CHAPTER 34 OPENING TIMES

Wednesday – Saturday : 10am|4pm
Sunday : 12am|4pm
Monday : Closed
Tuesday : 12am|5pm

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.

We stock books covering a huge variety of subjects alongside new releases and prize winners. Our stock changes frequently so our regulars never get bored.

We are very lucky to have our very own Children’s Bookseller, Carmen, who curates our children’s area, which we call ‘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.

GIFT CARDS

We sell gift cards, either in our beautiful shop or as an eGift card

Featured Events…

Join us in the shop, above 34, or with one of our amazing partners for literary events, yoga, workshops and collaborations

Palate
Sun, October 26, 2025 05:00 PM
We are thrilled to welcome one of the UK's leading cheese experts and critically acclaimed author, Ned Palmer to Palate…
Chapter 34
Fri, October 31, 2025 11:00 AM
Calling all junior detectives and creative minds! Join us at Chapter 34 Bookshop for Design A Mystery Book Character! with…
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Palate
Thu, November 6, 2025 07:00 PM
Come together to talk about all things Booker Prize 2025 This isn’t your normal book club — this is an…
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Ropetackle Arts Centre
Mon, November 10, 2025 07:30 PM
Chapter 34 presents Colin Butfield, co-author of Ocean Join us for an inspiring evening with Colin Butfield, co-author of Ocean: How to…
Chapter 34
Thu, November 13, 2025 07:00 PM
Robin Ince is many things, a multi award winning comedian, author, broadcaster, bibliomaniac and a populariser of scientific ideas. He…
confirmation_number £7.00
Chapter 34
Thu, November 20, 2025 07:00 PM
Celebrate the magic of the season with us at Chapter 34. Join Nicola Upson, acclaimed author of the Josephine Tey series, as…
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Ropetackle Arts Centre
Sat, November 29, 2025 10:30 AM
The Ropetackle Arts Centre & Chapter 34 Proudly present the Double Bill Children's Book Club COME ON DOWN and MEET the…
Chapter 34
Sat, December 6, 2025 10:30 AM
Hand-Printed Christmas Cards: Beginner-Friendly Lino Printing Workshop Get festive and creative at my Beginner-Friendly Lino Printing Christmas Card Workshop! In…

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.

Room Hire Above 34:
Weekday £20ph
Weekends £25ph

To find out more please send a message below

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.

When the sun is shining we have a small but perfectly formed courtyard, so you can sip your coffee outside!

We serve Small Batch Coffee throwback blend. Small Batch are a local coffee roaster based just down the road.

COntact Us

If you are a self published author, please use our dedicated contact form here, where you can also find information regarding what we can accept.

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