Hi all! We are going to be CLOSED tomorrow (Monday 1st) to regroup. Thanks for a gratifying weekend and all the good vibes for Jon. Don’t forget us — back on Tuesday!

New online life writing masterclass set for Sunday 5th October, 10-12.30pm: Write a short story from life. How to join in the link below...

UPDATE! Tuesday 2nd Sep - we are closed due to regrouping/ technical stuff. Thanks, Justine, Karen and The Crow Family x

Today's update - Thursday 9th September

Onwards.

My NEW short tall letter on Substack is out. It's all about my Saturday Bookseller Crow bookshop where I'm writer-in-residence. It's a piece of life-writing on community and books and broken glass. Thanks x karenmcleod.substack.com

Join me on Sunday 5th October, 10-12.30 for an inspiring, interactive and fun workshop using writing and drawing exercises to craft a short life story. outsavvy.com/event/29810/wr…

“I got exactly what I wanted and needed on your course. I was looking to access writing that felt all locked up… Thank you for an absolutely fantastic workshop.” 🌞Sun 5th Oct, 10-12.30pm online. Join me, it'll be great... 🖊️ outsavvy.com/event/29810/wr…

We’re heartbroken by the death of dear Jon. Many have asked how to help. Please consider supporting our effort to honor his legacy at Bookseller Crow. Share and donate if you can. Thank you. gofund.me/fe79e6371

Forgive us, but today, Weds 1st October, we will be closed for the day. Book group is on tonight from 7pm. Otherwise, these are our usual opening hours: Monday 11-5.30pm Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday- Friday 10.30-5.30pm Saturday 10.00-5.30pm Sunday 11-5pm Thanks for all your support.

I mailed out today to my Mailing List Friends about upcoming shows, information about my new book, things I saw in Edinburgh in August, and a few supercool book tips. To get very occasional messages, why not sign up via the Linktree in my bio - there's also ticket links there.

Last night we had our first bookgroup without Jon. The chosen book was Godwin by Joseph O’Neill. We vote at the end to whether we would recommend it, and it was a firm YES!

It’s hard to express the loss we feel after Jon’s passing. His energy filled the shop for 28 years. We’re raising funds to honor his legacy and keep his legacy alive. Please consider sharing and donating. Thank you so much for your incredible support! gofund.me/b12e962a3

✨ Happy #BookshopDay ✨ Visited Bookseller Crow bought myself a copy of the new Anthony Bourdain #LesHallesCookbook Bloomsbury Cooks I’ll always #choosebookshops and it was a pleasure to visit here again ❤️

🎉The new Queer Life, Queer Love 3 anthology I co-edited earlier this year, alongside Matt Bates and my publishers @muswellpress is published 6th November 2025. Full of the best new queer writing, you can pre-order your copy from Bookseller Crow 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ booksellercrow.co.uk/shop/queer-lif…

Check out "Rosie Wilby & Karen McLeod: The Sticky Truth - Writing from Real Life" eventbrite.co.uk/e/rosie-wilby-… Eventbrite Help

The Bookseller Crow in Crystal Palace has announced a Christmas signing day next month, featuring Holly Jackson, Jessie Burton, Lucy Mangan and Louie Stowell 👇 ebx.sh/9C79oF