Featherbed Books

Featherbed Books An Independent Family Run Bookshop in Houghton Le Spring. Cover Photo by Paul Levitt

A book lover from childhood, Nicole enjoys all genres but has a soft spot for fantasy books. After graduating, Nicole lived in Japan for five years, resulting in a love of Japanese fiction and translated fiction. After visiting numerous independent bookshops in the UK, Nicole decided to take a chance and open her own shop, offering her the opportunity to combine both interests. Nicole is seeking t

o provide a shopping experience that is an asset to the local community. Nicole's mum, Stephanie, recently retired from a career in the NHS and local government. Like Nicole, Stephanie is an avid reader but enjoys different genres to Nicole - mainly historical fiction and history, music, cooking and travel related non-fiction. Stephanie helps out in the shop for a few hours each week as well as decorating the windows and sourcing book related gifts.

Good morning, open until 4.30 today. Here is today's delivery and we have also have some beautiful new tote bags.
06/06/2026

Good morning, open until 4.30 today. Here is today's delivery and we have also have some beautiful new tote bags.

Here until 4.30 today - pop in if you are passing to pick up your free summer books brochure - loyalty card holders get ...
05/06/2026

Here until 4.30 today - pop in if you are passing to pick up your free summer books brochure - loyalty card holders get £1 off any book they order from the brochure from now until the end of August 😍

Fathers Day is Sunday 21st June this year - not far away and we have a fab selection of books to choose from.Open until ...
04/06/2026

Fathers Day is Sunday 21st June this year - not far away and we have a fab selection of books to choose from.

Open until 4.30 this afternoon so why no pop in and get organise?!

No reason to post these, just that they look so pretty 😍. Hope to see you soon.
03/06/2026

No reason to post these, just that they look so pretty 😍. Hope to see you soon.

Closed as usual today but you can peruse / order on Www.featherbedbooks.co.uk. Here are some colourful photos for inspir...
03/06/2026

Closed as usual today but you can peruse / order on Www.featherbedbooks.co.uk. Here are some colourful photos for inspiration 🤩

4 new books in today's delivery, am liking the sound of 'Whistle'.A big thank you to our local Rainbows group who visite...
02/06/2026

4 new books in today's delivery, am liking the sound of 'Whistle'.
A big thank you to our local Rainbows group who visited yesterday, was lovely to see you all.

Independent Bookshop Week 2026 (the 20th anniversary) is Saturday 13 – Saturday 20 June (ignore any daft folk who tell y...
01/06/2026

Independent Bookshop Week 2026 (the 20th anniversary) is Saturday 13 – Saturday 20 June (ignore any daft folk who tell you otherwise! 🙃).

Independent Bookshop Week is a celebration of independent bookshops across the UK and Ireland. It aims to highlight the vital role independent bookshops play in their communities, and to encourage consumers to shop for their summer reads with their local independent.

It is one of the biggest times in the year when your support of indies can have a huge impact. Please put a reminder into your diary so you can pop in, say hello and show us how much you like having a local bookshop 😘

30/05/2026

How many Isadora Moon and friends did we restock for our Rainbows visit?

30/05/2026

We have stalls for all occasions! If you have see an event that might suit some books let us know! Mum's at the Sunderland History Fayre at Bethany Church until 4 today and I shall be at the shop :D

29/05/2026

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Address

104 Newbottle Street
Houghton Le Spring
DH44AJ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm

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+447501922840

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