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Swindon based independent bookshop, visit us online or in person! bertsbooks.co.uk - or 54 Godwin Court, Swindon, SN1 4BB Email us on [email protected]

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 4d

As part of celebrating Bookshop Day, Bert’s is donating £100 worth of books to 12 schools across Swindon.

Literacy levels in Swindon have fallen behind the national average, so we’re making a commitment to do this every year – but it will take us seven years to make sure every school benefits.

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 14h

I read this a few months ago. It’s lovely!

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 19h

It's a great shout though. I had considered I wanted something new, but Tin Man might just do the trick.

Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 19h

I love that one. I kinda fancy something new, but Tin Man would do it in a pinch.

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 19h

Guaranteed to work, but I've not long read it (for the third time) and I fancy a new one

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 19h

Have read this before, it definitely provoked a tear.

Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 19h

First book of the day was the new title from Mitch Albom, "Twice".

What a writer. - Michael

Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 19h

Seconded on A Monster Calls! - Michael

Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 19h

Good recommendations, I've read neither of these. Thank you!

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 19h

Thank you!

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D. V. Bishop's CARNIVAL OF LIES out now @dvbishop.com · 20h

Pre-order my new historical thriller SHADOW OF MADNESS now from @bertsbooks.bsky.social! You don't get 25% off, but postage is free within the UK and you'll be supporting a brilliant independent bookshop: bertsbooks.co.uk/product/shad... @jennybrownagency.bsky.social @panmacmillan.bsky.social

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 19h

Call me a masochist, but I'd like to read a book that will break my heart and make me cry.

What have you got?

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 21h

One of the new books out this week, “Spin Off”, a new puzzle book from supreme riddle writer Frank Paul!

Available now! - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/spin...

Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 22h

Pedro and I are here for all your bookish requirements until 5.30! - Michael

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

I’d also be a foolish bookshop to stock books that didn’t sell.

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

It is!

Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

I’m so in love with this cover of Love Lane by Patrick Gale. It’s out next year and we’ll have signed copies:

bertsbooks.co.uk/product/love...

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Hey, did you know, when you order a book from Bert's Books, Bert points get credited to your account.

Which you can then use to get money off your next order!

Why not pop on and order yourself a treat?

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Someone today got the order reference number #222222.

That's pleasing. - Michael

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

And I've gone retro and am reading "The Time Traveler's Wife", the modern classic about a man who keeps leaping around in time uncontrollably.

I haven't read it in at least 15 years, so be interesting to see if I cry this time, too. - Michael

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Pedro is reading "Crow Lake".

Kate has escaped her family after a childhood tragedy that killed her parents, but the past can't stay buried forever and she finds herself pulled back home... - Michael

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Sally's getting in a festive mood with "The Winter Spirits".

This collection of ghostly tales is written by some of the best authors working today, including Stuart Turton and Bridget Collins. - Michael.

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Let's see what the team are reading this week!

Bert has "Death at the White Hart". When a body is found on the side of the road outside a peaceful village, the police discover that this the kind of place where everyone has a secret... - Michael

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 1d

It’s lovely and Octoberish out there today, which is always good for buying a book.

It’s science. - Michael

All books talk, but a good book listens as well. - Mark Haddon

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 2d

ICYMI: Bookshop.org has launched a new e-book platform, enabling indie bookshops to access the growing e-book market in the UK 👇 #BookSky

Bookshop.org launches new e-book platform for indie bookshops

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Aaaand finally, our number 1 bestseller pre-order right now? It's @alicefeeney.com of course - with My Husband's Wife

I've read this and genuinely think it's her best yet. Pre-order a signed and dedicated copy right here:

bertsbooks.co.uk/product/my-h...

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