The Curious Cat Bookshop

The Curious Cat Bookshop was born out of a simple yet profound love for books and cats.
Opened in 2024, James and Lisa opened the Bookstore in the Market Town of Frodsham as they believe in the power of stories to transport, transform, and transcend.
You may find one of James and Lisa’s cats in the Bookstore on some days. Our aim is to serve Frodsham and the surrounding area as the Local Indie Bookshop, championing new authors, the love of reading and how books can bring us all closer together.

Address

50 Main Street,
Frodsham, Cheshire
WA6 7AU

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order online as a gift for you or a loved one and recieve a book, book gifts and treats in the post every month

Mystery Books and Boxes

Mystery Books and Boxes make the perfect gifts for Birthdays, Special Occassions and treats for yourself

Mystery Gift Box

Mystery Book

Hardback Mystery Book

UPCOMING EVENTS


Writers Group

Meet other aspiring and current writers onces a month.

Takes place at the Curious Cat Bookshop

SUPPER CLUB – MAY

Location: JTO Helsby Tea Rooms
Date: Thursday 1st May 7pm Start
Ticket Price: £32.00 includes a copy of the book and a two course meal and a drink on arrival – Madame Sosostris & the Festival for the Broken-Hearted by Ben Okri

FELLOWSHIP OF THE READS BOOKCLUB

Location: The Curious Cat Bookshop
Date: Thursday 8th May 7pm Start
Ticket Price: £10.00 includes a copy of the book and treats from Jim the host, this month is Saltblood by Francesca De Tores

TALK: FANTASTIC CRIME NOVEL DEBUT with KELLY MULLEN

Location: Frodsham Community Centre
Date: Sunday 4th May at 2.30pm
Ticket Price: £20.00 includes a signed copy of the Novel and drinks and refreshments on the evening.

Bookswop Night

Location: The Curious Cat Bookshop
Date: Wednesday 21st May 7pm
Bring your own book to swop

SUPPER CLUB – JUNE

Location: The Old Bank Tea Rooms 213 Chester Road, Helsby WA6 0DA
Date: Thursday 5th June 7pm Start
Book for this Month:  There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak

ALL THE OTHER MOTHERS HATE ME – SARAH HARMAN

Location: The Curious Cat Bookshop
Date: Wednesday 18th June 7pm
Ticket Price: £20.00 includes a signed copy of the Novel and drinks and refreshments on the evening.


WHO WILL YOU FIND IN THE BOOKSHOP?

JAMES CALDWELL

What to ask me about

“I try and read a variety of books, however I do love a good thriller especially if it has some Historical Fiction aspect to it. I like a good Horror and Fantasy book as well and like to find some new Fiction from upcoming or indie authors. The number one thing I’m loving is the cozy fantasy books that are coming out of Japan at the moment!”

Fiction / Historical Fiction / Horror / Fantasy / Thriller/ Translated Fiction

JIM ELLISON

What to ask me about

“I read mostly non-fiction, largely nature writing. I can suggest you a lot of books about Fungi, Trees and Lichen! I love reading books from smaller publishers as well as magical realisms like Matt Haig. I organise a Fantasy and Sci-Fi Book Club for the shop and enjoy coming up with suggestions for this. I’ll definitely try some of the good psychological thrillers that come in too.”

Non Fiction / Nature Writing / Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Magical Realism / Psychological Thrillers

the curious cats

Introducing the Cats you may find in the bookshop.

We aren’t a cat cafe or a place where cats are part of the “entertainment” but often one of the cats will join us in the Bookshop. They come and go as often as they like and are family cats so come home with us at night. Whilst quite relaxed we do ask if the cats are in the shop that are here to chillout and enjoy the vibes.

Crackers

HEAD OF MARKETING / WINDOWSELLING
Crackers is the first cat who came into the bookshop and has even made it into print in both books and local news articles. Deceptively fluffy she is known to fall asleep on customers and leave them trapped in the bookshop for hours.

Cheese

HEAD OF CATERING / CHEESE TASTER
Crackers twin sister, Cheese is a bit smaller and a bit more timid and loves it when the shop is quiet. Be warned if you come in with something Cheese likes such as Bacon she will be your best friend for ever.