Welcome to
Deansgate
Located in the heart of vibrant Manchester city centre and close to the exclusive boutiques of King Street, we are officially Manchester's biggest specialist book shop, trading over three floors and stocking more than 100,000 titles.
Having once been the site of Kendals electrical and lighting departments, Waterstone's has occupied the building since 1987 creating a multitude of grand rooms in which to browse.
We have the biggest Science Fiction, Fantasy and Crime Fiction departments outside London as well as extensive ranges of Art, History and Academia. In addition we have a newly refurbished and exclusive room dedicated to Children's books. With a massive range across all genres - you should have no trouble finding your next perfect read or that special gift, but our knowledgeable team are always on-hand to share their enthusiasm and recommend titles.
As the pre-eminent city centre store for events we have rightly built up an impressive reputation, having recently welcomed celebrities including David Beckham, Tracey Emin, Terry Pratchett and Gordon Ramsay. Dead on Deansgate is our well-regarded annual festival for lovers of Crime Fiction and we also provide contributions to the Manchester Food and Drink Festival.
The branch has even appeared as a location for television shows including the BBC's 'Cutting It' and has seen film crews attend launches by Jacqueline Wilson and JK Rowling.
For businesses, schools and other organisations we have a dedicated Account Sales department to cater for corporate orders and library stock picks.
So whether you want to relax in Costa Coffee on our Second Floor overlooking Deansgate itself, browse to your heart's content, or bring the kids to one of our family fun days, we look forward to seeing you soon.
Simon Davison General Manager, Waterstone's Manchester Deansgate
Mark Addison Retail Manager, Waterstone's Manchester Deansgate
Manager's choice of the month
Murder in Samarkand by Craig Murray
Craig Murray was the United Kingdom's Ambassador to Uzbekistan until he was removed from his post in October 2004 after exposing appalling human rights abuses by the US-funded regime of President Islam Karimov. In this candid and at times shocking memoir, he lays bare the dark and dirty underside of the War on Terror. In Uzbekistan, the land of Alexander the Great and Tamburlaine, lurks one of the most hideous tyrannies on earth - one founded on cotton slavery and brutal torture. As neighbouring 'liberated' Afghanistan produces record levels of heroin, the Uzbek rulers cash in on massive trafficking. They are even involved in trafficking their own women to prostitution in the West. But this did not prevent Karimov being viewed as a key US ally in the War on Terror. When Craig Murray arrived in Uzbekistan, he was a young Ambassador with a brilliant career and a taste for whisky and women. But after hearing accounts of dissident prisoners being boiled to death and innocent people being raped and murdered by agents of the state, he started to question both his role and that of his country in so-called 'democratising' states. When Murray decided to go public with his shocking findings, Washington and 10 Downing Street reached the conclusion that he had to go. But Uzbekistan had changed the high-living diplomat and there was no way he was going to go quietly.
£18.99
Events this month
A ringside seat with
Brian Hughes,
Damian Hughes
Hit Man: The Thomas Hearns Story
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 7:00PM
Tickets are free, available from the Crime desk.
Meet boxing coach Brian Hughes and his sports psychologist son Damian, who will be discussing their acclaimed new biography of Thomas 'Hit Man' Hearns.
Further details: 0161 837 3000
Percy Jackson Day!
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Saturday, 13 February 2010, 3:00PM
To celebrate the cinematic release of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, we're having a day devoted to all things greek. For fans of the series, come along and enter our Percy Jackson quiz. They will also be Greek Myth storytimes and crafts for younger children.
Further details: 0161 8373000
Happy Valentine's Day!
The Biggest Kiss
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Sunday, 14 February 2010, 3:00PM
Love is in the air, so why not come along to listen to our special Valentine's storytime 'The Biggest Kiss' and make a card for someone very special.
Further details: 0161 8373000
Half Term in Space
Man on the Moon
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Monday, 15 February 2010, 3:00PM
The holidays are here again! To celebrate half term, we're having an entire week of outer space fun with stories, crafts and activities. Why not come along and help us turn our children's room into outer space! Today's story is 'Man on the Moon'.
Further details: 0161 8373000
Half Term in Space
How to Catch a Star
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Tuesday, 16 February 2010, 3:00PM
The holidays are here again! To celebrate half term, we're having an entire week of outer space fun with stories, crafts and activities. Why not come along and help us turn our children's room into outer space! Today's story is 'How to Catch a Star'.
Further details: 0161 8373000
Half Term in Space!
Aliens in Underpants Save the World
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Wednesday, 17 February 2010, 3:00PM
The holidays are here again! To celebrate half term, we're having an entire week of outer space fun with stories, crafts and activities. Why not come along and help us turn our children's room into outer space! Today's story is 'Alien's in Underpants Save the World'.
Further details: 0161 8373000
Half Term in Space!
The Way Back Home
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 3:00PM
The holidays are here again! To celebrate half term, we're having an entire week of outer space fun with stories, crafts and activities. Why not come along and help us turn our children's room into outer space! Today's story is 'Way Back Home'.
Further details: 0161 8373000
Half Term in Space!
Stars! - Peppa Pig
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Friday, 19 February 2010, 3:00PM
The holidays are here again! To celebrate half term, we're having an entire week of outer space fun with stories, crafts and activities. Why not come along and help us turn our children's room into outer space! Today's story is 'Peppa Pig Stars'
Further details: 0161 8373000
Where's Wally in Space
Where's Wally?
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Saturday, 20 February 2010, 3:00PM
Following on from our half term in space, we're throwing a Where's Wally in Space day. Come along to take part in our Where's Wally activities and go on a hunt to help us find Wally!
Further details: 0161 8373000
Vampire Academy Day
Vampire Academy
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Saturday, 27 February 2010, 3:00PM
To celebrate the release of the third and fourth books in Richelle Mead's fabulous series Vampire Academy, we're having a day devoted to all things fanged. Are you the biggest know-it-all when it comes to vampire fiction? Then come along and enter our fangtastic quiz. Games, competitions and prizes, it's perfect for fans of the series or those newly discovering this amazing author.
Further details: 0161 8373000
The return of
Kim McCosker,
Rachael Bermingham
4 Ingredients: Over 340 Quick, Easy and Delicious Recipes Using 4 or Less Ingredients
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Friday, 5 March 2010, 12:30PM
Back by popular demand, the charismatic 4 Ingredients authors will be signing copies of their phenomenally successful bestseller, and handing out samples of their delicious recipes. If you like tasty dishes and ample portions, come and meet Kim and Rachael!
Further details: 0161 837 3000
Deansgate Book Club
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Tuesday, 9 March 2010, 5:30PM
It's a return to fiction this month, at our regular lively meeting in Costa Coffee. New members are always welcome; please contact Janet Farrar on the number shown.
Further details: 0161 837 3000
Meet
Charlaine Harris
Grave Secret
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 7:00PM
We are absolutely delighted to welcome the True Blood creator to Deansgate for her first UK signing. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment, access to the queue is on a first come first served basis.
Further details: 0161 837 3000
Book launch
Migration Stories
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 6:30PM
Tickets £2, available from the crime desk and redeemable against the promoted book on the night.
We are pleased to host the launch for this new anthology in association with Commonword and Lancaster University. Refreshments will be provided.
Further details: 0161 837 3000
Exclusive book launch
Robert Williams
Luke and Jon
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Friday, 19 March 2010, 7:00PM
By invitation, or tickets £3 (redeemable against one copy of Luke and Jon on the night).
We are delighted to host the launch party for debut author Robert's acclaimed novel.
Further details: 0161 837 3000
Meet
Andrew Roberts
The Storm of War: A New History of the Second World War
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 7:00PM
Tickets £3, available from the crime desk.
The popular historian will be discussing and signing the paperback edition of his bestselling new history of the Second World War.
Further details: 0161 837 3000
Book launch
Cath Staincliffe
The Kindest Thing
WATERSTONE'S MANCHESTER DEANSG
Wednesday, 28 April 2010, 7:00PM
Tickets £3, available from the Crime desk, and redeemable against the promoted book on the night.
We are delighted to host the launch party for the latest thrilling novel from the creator of ITV's Blue Murder.
Further details: 0161 837 3000
Opening hours
| Monday | 9am - 8pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 8pm |
| Friday | 9am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 7pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 5pm |
Contact us
91 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 2BWTel: 0161 837 3000 (general)
Tel: 0161 839 8415 (account sales)
Tel: 0161 839 1248 (events)
E-mail:
manager@deansgate.waterstones.com
