Manchester’s Independent Bookstore, Gift Shop and Cafe

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Banned Books Week

In the 2024-2025 school year PEN America recorded 6,870 instances of book bans affecting nearly 4,000 unique titles. For the third straight year, Florida was the No. 1 state for book bans, with 2,304 instances of bans, followed by Texas with 1,781 bans and Tennessee with 1,622.

October 5th - 11th

Here are the books with the most bans

#1 with 23 bans

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#2 (tied) with 20 bans

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#2 (tied) with 20 bans

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#3 with 19 bans

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#4 with 18 bans

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#5 (tied) with 17 bans

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#5 (tied) with 17 bans

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#5 (tied) with 17 bans

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#5 tied with 17 bans

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#6 with 16 bans

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#6 (tied) with 16 bans

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#6 (tied) with 16 bans

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#6 (tied) with 16 bans

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#6 (tied) with 16 bans

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#6 (tied) with 16 bans

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Five of the most surprising banned books

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What’s Inside Bookery Manchester?

BOOKS

We feature a constantly evolving inventory of books, from the hot new releases, to the up-and-coming independent authors, to the titles that you didn’t know you needed until now! Don’t know what you’re looking for? Our booksellers are willing and able to recommend a book or two that will be right up your alley!

CARDS & GIFTS

We have the perfect gift item for anybody and everybody. We sell candles, mugs, accessories, stickers, and more with a literary flair for the discerning book lover. We even carry non-book related gifts, perfect for the partner, parent, or pal that you’re inviting to come with you on your next book shopping spree!

PUZZLES & GAMES

Puzzles and party games are the perfect way to spice up an evening in with your closest family and friends. From old classics, to new favorites, to the TTRPG, we have the game that will easily become a crowd-pleasing staple at your next function!

Weekly Events

Author Visits, Live Music, Storytimes, Political Visits & Workshops

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Book Club

Our book lover community welcomes you!

Book Club meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6pm. Shop local and receive 20% off Bookery’s Book Club Book.

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