website, link in bio.
More to follow soon with a fishing net bowl workshop @bottleandjug and more @whitestorkproject workshops at @kneppwildlandfdn Watch this space!
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#beachtrashart #beachplasticart #trashtotreasure #beachplastic #plasticpollution #2minutebeachclean #artivism #artivist #sustainableartist #recycledart #upcycle #protectourplanet #artforchange #ecoart #ecoartist #plasticsareforever #stubbornoptimism #shoreham #shorehambeach #shorehambysea #shorehamlife #chapter34books #artworkshop

#Repost @womensprize ・・・ Six books, six new

#Repost @womensprize
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Six books, six new worlds to discover.

The 2024 #WomensPrize for Fiction shortlist. Time to #GetReading

Thank you @erickawaller1 for coming along last nig

Thank you @erickawaller1 for coming along last night to talk all things Birdie with @franquinn21. You were both fab. I did forget to ask a question though…if you could choose one mug from the hospital cafe for your @birdandblendtea cream earl grey which one would it be?

#goodbyebirdiegreenwing #authorsofinstagram #bookshop #independentbookshop #booksbooksbooks #bookworm #shorehambysea

#Repost @womensprize ・・・ Join us tomorrow mo

#Repost @womensprize
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Join us tomorrow morning at 8am BST for the announcement of the 2024 #WomensPrize for Fiction shortlist!

Which books would you like to see in the shortlist stack?

A couple of little additions to the Chapter 34 cou

A couple of little additions to the Chapter 34 courtyard with @wildgreenspaces

Not long now until your @smallbatchcr coffee will be served al fresco!

#Repost @the_sara_post ・・・ 2️⃣ TWO FOR T

#Repost @the_sara_post
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2️⃣ TWO FOR TUESDAY 2️⃣

This week it just had to be two by @erickawaller1 🥰

I loved Dog Days and since reading it have had the joy of getting to know Ericka, hanging out in her kitchen and eating lots of cheese on toast, cake and crumble! She is the greatest soul and I was so excited to read Goodbye Birdie Greenwing last year. I instantly fell in love with it. Last week was publication for Birdie and I just want to shove this book in to everyone’s hands and say READ IT! You will laugh and you will cry 🥹 The reviews are all excellent - check out Goodreads, don’t just take my word for it!

Tomorrow night we are heading to @chapter34books in Shoreham to hear Ericka talk to @franquinn21 about their writing processes. As I loved That Bonesetter Woman as well it’s going to be a great night. If you’re local and want to join us do make sure you have a ticket (can buy via the bookshop’s website).

#books #twofortuesday #favouritebooks #goodbyebirdiegreenwing #erickawaller #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookstagramuk #bookblog #bookblogger #bookphoto #bookpic #bookish #bookishcontent

#Repost @moonlitworthing ・・・ Booking is offi

#Repost @moonlitworthing
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Booking is officially open! Only 12 spaces are available, and the last lino class here sold out in a week, so book your space soon to avoid disappointment 🩷

Give me a wave in the comments if you’d like me to sent you the details x

#Repost @booksaremybag ・・・ ✨ SAVE THE DATE

#Repost @booksaremybag
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✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨

Independent Bookshop Week takes place 15 - 22 June 2024.

Find participating bookshops in the link in our bio.

Shop local this #IndieBookshopWeek

It’s very easy to use the big cardboard envelope

It’s very easy to use the big cardboard envelope company in the sky. I know that. But here at Chapter 34 we have 3 deliveries a week which means that your book will arrive the next day or no longer that 3 days. Not only are you sticking it to the billionaires you’re making sure your local #indiebookshop stays alive.

#stickittotheman #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #bookshop #indiebookshoplife

Today is publication day for Goodbye Birdie Greenw

Today is publication day for Goodbye Birdie Greenwing by the awesome @erickawaller1 @penguinrandomhouse

A tale of female friendship and heartache with some brilliantly formed, nuanced characters. Set against the backdrop of Brighton this story and its personalities stole my heart, so here they are, sat amongst my other favourites.

Come and hear Ericka speak with @franquinn21 about the book, the writing process and a bit about getting published.

W E D N E S D A Y 🦆2 3 rd 🦆 A P R I L 🦆 £5 🦆

Tickets on the shop website chapter34.co.uk

#goodbyebirdiegreenwing #booklover #bookshop #authorsofinstagram #brighton #brightonandhove #shorehambysea #bookevent

#Repost @tidelinetrashandtreasures ・・・ S A T

#Repost @tidelinetrashandtreasures
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S A T U R D A Y 🐡 20th 🧜‍♀️ A P R I L 🐡

I’m heading back to the gorgeous @chapter34books with a seahorses and sea dragons workshop. We’ll be making these beauts from beach trash and getting creative with plastics. No experience necessary and everything is provided. Tickets from my website, link in bio.

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#beachtrashart #beachplasticart #trashtotreasure #beachplastic #plasticpollution #2minutebeachclean #artivism #artivist #sustainableartist #recycledart #upcycle #protectourplanet #artforchange #ecoart #ecoartist #plasticsareforever #stubbornoptimism #thefuturewechoose #marinedebrisart #oceandebrisart
#plasticfreebeaches #beachcleanup #oceanplasticart #plasticproject #tidelinetrashandtreasures
#shoreham #shorehambysea #shorehambeach #shorehamlife

Tomorrow we meet @gbpoliceadvisor at @chapter34boo

Tomorrow we meet @gbpoliceadvisor at @chapter34books speaking to @sj_watson about his latest novel C I T Y 🔥 O N 🔥 F I R E 🔥

🔥🔥🔥 two tickets left 🔥🔥🔥
@allisonandbusby

It’s chilly this morning BUT the sun is shining,

It’s chilly this morning BUT the sun is shining, the coffee machine is flowing and the bookshop is looking gooooood! Pop by. Say hello.

Tonight is the first ever @chapter34books Book Clu

Tonight is the first ever @chapter34books Book Club hosted by @evieoglethorpe

Our first title is An American Marriage by @tayari and I can’t wait to hear what our 10 members have to say about it. The next 3 month bookings, September to November will be available soon, if you’d like to register your interest please email me. kelly@chapter34.co.uk
There is more information on the website 📚📚📚📚📚

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