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

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

Supper Book Club – 6th February 2025

Location: Old Bank Tea Rooms 213 Chester Road, Helsby WA6 0DA
Date: Thursday 6th February 7pm Start
Book for this Month: The List of Suspicious Things

Fellowship of the Reads (Fantasy/ Sci Fi Bookclub) February 2025

Location: The Curious Cat Bookshop, 50 Main Street, WA6 7AU
Date: 7pm Thursday 13th February 2025
Book for this Month: This is how you lose the time war


Book Swop Evening 19th February 2025

Next event – Wednesday 19th February 2025 starting at 7pm


SILENT BOOK CLUB

Location: The Curious Cat Bookshop, 50 Main Street, WA6 7AU
Date: 6pm to 9pm Thursday 12th February 2025
Bring your own book or purchase on the evening


AN EVENING WITH JASPER FFORDE AT NESTON LIBRARY

Location: Neston Library, Neston Library, Neston, CH64 6QE
Date: 7pm Thursday 27th February 2025


SILENT BOOK CLUB

Location: The Curious Cat Bookshop, 50 Main Street, WA6 7AU
Date: 6pm to 9pm Thursday 12th February 2025
Bring your own book or purchase on the evening


SUPPER CLUB

Location: Old Bank Tea Rooms 213 Chester Road, Helsby WA6 0DA
Date: Thursday 6th March 7pm Start
Book for this Month: The Healing Season of Pottery


AN EVENING WITH VERONICA HENRY AT HELSBY LIBRARY

Location: Helsby Library, Helsby, WA6 0BW
Date: Monday 10th March 6.30pm Start


Book Launch and Author Event – Joe Tucker

Location: The Curious Cat Bookshop, 50 Main Street, Frodsham, WA6 7AU
Date: Thursday 27th March 6:30pm start including drinks and refreshments
Ticket Price: £15.00 includes a signed copy of the Novel and drinks and refreshments on the evening.

Book Launch and Author Event – Stephen Howard

Location: The Curious Cat Bookshop, 50 Main Street, Frodsham, WA6 7AU
Date: Thursday 17th April 6:30pm start including drinks and refreshments
Ticket Price: £10.00 includes a signed copy of the Novel and drinks and refreshments on the evening.

Book Launch and Meet the Author Sean Watkin

Location: The Curious Cat Bookshop, 50 Main Street, Frodsham, WA6 7AU
Date: Thursday 24th April 6:30pm start including drinks and refreshments
Ticket Price: £9.00 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.