Jamie is our resident witch, yoga teacher and fantasy wizard with a deep love for Terry Pratchett. They read a lot of non-fiction and love giving recommendations, ranging from politics to science to history. They are also the perfect person to speak to if you are starting a pagan/witchcraft journey – always happy to share whereabouts to begin.

Sharon is the newest member of staff at Red Lion Books, and is a lover of all things strange and whimsical. When she isn’t in the shop, she is likely either moonlighting as a video game translator or getting actively buried beneath a mountain of unfinished craft projects. She has an incurable fondness for lyrical prose, fairytale retellings, and meditations on the place of stories in human culture.

Anna has a fantastic knowledge and passion for children’s books. She has worked as an English teacher and children’s book editor. She spends a great deal of time reading books meant for children and considers them to be the equals of any written for adults. When she is not at the shop she keeps herself busy making things, book binding and wild swimming.

Sarah and Peter Donaldson have been hands on owners and booksellers since 1978.  Sarah’s passion is for children’s books. Peter has been a trustee of the Essex Book Festival since 2011. It has always been their firm belief that bricks and mortar shops have an important part to play in keeping local communities strong and healthy.