The retailer has announced that its new bookstore at the Monks Cross Shopping Park will officially open on Saturday, October 18. Waterstones said it aims to hold a soft opening on Friday, October 17. “We are happy to reveal that our grand opening will be on Saturday 18th October at 9am,” the retailer said in a post on social media. "Alongside an extensive selection of fiction, children's books and non-fiction, our new shop will also feature games, puzzles, gifts and vinyl,” Lee said. "Our bookselling team can’t wait to welcome their customers and help them discover exciting books and gifts.”