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Mike Kostyn went to the Congo as part of the relief effort after the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano. Copies of Mike Kostyn's Congo report are available in the shop in return for a donation. Read his story.


Oxfam Marylebone

  •  Welcome to the Oxfam Book Shop in Marylebone 
  • For more information click the Events link.

    Oxfam Books and Music in the heart of Marylebone village
    is the charity’s flagship London bookshop.


    Oxfam Bookfest:
    The first annual Oxfam Bookfest will run
    from July 4th for two weeks until July 18th 2009.

    As expected, the Marylebone shop will be hosting a variety of events,
    ranging from French Poetry, Wine and Cheese,
    to an evening with Howard Jacobson and Rosie Boycott.

    Inside you will find over 7,000 books and 1,200 CDs, vinyl,
    videos and DVDs. 


    We maintain a blend of newand antiquarian books,
    all reasonably priced and in good condition.


    We cater for everyone, from the serious collector to the casual browser;
    from the classical music lover to the dance enthusiast.

  •  Life Lines 2 is now available!!! 
  • Life Lines 2 is now available!!!
    Following the resounding success of 2006 s Life Lines,
    the follow-up is released on October 6th.

    Featuring all your favourite poets, many of whom have performed
    in the shop. Get your copy by following the link in the Events section...

    For more information click the Events link.


What's on
Days of Roses
Tuesday 13th July 7pm
Poems For Children - CD
Thursday 9 October 2008
Life Lines 2 - Oxfam s Second Poetry CD
Life Lines - Oxfam's Poetry CD
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Previous Event
Oxfam Bookfest Readathon
Monday 5th July from 8am
Christopher Reid & Guests
Thursday 8th July 7pm
Philip Gross & Young British Poets
Thursday May 27th 7pm
Poetry New York / London
Monday March 1st 7pm
Asking a Shadow to Dance - Launch Event
Thursday 17th December 7pm
Literary Treasure Hunt
Thursday 16th July 7pm
Paris on the Thames: Poetry Wine & Cheese 7pm
Tuesday July 14th 2009
Todd Swift in Conversation
Monday 13th July 6.30pm
David Aaronovitch & Paul Blezard
Friday 10th July 1pm
Literary Quiz Night
Thursday 9th July 7pm
Howard Jacobson & Rosie Boycott
Wednesday 8th July 6.30pm
Oxfam Bookfest Lauch: Press Day
Monday 6th July
East Meets West
Thursday April 23rd 7pm
The Manhattan Review
Thursday 5th March 2009
Hooray For Horovitz
Tuesday 27th January 2009
!!!CANCELLED!!! An Evening with Neil Halstead
Tuesday December 16th
Marylebone Food Demonstration & Tasting
Wednesday 3rd December 7pm
Oxfam Christmas Poetry Gala
Tuesday December 2nd : 7pm
Seaway: New & Selected - Todd Swift Book Launch
Tuesday, 4 November, 2008
Never Say Never Again - Oxfam Poetry 2008
Tuesday May 20th 2008
Poetry Finale - Last in the Series
Thurday 6th December 2007 7pm
Karl Ghattas - My Very First Poetry Book
Copies no longer available
Summer Poetry Reading
Tuesday May 29th 7pm
Food Writers for Oxfam
Thursday 17th May 2007
Spring Poetry Reading
March 29, 2007
Marylebone Cooks and Food Writers
Thursday February 22nd 7.15pm
Winter Poetry Reading
Thursday February 1st, 2007 7.30 pm
Cooks & Food Writers for Oxfam
Thursday November 30th 7pm
Life Lines: Six Poets for Oxfam
Tuesday November 28th, 2006 7.30 pm
Bloomsbury/Oxfam Two/Writers Series
Monday October 9th 7.30pm
Life Lines Poetry Reading
26th September 2006 7pm
Food Writers for Oxfam
Tuesday 20th June 7pm
Oxfam Summer Poetry Reading 2006
Thursday 27th July 7.00pm
May Poetry Reading 2006
Thursday 4th May 7pm
Seven Poets for Oxfam 2006
Winter reading

Tuesday, February 21, 7-10 pm
Cooks and Food Writers for Oxfam
Tuesday, January 10th, 7:00 pm
2005 Poetry Finale
Nov. 29th 2005
Poetry on the High street
August 10th, 2005
Oxfam Make Crime Pay Promotion
Feb 2005
William Fiennes
February 2005
The 2005 Poetry Series
2005
Sushi Evening
String Quartet
April 23rd, 2004
Art Exhibition
April 22 - May 31, 2004
Poetry Festival 2004
Sponsored Walks
April 4th, 2004
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