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Nigel Warburton @nigelwarburton.bsky.social · 12d

Signed copies of A Little History of Philosophy now available in @blackwelloxford.bsky.social Broad Street store (on the ground floor in the section that used to be music but now sells gifts)

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Angie Hobbs @profangiehobbs.bsky.social · 16d

Very much looking forward to discussing my new book Why Plato Matters Now (and he really, really does) with Nigel Warburton this Saturday 27th 11.00 - do come if you can. @blackwelloxford.bsky.social @philosophybites.bsky.social @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social

Nigel Warburton @nigelwarburton.bsky.social · Sep 4

Four free to one events in the Philosophy in the Bookshop series @blackwelloxford.bsky.social - starting with Charlotte Blease on how much AI we should allow in healthcare this Sat at 11am upstairs in the Broad Street Oxford shop…

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Kate Kirkpatrick @philosofemme.bsky.social · 14d

In case you’re in Oxford and like to plan your Valentine’s Day in September:

I’ll be guest hosting Philosophy in the Bookshop with @manongarcia.bsky.social, who will discuss her new book on the Pelicot trial, Living with Men @blackwelloxford.bsky.social

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/philosophy...

PHILOSOPHY IN THE BOOKSHOP with Manon Garcia

Guest host Kate Kirkpatrick discusses 'Living with Men' with French Philosopher, Manon Garcia.

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · 22d

Join us for an afternoon with @philippullmanreal.bsky.social on Saturday 25th October

Tickets now on sale @blackwells.bsky.social

Book here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1602144189...

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Richard Ovenden @richove.bsky.social · 25d

So enjoyed being in conversation with the great Ian McEwan in the Sheldonian last night for the launch of his 19th novel ‘What we can know’ in which @bodleian.ox.ac.uk features prominently! It is a brilliant book (from @jonathancape.bsky.social) and available from @blackwelloxford.bsky.social!

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · 29d

This evening at 6pm, hear the inventor of the World Wide Web discuss his life in 'This Is For Everyone' with James Harding

Doors open at 5:30pm, book here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1301177640...

Final tickets on sale until 5:30pm @blackwells.bsky.social @timbl.bsky.social @panmacmillan.bsky.social

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · 29d

This Sat at 6pm in the Sheldonian Theatre, Ian McEwan discusses 'What We Can Know' with @richove.bsky.social

Final tickets available from our website or the shop

@vintagebooks.bsky.social @blackwells.bsky.social

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Nigel Warburton @nigelwarburton.bsky.social · Sep 4

Four free to one events in the Philosophy in the Bookshop series @blackwelloxford.bsky.social - starting with Charlotte Blease on how much AI we should allow in healthcare this Sat at 11am upstairs in the Broad Street Oxford shop…

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · Sep 4

We've added some new author events @blackwells.bsky.social to our programme

Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment

You can view our full programme at blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/events/

Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thursday 2nd October, @drjuliashaw.bsky.social will be joining us to discuss her new book, 'Green Crime'.

This event is free to attend but booking is required @blackwellbooks.bsky.social

Register here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1481059983...

Julia Shaw GREEN CRIME

Using her expertise as a criminal psychologist, Dr Julia Shaw takes us deep into some of the worst environmental crimes of our time.

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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · Sep 4

We're delighted to announce that author & activist @elierlick.bsky.social is visiting the UK to speak about her new book, 'Before Gender: Lost stories from trans history 1850-1950'.

Discover the trailblazing lives of 30 trans people who will change everything you've been told about trans history.

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · Sep 3

Tuesday 2nd December, Harriet Rix will be @blackwells.bsky.social to discuss her bestselling book 'The Genius of Trees'.
Tickets cost £6 or are free when purchasing a copy of the book (RRP £25)

Purchase your ticket here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1660711495...

Harriet Rix THE GENIUS OF TREES

The mind-expanding global story of the inventive and astonishing ways trees learned to shape our natural world.

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our highly anticipated event with @mlrio.bsky.social is coming up soon. Don't miss out on an evening in Oxford with HOT WAX

Book your ticket @waterstones.bsky.social

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Nigel Warburton @nigelwarburton.bsky.social · Sep 3

This Satuday at 11am in the Philosophy in the Bookshop series @blackwelloxford.bsky.social @crblease.bsky.social free event www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/philosophy...

PHILOSOPHY IN THE BOOKSHOP with Charlotte Blease

Charlotte Blease joins us for this month's Philosophy in the Bookshop discussing AI and 'Dr.Bot'

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · Aug 28

Tuesday 9th September, @leaypi.bsky.social will be with us to talk about her new book 'Indignity'.

Tickets cost £6 or £22 with a copy of the book @blackwells.bsky.social

Book your place here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1383672956...

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · Aug 26

Wednesday 10th September at 6pm, @timbl.bsky.social at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford.

THIS IS FOR EVERYONE @blackwells.bsky.social

Tickets £30 (including a copy of the book and unreserved seating)

Book here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1301177640...

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · Aug 26

Just a few weeks until we welcome Ian McEwan to Oxford to hear him discuss his fabulous new book with @richove.bsky.social at the Sheldonian Theatre.

Tickets are from £27 and include a copy of the book

Purchase your ticket from @blackwells.bsky.social

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1284024976...

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · Aug 26

Tickets are selling fast for @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social LEGENDA event at the Sheldonian Theatre this November.

Tickets £10 or £30 including a copy of LEGENDA

Book your place @blackwells.bsky.social now :

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1425793800...

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · Aug 26

Upcoming events for Art aficionados @blackwells.bsky.social

Featuring Verity Babbs, @inspiredtowrite.bsky.social and Katy Hessel

Tickets on sale now

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join us for the final Philosophy in the Bookshop events of 2025.

Hosted by @nigelwarburton.bsky.social and featuring Charlotte Blease, @profangiehobbs.bsky.social @davidedmonds100.bsky.social and @davidbatherwoods.bsky.social

Register now @blackwells.bsky.social

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · Aug 25

Upcoming Events at Blackwell's, Oxford

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join us for an afternoon with TJ Klune and @benaldersonauthor.bsky.social on Sunday 2nd November at 3:30pm for a discussion about his latest book, 'Somewhere Beyond The Sea'.

Tickets are £6 or free when purchasing the 'book and ticket' option.

Book here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1600265109...

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · Aug 15

Join us in our new Oxford shop for a book signing with Julia Whelan.

Monday 15th September at 3pm, Free to attend.

Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1567360520...

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Blackwell's Bookshops in Oxford @blackwelloxford.bsky.social · Aug 15

Join us for an evening with Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social discussing 'Everything Will Swallow You' with Elizabeth Garner @blackwellbooks.bsky.social

September 3rd at 6pm. Tickets on sale now

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1559266470...

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