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22 HOUSE OF BOOKS
Stories That Cross Oceans

Step inside a luxury literary world inspired by Windrush heritage, Caribbean folklore, maternal memory and the imagination of the diaspora.

HERITAGE • ELEGANCE • STORIES • WINDRUSH • CARIBBEAN • MEMORY • DIASPORA •

Welcome to the House
22 HOUSE OF BOOKS

22 House of Books is a boutique publishing and heritage brand where books become exhibitions, journals become archives, tea becomes ceremony and storytelling becomes inheritance.

An ornate journal cover titled “Finding Her: A Maternal Archive”, featuring sepia family portraits of Black women across generations, arranged in a heritage-style collage with flowers, lace, handwritten notes, and gold detailing on a deep purple background.

HER MATERNAL ARCHIVE LAUNCH

THE LAUNCH

YOUR LIFE IS
ARCHIVE MATERIAL.HER MATERNAL ARCHIVE LAUNCH

Saturday 12 December 2026
3:00–8:00 PM
Eden Experiences, Croydon
Tickets £35 · Limited to 130 guests

BOOK THE LAUNCH EXPERIENCE — £35

LIMITED CAPACITY · 130 GUESTS ONLY

The Collections

Windrush Chronicles

Migration. Courage. Secrets. Home.

A richly imagined historical fiction series following young Caribbean lives shaped by migration, survival and belonging. The Windrush Chronicles brings the journey to England alive through family, danger, friendship and the hidden stories carried across the sea.

The Rebel Chronicles

Resistance. Girlhood. Power. Freedom.

A bold collection centred on young rebels, difficult choices and the courage to challenge the world as it is. These stories speak to defiance, identity and the making of a voice.

The Chronicles of Anansi

Trickster. Folklore. Wisdom. Mischief.

A collection of Anansi tales inspired by Caribbean oral tradition, folklore and the playful intelligence of the spider trickster. These stories are made for families, schools, collectors and lovers of mythic storytelling.

Her Maternal Archive

Memory. Mothers. Lineage. Recovery.

A guided archive collection for those seeking to recover the women in their family history. Through journals, workshops and reflective tools, Her Maternal Archive helps you gather names, objects, stories, recipes, silences, photographs and ancestral memory.

Begin Your Archive

22 House of Tea

Taste. Ritual. Story. Gathering.

A heritage tea collection inspired by Caribbean memory, Windrush suitcases, grandmothers’ kitchens, remedies, ceremonies and conversation. Each blend carries a story and invites you to slow down, remember and gather.

Visit the Tea Salon

Graphic Novels

llustrated Worlds. Myth. Adventure. Legacy.

A visual storytelling collection bringing Windrush, Anansi and Caribbean-inspired adventures to life through bold images, cinematic scenes and collectible editions for young readers and families.

Enter each room of the house

  • The Windrush Chronicles Book 1 — The Stowaway A striking illustrated book cover for “The Windrush Chronicles Book 1 — The Stowaway” by Jennifer D. Knight. The artwork centres on a young Black woman looking back over her shoulder toward the viewer. She wears a patterned, multicoloured garment and has long textured hair flowing dramatically behind her in the wind. Her expression is serious and determined. Behind her is a warm, atmospheric street scene with terraced buildings, lampposts and a line of distant figures walking through the background. The sky is filled with rich orange and dusky tones, giving the image a cinematic feeling of departure, uncertainty and journey. The number “22” appears prominently at the centre of the composition, with “The Windrush Chronicles Book 1” beneath it. The title “THE STOWAWAY” is written across the lower part of the cover in large expressive brush-style lettering. The overall design combines historical drama, migration, mystery and personal journey.
  • The Windrush Chronicles Book 2 — The Talisman A dramatic illustrated book cover titled “The Windrush Chronicles Book 2 — The Talisman” by Jennifer D. Knight & A.E. Knight. The cover features a group of Black men dressed in formal dark suits and hats, standing against the backdrop of a large sailing ship with tall masts and rigging. At the centre is a striking man in a dark suit and fedora, holding a glowing green-gold orb or talisman in both hands. The light from the object illuminates his hands and the front of his clothing, creating a mysterious supernatural focal point. The surrounding men stand in formation behind him, giving the scene a sense of unity, tension and purpose. Deep green, black, red and gold tones dominate the artwork, with dramatic lighting and painterly textures creating a historical, cinematic atmosphere. The title “THE TALISMAN” appears prominently in large gold serif lettering near the bottom of the cover, with the authors’ names beneath.

FEATURED WORLD

The Windrush Chronicles

A curated series of literary masterpieces inspired by the Windrush diaspora. These volumes explore the resilience, folklore, and maternal memory of our ancestors, meticulously crafted for the modern collector.

The Stowaway

The Talisman

The Prophecy

“Every family has an archive. Some are written in documents. Some are carried in recipes, songs, silences and suitcases.”

Shop the World

Curated Editions & Gifts

Tea Blends

Series, anthologies and collectible editions.

Guided archive journals and

reflective tools.

Story-led teas for gifting and

gathering.

Workshops, salons, school

visits and events.

For Schools, Families & Collectors

who we create for

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Schools

Curated educational programs and heritage resources designed to inspire the next generation of storytellers and historians.

(2)

Families

Heirloom journals, artisanal tea sets, and curated collections that celebrate the legacy of maternal memory and diaspora.

(3)

Collectors

Exclusive access to our private archive, rare editions, and bespoke cataloging services for the most discerning bibliophiles.

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Cultural Spaces

Partnerships with heritage institutions and private salons to host immersive exhibitions and cultural storytelling events.

“Every family has an archive. Some are written in documents. Some are carried in recipes, songs, silences and suitcases.”

Shop the World

Join the House

Receive exclusive invitations to our literary salon, behind-the-scenes archive notes, and the latest releases from our Windrush and Caribbean collections.

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