Bert’s Books
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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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It’s time! The Bert's Books Secret Santa.
Sign up by 30th November, and pick a book you'd like to gift to someone else.
I'll work out the best person to send that book to - and in return you'll get a book to unwrap too!
bertsbooks.co.uk/secret-santa
Sign up by 30th November, and pick a book you'd like to gift to someone else.
I'll work out the best person to send that book to - and in return you'll get a book to unwrap too!
bertsbooks.co.uk/secret-santa
This is a good article about the real impact that this week's budget will have. It's from a bookshop perspective, but the truth is, it will have a negative impact on every small retailer.
The Booksellers Association (BA) has expressed "real concern" about the business rates reform outlined in this week’s Autumn Budget, warning it could catalyse "a deluge of increased costs" for already hamstrung bookshops👇
Business rates reform a ‘disaster’ for indie bookshops as BA fears ‘deluge of increased costs’
The Booksellers Association has expressed ‘real concern' about the business rates reform outlined in this week’s Autumn Budget, warning it could catalyse ‘a deluge of increased costs' for already hamstrung bookshops.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
This is a good article about the real impact that this week's budget will have. It's from a bookshop perspective, but the truth is, it will have a negative impact on every small retailer.
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The Booksellers Association (BA) has expressed "real concern" about the business rates reform outlined in this week’s Autumn Budget, warning it could catalyse "a deluge of increased costs" for already hamstrung bookshops👇
Business rates reform a ‘disaster’ for indie bookshops as BA fears ‘deluge of increased costs’
The Booksellers Association has expressed ‘real concern' about the business rates reform outlined in this week’s Autumn Budget, warning it could catalyse ‘a deluge of increased costs' for already hamstrung bookshops.
ebx.sh
November 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Booksellers Association (BA) has expressed "real concern" about the business rates reform outlined in this week’s Autumn Budget, warning it could catalyse "a deluge of increased costs" for already hamstrung bookshops👇
I'm going straight to London for a night out once we close.
BUT unless you have other plans like me, you need to get yourself inside and somewhere cosy with a book.
And if you don't have a book, I'm here until 5.30...!
BUT unless you have other plans like me, you need to get yourself inside and somewhere cosy with a book.
And if you don't have a book, I'm here until 5.30...!
November 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I'm going straight to London for a night out once we close.
BUT unless you have other plans like me, you need to get yourself inside and somewhere cosy with a book.
And if you don't have a book, I'm here until 5.30...!
BUT unless you have other plans like me, you need to get yourself inside and somewhere cosy with a book.
And if you don't have a book, I'm here until 5.30...!
Black Friday sounds a bit dull, so treat yourself to some colourful books instead!
“RED Side Story” is the madcap sequel to Jasper Fforde’s “Shades of Grey”, full of colour magic. - Michael ❤️
“RED Side Story” is the madcap sequel to Jasper Fforde’s “Shades of Grey”, full of colour magic. - Michael ❤️
November 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Black Friday sounds a bit dull, so treat yourself to some colourful books instead!
“RED Side Story” is the madcap sequel to Jasper Fforde’s “Shades of Grey”, full of colour magic. - Michael ❤️
“RED Side Story” is the madcap sequel to Jasper Fforde’s “Shades of Grey”, full of colour magic. - Michael ❤️
I missed the ribbon and accidentally cut my finger.
Ouchie.
Ouchie.
November 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I missed the ribbon and accidentally cut my finger.
Ouchie.
Ouchie.
First book of the day was "The Castle of Tangled Magic"!
Always here for a bit of magic in the morning. It's the only way to get me out of bed. - Michael
Always here for a bit of magic in the morning. It's the only way to get me out of bed. - Michael
November 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
First book of the day was "The Castle of Tangled Magic"!
Always here for a bit of magic in the morning. It's the only way to get me out of bed. - Michael
Always here for a bit of magic in the morning. It's the only way to get me out of bed. - Michael
Don’t forget, if you want to sign up for our Secret Santa you’ve only got until Sunday evening to do it! - Michael
November 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Don’t forget, if you want to sign up for our Secret Santa you’ve only got until Sunday evening to do it! - Michael
8 has turned into 5…! The fourth quarter final was a dead heat!
Vote for your favourite on Instagram or Twitter #TheBerties
Vote for your favourite on Instagram or Twitter #TheBerties
November 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
8 has turned into 5…! The fourth quarter final was a dead heat!
Vote for your favourite on Instagram or Twitter #TheBerties
Vote for your favourite on Instagram or Twitter #TheBerties
First book of the day also happens to be my favourite book in the shop: "The Great Dog Bottom Swap". - Michael
November 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
First book of the day also happens to be my favourite book in the shop: "The Great Dog Bottom Swap". - Michael
It’s nearly time for the Bertvent countdown in the shop… that’s Bert’s 24 favourite books of the year. What do you think will be on it? - Michael
November 27, 2025 at 8:34 AM
It’s nearly time for the Bertvent countdown in the shop… that’s Bert’s 24 favourite books of the year. What do you think will be on it? - Michael
The budget. Business rates.
The reduction in the multiplier to 38.2p BUT the removal of the 40% business rates relief PLUS an increase in the rateable value means a 45.9% increase in my business rates for next year.
Yay.
The reduction in the multiplier to 38.2p BUT the removal of the 40% business rates relief PLUS an increase in the rateable value means a 45.9% increase in my business rates for next year.
Yay.
November 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The budget. Business rates.
The reduction in the multiplier to 38.2p BUT the removal of the 40% business rates relief PLUS an increase in the rateable value means a 45.9% increase in my business rates for next year.
Yay.
The reduction in the multiplier to 38.2p BUT the removal of the 40% business rates relief PLUS an increase in the rateable value means a 45.9% increase in my business rates for next year.
Yay.
First book of the day, "The Christmas Eve Murders".
Someone's getting in the mood! - Michael
Someone's getting in the mood! - Michael
November 26, 2025 at 10:14 AM
First book of the day, "The Christmas Eve Murders".
Someone's getting in the mood! - Michael
Someone's getting in the mood! - Michael
It’s chilly today, but I’ve defrosted the books and they’re ready for you. - Michael
November 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
It’s chilly today, but I’ve defrosted the books and they’re ready for you. - Michael
Sixteen has become eight! Vote on Twitter or on Instagram- hopefully next year we’ll be able to vote here!
November 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Sixteen has become eight! Vote on Twitter or on Instagram- hopefully next year we’ll be able to vote here!
We’ve got lots of lonely books in store looking for new homes.
Come and rescue one? - Michael
Come and rescue one? - Michael
November 25, 2025 at 8:35 AM
We’ve got lots of lonely books in store looking for new homes.
Come and rescue one? - Michael
Come and rescue one? - Michael
Let's see what we're reading this week!
Bert is reading "The White Octopus Hotel", which seems to be part romance, part time travel... I'm intrigued. - Michael
Bert is reading "The White Octopus Hotel", which seems to be part romance, part time travel... I'm intrigued. - Michael
November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Let's see what we're reading this week!
Bert is reading "The White Octopus Hotel", which seems to be part romance, part time travel... I'm intrigued. - Michael
Bert is reading "The White Octopus Hotel", which seems to be part romance, part time travel... I'm intrigued. - Michael
First book of the day, "Death in High Heels" by Christianna Brand.
Fun fact, although Brand was a big crime writer, these days her most recognisable contribution to culture was that she invented Nanny McPhee (then called Nurse Matilda)! - Michael
Fun fact, although Brand was a big crime writer, these days her most recognisable contribution to culture was that she invented Nanny McPhee (then called Nurse Matilda)! - Michael
November 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
First book of the day, "Death in High Heels" by Christianna Brand.
Fun fact, although Brand was a big crime writer, these days her most recognisable contribution to culture was that she invented Nanny McPhee (then called Nurse Matilda)! - Michael
Fun fact, although Brand was a big crime writer, these days her most recognisable contribution to culture was that she invented Nanny McPhee (then called Nurse Matilda)! - Michael
Time again to hide inside warm books in this weather.
I’ll be in Edith Wharton’s “Summer” if you need me. - Michael
I’ll be in Edith Wharton’s “Summer” if you need me. - Michael
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Time again to hide inside warm books in this weather.
I’ll be in Edith Wharton’s “Summer” if you need me. - Michael
I’ll be in Edith Wharton’s “Summer” if you need me. - Michael
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Loved this last year, and have just ordered for this year.
November 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Loved this last year, and have just ordered for this year.
Getting the Secret Santas ready… here’s the first box!
November 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Getting the Secret Santas ready… here’s the first box!
How's your Christmas shopping going? - Michael
November 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
How's your Christmas shopping going? - Michael
Had a flurry as soon as I opened the door, but first book out was "Brigands & Breadknives"! - Michael
November 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Had a flurry as soon as I opened the door, but first book out was "Brigands & Breadknives"! - Michael
The shop phone isn’t working, but Michael has sent me this ridiculous photo and assured me that we’re open.
November 23, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The shop phone isn’t working, but Michael has sent me this ridiculous photo and assured me that we’re open.
Just Sixteen left now! Vote for your favourite on Instagram or Twitter!
November 23, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Just Sixteen left now! Vote for your favourite on Instagram or Twitter!
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A Banquet of Consequences by Elizabeth George
November 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
A Banquet of Consequences by Elizabeth George