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More than just a book shop
BÀRD BOOKS is more than just a bookshop. Alongside the carefully curated bookshelves, it’s a place you can pop in for a coffee or pastry; somewhere to meet friends, make friends, do some work, read a book, write a book, listen to authors, hear some music – just escape. Bookshops are third spaces; “much-loved local haunts that are neither home nor the workplace, but which we rely on for a sense of community and everyday socialising… the lifeblood of our high streets and fundamental to our mental health.” [ROMAN ROAD LDN]. In the evening, the lights dim, and books provide the backdrop for a glass of something deliciously chilled.
LOOKING FOR A BOOK? Browse the shelves or grab one of our team for some recommendations.
UPCOMING EVENTS

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![“I’ve always loved the clown—for its abjection and patheticness, to be honest. Being queer in the ‘90s, clowns were a symbol of putting on the brave face, putting on the smile. They’re on the fringes of so many subcultures.” [Michelle Tea]
How do you feel about 🤡?
Let’s discuss. Thursday 16th July @7pm.](https://instagram.ftlv23-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.82787-15/743730439_17959758762175540_7246348909151360130_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=g6qHOzGahnkQ7kNvwFfzyW_&_nc_oc=Adp8snSR2gpNg8piDa38D8bwpqrcLxBzlgHkWlKjlCH5hBuPySiUlnF3mn7KkcrdLfY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=instagram.ftlv23-1.fna&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=xQAwiawIgPOgZDU86-_t7w&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQLp4FCuCj9okQBuTFlx71eZoChMrihFylC-lDKxbB_cJm7yJ5osSVhVBkHMgDdElRGEwokqzmvg&oh=00_AQELPHzJFF8aiqq-ukZacewVtaz67wG7u3AP4d23nt9Tow&oe=6A91549F)











![Friday’s got a treat in store for you. It’s gonna be a balmy 32 degrees and we don’t just have @jesscarrivick - hottest with the mostest - AND the “smart and smutty” [Evening Standard] headline act @mcgrath.annie BUT also, the first ever Bàrd Original open mic spot for @kristingriffincomedy_ (aka @k__griffin ). She’ll take it very personally if you’re not there to support her. And laugh. You must laugh.
Tickets as always online. They’re only a fiver. And we have air con. Not that it works that well, but we also have chilled wine and margaritas on tap.
@laughlinesopenmic IS COMING HOME ⚽️😜
#itscominghome](https://instagram.fsdv2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.82787-15/728590690_17956445517175540_1447419895010955445_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=2z-inf4EmlEQ7kNvwH-HLaQ&_nc_oc=AdqWpWkNKo9C3yzg0iluZpLXeXiRNfgrO0lLJYWEQ2NosC06TiTjQbPQx3hKsQl4nkA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=instagram.fsdv2-1.fna&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=xQAwiawIgPOgZDU86-_t7w&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQKEC_fNfF-9Z3cQJXynKou1a1o4XoBzP5c9l_ysc8_OQr5-TZKIV6bVtcq3EzQuu9Vip4PGFNUL&oh=00_AQGOiZgcilc9IAKc7lpLUUiSKeT2zPAwn5dGowdIbGavvQ&oe=6A91334D)





