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Awarding-winning emporium of beautiful and unusual gifts & proper bookshop in Malton! In the family @kempscooks & @kempswetherby. Books, events, more:

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Are you booked in for our event with @harrywhittakerauthor? Harry returns to Malton on 7th November to celebrate Orlando, an epic new mystery set in the beloved world of The Seven Sisters.

📖 Reader-favourite antiquarian bookseller Orlando Forbes, first introduced in The Shadow Sister, returns in a sweeping dual-timeline story of hidden manuscripts, buried betrayals and long-held secrets.

Book in-store or online! 🎟

#eventsatkemps @visitmalton #harrywhittaker by @kempsmalton

Our seasonal hours begin from 18 October! We are open, as usual, 7 days a week with extended hours on Sundays (10-4) plus some special dates as seen here, including our winter break from Dec 25-28. 💙 by @kempsmalton

From April 2027, pubs, clubs and live-music venues will receive a 20% reduction in business rates and, @andy.burnham, we noticed bookshops were excluded...

Rising business rates make it harder for independent bookshops like Kemps to grow, thrive, and continue doing what we love: bringing brilliant books, ideas, and people together. We’re a small & mighty team, and we believe indies are a vital part of our vibrant local communities - both of which are filled with so many wonderful small businesses! Of course we're backing the @booksellersassociation's call for targeted business rates relief for bookshops. Because it's kinda Kemps to advocate for indie bookshops. 💙

#kempsonthecorner #kempsmalton #visitmalton #booksaremybag #loveyourlocal by @kempsmalton

Save the date! Book in-store or contact #KerryatKemps. ✏️

#eventsatkemps #celebratewithkemps #kempsbooks @visitmalton #visitmalton by @kempsmalton

Cicely Mary Barker's enchanting poems and delicate characters have charmed generations of readers around the world since 1923. 🧚‍♀️ Fly away with the fairies with our variety of enchanting offerings!

#kempsmalton #visitmalton #cicelymarybarker #cicelymarybarkerflowerfairies by @kempsmalton

Don't be frightened! We're open as usual at the weekend 9:30-4:30, plus Sundays 10-4. ✨️

#kempsmalton #visitmalton by @kempsmalton

📚✨ WE'RE HIRING! BOOKSELLER WANTED! ✨📚

#LizatKemps says... We're looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and book-loving person to join the team at our award-winning bookshop in Malton! ❤️ If you're passionate about literature, love recommending great books and enjoy creating a welcoming, inspiring shopping experience, we'd love to hear from you.

📖 Previous bookselling experience is desirable but not essential because a genuine love of books, great customer service skills and a positive attitude are what really matter.

📍 Kemps General Store, Malton
🗓️ 2–3 days per week, including some weekends
💷 Real Living Wage employer
⏰ Applications close Monday 2 November at 5pm

INTERESTED?

🔎 Search "Bookseller Malton" on Indeed to find the full job description and apply.

📍 Or pop into the shop to read the vacancy details displayed in-store.

❌️ Please DO NOT telephone the shop about this vacancy or send DMs or messages through Instagram or Facebook. Our team are busy looking after customers, and all applications must be made through Indeed.

@visitmalton #kempsbooks by @kempsmalton

What better way to spend a rainy day than baking? 🤎

I’ve really been enjoying cooking from scratch lately, & with the weather being so miserable outside, it seemed like the perfect excuse to spend a little time in the kitchen trying something new! 🥳

I recently treated myself to a new cookbook by @fromscratchwithbob from @kempsmalton, & there are so many lovely recipes I can’t wait to try. First up was his sticky toffee pudding, although my first attempt didn’t quite go to plan when I somehow managed to forget to add the eggs (I know, HOW?!) 😂 Thankfully, the second attempt was much more successful! 🍁

A lovely soft sponge smothered in rich butterscotch sauce, served warm with lashings of @brymoricecream. Just the sort of comforting pudding you want on a cold, rainy day, & it certainly went down a treat with the family! 🤎🍂

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#cookingfromscratch #yorkshire #saturdaybaking #foodphotography #stickytoffeepudding by @kempsmalton

Have you shifted into soup mode? We have! You can find cookbooks to greeting cards (the foodie series by Creasida Bell is stunning) by the spoonful... yum! 🥄

💌 Pea Soup by @cressidabell
@visitmalton #kempsbooks #kempscooks by @kempsmalton

Are you a Faithful or are you a Traitor? Search & Find and get them before they get you! (Unless they tell you first... 🫣)

@thetraitorsukofficial #celebratewithkemps #kempsgeneralstore #visitmalton by @kempsmalton

It's that time of year... @gemjar_socks are here! 🧦 Treat your toes or theirs to a cosy pair.

Keep in mind these are coveted (by customers and our Kemps Team). Whatever the weather, we are usually out of stock long before December! 🎁

#kempsmalton #gemjarsocks @visitmalton by @kempsmalton