Rustington Waterstones

Now we are Six!!!!

Our lovely little bookshop has been on the magnificent Rustington village high street for six whole years.

Thank you so much to all our lovely customers who have supported us thus far. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Here’s to many more!

New to the history table this week -
Nuremberg, 1945. As the trials of Nazi war criminals begin, some of the world's most famous writers and reporters gather in the ruined German city. Among them are Rebecca West, John Dos Passos, Martha Gellhorn, Erika Mann and Janet Flanner.
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New to the history table this week
The biography of Robert Bruce Lockhart, Britain's 'agent' in Moscow. 
Sir Robert Bruce Lockhart (1887–1970) was an impressive figure: a diplomat, intelligence agent, conspirator, journalist and propagandist who played a key role in both world wars.
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Our brand new Game of the Month.

Great feathery fun for all the family, Oh My Pigeons is a witty and wild party game featuring 50 brilliantly illustrated cards and lots of pigeon miniatures to bring about a lot of action.

This looks like a perfect game for the summer holidays.

This book has been flying out of our store.

James Rebanks, author of The Shepherd's Life and English Pastoral, recounts the story of his time in the Vega archipelago off the North coast of Norway, his friendship with Anna, and their interactions with eider ducks.

#rustington #placeoftides

New on the history table this week.

The Army That Never Was: D-Day and the Great Deception tells the remarkable story of the deceptions, hoaxes, and misdirections carried out by the Allies ahead of the most pivotal moment of the Second World War - the D-Day invasion.

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Waterstones Rustington are pleased to present to you the top 5 bestsellers in the History Section.
Agent Zo by Clare Mulley
Ancestors by Alice Roberts
How to Be a Tudor by Ruth Goodman
The Siege by Ben McIntyre
The Blood in Winter by Johnathan Healey
There's always something new to discover

Exactly how long is that dog?

Join us this Sunday to find out for yourself.
On Sunday 1st June at 11.00 am, John Bond, author of 'How Long is That Dog?' is joining us for a read-along.

Spaces are limited so please message us if you'd like to come along.

#rustington #johnbond #howlongisthatdog

In yet more proof that we've got the best customers ever, look at this!

A fantastic picture of our store created by one of our wonderful local artist regulars. It makes us look warm and inviting which on a damp and chilly day, our shop really is.

Thank you so much to JFC for your beautiful gift.

The perfect presents for puzzling people!

We have had such a wonderful influx of puzzle books recently that we couldn't resist sharing them.

If you're looking for ideas for Father's Day these would make brilliant presents for any crossword-addicted dads.

#fathersdaygift #puzzlebooks

New on the history table this week.
Sacred Britannia

A timely and up-to-date account of religion in Roman Britain. It not only looks at the religion Romans imported to the British Isles, but it also considers what was here before. It sounds like it will make for a fascinating read.

A few words from Bookseller E about this month's thriller
"Gabriel Ward is a King's Counsel. His is a small and controlled life, one of routine, until the Lord Chief Justice is found dead on his doorstep.
This is a gem of a cosy crime book. It would make a cracking holiday read.
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Our first ever 7 book Books of the Month include:

An excellent cosy crime set in London's Inner Temple,
A translated bestseller,
A quest to save the last wildcat,
A YA book billed as Bridgerton with magic,
The winner of The Baillie Gifford Prize,
and a practical guide to meditation.

It's international match your pen to your book day (no scribbling)!

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Modern Fairies, one of Bookseller E's favourite books from last year, has been released in paperback.
This is the story of Madame d'aulnoy's salon where the frustrated couriers of Versailles meet and exchanged fairy stories.
Written by a poet the prose is simply exquisite.

Hop on down to the store today to take advantage of our Double Points offer!

#watersteons #rustington #easter2025

New to the 'Buy One Get One Half Price' table this week 'The Wide Wide Sea.'

Hampton Sides turns his attention to the final voyage of Captain James Cook and asks how a journey to return a Tahitian man to his homeland ended in a bloodbath on the shores of Hawaii.

#rustington #thewidewidesea

April's Books of the Month:
A crime book which is not just a crime book,
A time-traveling tale of love and adventure,
A Geo-political look at the borders of the world,
An examination of life through the lens of a single raindrop,
And the tale of a monstrously tricky customer.

At Rustington we are delighted with the winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

'The Café at the Edge of the Woods' is a tale about a café owner and her waiter’s attempts to serve a very picky customer.

#rustington #waterstones #wcbp #thecafeattheedgeofthewoods

Happy St Patrick's Day to any who celebrate.

In honour of the day here's a shot of bookseller E's favourite book on Irish History.

#Rustington #stpatricksday

Did you know that March is Women's History Month?

Bookseller E is rather proud of how many fascinating books by women we have in our little store. She picked these titles out with ease. There is sure to be something of interest here for any history reader.

#rustington #womenshistorymonth

This week we've teamed up with our friends at Worthing Theatres to bring you 'The Koala Who Could,' an inspiring story about a marsupial called Kevin.

It is coming soon to the stage at Worthing's Pavilion Theatre.
15th -16th March.
@wtm #rustington #wtm #thekoalawhocould

Happy #WBD2025 Double Stamps until Sunday!

Remember to drop your bookmark designs in to us in-store by the end of Thursday.

We've had some absolute crackers in so far!

If you haven't got one of our World Book Day bookmark competition sheets, then pop in store to collect one today and get designing!

#Rustington #wbd #worldbookday

Our March (I know! Already?) Books of the Month include:
a reworking of a classic,
a class-ridden thriller,
a crumbling space-borne hotel,
the world's worst monster hunter,
and the discovery of utopia amid the flower beds.
Sounds like there should be something for everyone there!

In honour of 'National Love Your Pets Day', we have pulled a marvelous selection of our favourite pet books from our shelves.

Pop in store today, and if you happen to have a canine companion with you they would be most welcome!

#Rustington #nationalloveyourpetsday

New on the history table this week.
A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks by David Gibbins
From a Bronze Age ship built during the age of Queen Nefertiti and filled with ancient treasures to the tragic story of HMS Terror, these are the stories of some of the greatest underwater discoveries.

Back on our screens tonight and in-store now!

This sumptuous book collates a range of stunning recipes from chefs at the top of their game. It will help you to create a feast full of dishes that represent British food culture at its finest.

#gbm #greatbritishmenu #rustington #whatsontonight

New to the history section this week is Geoffrey Treasure's history of the Huguenots.
An unprecedented history of the entire Huguenot experience in France, from hopeful beginnings to tragic diaspora.
#rustington #waterstones

Simple to pick up but endlessly entertaining, our brilliant Game of the Month is Kluster.

A nerve-jangling game of dexterity and stealth, Kluster invites players to place their magnetic pieces in a circle whilst ensuring that none of them are attracted to each other.