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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 11h

Signed copies in store, haunting folk horror as described here by @manylittlewords.bsky.social, recommended. Come get them before I buy one!

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Gemma Amor @manylittlewords.bsky.social · 1d

My hands are shaking a little as I type this but...ITCH! IS OUT TODAY!!

I'm finally a big 5 published author!

Feminist, formication folk horror with creepy crawlies, ancient traditions, unsolved murders, weird processions, masks, an old pub and an excellent dog.

www.hachette.co.uk/titles/gemma...

Gemma Amor dressed in pink holding a copy of ITCH!

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 11h

I backed the book early on, and it is very good! I will also get the audiobook mentioned in this - do that to support Alice and Chris and enjoy the experience. We still have a physical copy in store, if @alicefraser.bsky.social would like it, DM (or Chris) and we will send.

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 11h

An enlightening, frustrating episode of Realms Unknown with the wonderful @alicefraser.bsky.social and @podchris.bsky.social on the genesis, publication and aftermath of A Passion for Passion with Unbound. Support Alice (as I do) on Patreon... 1/2

www.thebuglepodcast.com/realms-unknown

Realms Unknow - Sci Fi and Fantasy — THE BUGLE

Alice Fraser hosts The Bugle's essential guide to science fiction and fantasy. It's the complete companion to speculative fiction. With reviews, comedy and essential lists.

www.thebuglepodcast.com

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 21h

Very much looking forward to this one too! For me, Stranger Times has been the best comic SFF series of recent years. Humour, plot, character, a world that builds throughout the series.

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Caimh/CK McDonnell @caimhmc.bsky.social · 21h

Ring The Bells book 5 of The Stranger Times series is out today!! Available everywhere.
Well, not newsagents.
Or hairdressers.
Almost no nail saloons.
Come to think of it - book shops. Really mainly available in book shops.

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 21h

In store now! Already bought and looking forward to reading my copy.

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 1d

The UK edition of ALL THAT WE SEE OR SEEM is out today! I loved working on this novel about how to remain human in the age of ubiquitous AI. Readers in the UK can pick it up wherever you prefer to get your books. @headofzeus.bsky.social

www.bloomsbury.com/uk/all-that-...

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 3d

Who wants to see what 500 @themillyjohnson.bsky.social books look like?! Now inside for unpacking, Let the Bells Ring Out.

So come on #booksky - a launch event, signing in store, and around 200 orders so far. Show us that this site can manage one or two - signed books plus free gifts from Milly!

A pallet of books outside store, 500 copies of Let the Bells Ring Out by Milly Johnson - most wrapped and covered up with a box of a some extra copies on top.

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 3d

Who wants to see what 500 @themillyjohnson.bsky.social books look like?! Now inside for unpacking, Let the Bells Ring Out.

So come on #booksky - a launch event, signing in store, and around 200 orders so far. Show us that this site can manage one or two - signed books plus free gifts from Milly!

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 4d

And forgot the alt-text. Photo of the hardback edition of with love, grief and fury by Salena Godden.

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 4d

I cannot read this page
my eyes blurred with tears
with love, grief and fury

Have been re-reading this compassionate and inspiring collection from @salenagodden.bsky.social in advance of the paperback release this week. A must-buy.

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 6d

Right then #booksky - Let the Bells Ring Out from @themillyjohnson.bsky.social is out on 23 October. As well as a very quickly sold-out launch event, Milly will be in store on 25 October. We will have signed copies, and free gifts from Milly, see the graphic for details, all to match the book... 1/2

Graphic for an event. The Book Vault, Let the Bells Ring Out, Saturday 25 October, 9.30 - 11.30am, In-store book signing.

Milly Johnson will be in store signing copies of Let the Bells Ring Out. With free gifts! Weekly planner, pen and bookmark, plus in-store only a bag and mug while stocks last.

Join us anytime between 9.30 - 11.30am, or if you can't make it contact us to order.

The graphic also has a cover image from the book.

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 6d

Our first delivery of 500 copies is due soon, we have lots of orders from lots of sources.

So here's your chance #booksky! Send us a DM or ask in store to order for collect or by post. Or let us know you are coming to this event! UK-only, we can post elsewhere with extra costs. 2/2

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 6d

Right then #booksky - Let the Bells Ring Out from @themillyjohnson.bsky.social is out on 23 October. As well as a very quickly sold-out launch event, Milly will be in store on 25 October. We will have signed copies, and free gifts from Milly, see the graphic for details, all to match the book... 1/2

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Milly Johnson @themillyjohnson.bsky.social · 10d

Newsletter going out tomorrow if I can get my arse in gear. Do sign up if you haven’t already www.millyjohnson.co.uk/newsletter/ It’s chatty and not all about flogging you my wares… It’s global/interplanetary though some planets may need help with the Yorkshire vernacular.

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 11d

The major political parties, broadcasters, and institutions should all leave X.

It's an extremely dangerous disinformation machine, and staying there only legitimises it and the chaotic agenda of the richest man in the world.

Who is a raving fucking lunatic.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Ed Miliband says it is ‘possible’ that UK government should leave X

Energy minister says platform’s owner Elon Musk is a ‘dangerous man’ who is part of a ‘global network of right’

www.theguardian.com

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Barnsley Museums @barnsleymuseums.bsky.social · 16d

A poem about Dickie Bird by Ian McMillan which he read out on BBC Radio Sheffield earlier today:

It's the final over
Of the final test
And Time is bowling
The final ball;
And the innings that stretched To 92
Will end just here
'Cos it's umpire's call.

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 21d

Photo of our board before it went outside. My reads have me in Korea, France, a fantasy version of ancient China. Where have you been traveling this week?

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Large pavement blackboard sign with 'The Book Vault. That's the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet. Jhumpa Lahiri, The Namesake. Photo taken in store with tables and bookcases as a backdrop.

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 21d

Photo of our board before it went outside. My reads have me in Korea, France, a fantasy version of ancient China. Where have you been traveling this week?

#booksky

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 21d

In store now! The book that is, 1001 Nights in Time and Space from @paulmagrs.bsky.social and Steve Cole.

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Paul Magrs @paulmagrs.bsky.social · 23d

'Doctor Who - 1001 Nights in Time and Sapce' by Steve Cole and me is published TOMORROW!

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Harry Wallop @harrywallop.co.uk · 22d

Times births column today

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Milly Johnson @themillyjohnson.bsky.social · 23d

First review on early review copies of ‘Let the Bells Ring Out’ is in. This is always a scary time!

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 25d

For what it's worth, we are no longer posting on x. Our account is only remaining there for now for specific contacts.

Eddie Robson @eddierobson.bsky.social · 26d

I wonder if the Prime Minister might have anything to say today about how the world's richest man urged a huge fascist mob to effect a change in government and incited them to violence, because I feel like that's not something we should encourage

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 25d

For what it's worth, we are no longer posting on x. Our account is only remaining there for now for specific contacts.

Eddie Robson @eddierobson.bsky.social · 26d

I wonder if the Prime Minister might have anything to say today about how the world's richest man urged a huge fascist mob to effect a change in government and incited them to violence, because I feel like that's not something we should encourage

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 25d

They must be able to criticise Tommy Robinson fascism or we're completely lost. This isn't even Farage we're talking about here. Goddamn them for even needing to hear that.

Declan Gaffney @greyskiesthinking.bsky.social · 25d

THIS is the line? www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Scale of ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march shows free speech ‘alive and well’ in UK, says minister – UK politics live

Peter Kyle said he was not ‘disturbed’ by huge Tommy Robinson-organised far-right protest but condemns violence against the police

www.theguardian.com

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · Sep 8

You can also get it in store as of today! I have a number of @rachaelsmith.bsky.social books, look forward to reading this one with @paulcornell.bsky.social

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Avery Hill Publishing @averyhill.bsky.social · Sep 8

There will be so many amazing book debuts at this years SPX... And among them will be Who Killed Nessie? by @paulcornell.bsky.social and @rachaelsmith.bsky.social!

Get Who Killed Nessie from table J1!

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hello #booksky! Today marks two years since we set up this account, so we have done our first starter pack! This is authors we know and have been to store, authors we read, authors we think should be included. To be added to as I notice who has been missed.

go.bsky.app/JcSXPVv

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